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Crozet Volunteer Fire Department

3 weeks ago

This morning, the CVFD welcomed paid staffing from Albemarle County Fire Rescue (ACFR) to assist us Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The decision to request paid staffing was one not taken lightly after being an all-volunteer station for over 100 years.

The CVFD leadership conducted a study that involved reviewing data that indicated increasing calls for service, continuous home building and other development in our area, the number of members that are available during the daytime hours, and overall declining volunteerism nationwide. Last year, after reviewing several options, the department unanimously decided to ask Albemarle County for help. We simply did not want to run the risk of failing to meet our obligation of providing this critical service to you in a timely manner.

Many CVFD members came to the firehouse this morning at 5:30 a.m. to greet our new ACFR staff and share light refreshments. The CVFD would like to extend our appreciation to ACFR Chief Dan Eggleston and the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors for supporting us in continuing our tradition of service to the Crozet community. When you see these new faces around Crozet, please take a moment to welcome them.

Pictured L to R: CVFD Chief W. Schmertzler, Firefighter A. McDaniel, Capt. R. Cowles, Firefighter J. Samuels (not pictured: Firefighter W. Gear, Senior Firefighter J. Rowse) ... See MoreSee Less

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I don’t thank the cabs are big enough for capt. Cowles.

WELCOME TO CROZET ! We are very glad you are here 👏

Congratulations brotherAndrew McDaniel !! And good luck!

Welcome, Brothers!

Thank you for all you do!!!

Welcome to all .

Rowse in the house!

I served with the Crozet fire department for over 40 some years. I am proud to be a part of this organization and proud of my brothers and sisters in arms but times has change. keep up the good work and be safe and God bless the Crozet volunteer fire department

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Crozet Volunteer Fire Department

4 weeks ago

The Crozet Volunteer Fire Department sends our best wishes to Andy Soccodoto, who leaves Crozet for a career opportunity out of state. During his time with the CVFD, Andy was instrumental in delivering water supply-related training to many of our members, which allowed them to be successful apparatus operators. We wish Andy well in his new endeavors and thank him for his service to the Crozet community. ... See MoreSee Less

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