EMERGENCIES: dial 911
OFFICE: (802) 867-5311
Dorset Volunteer Fire Dept.
Dorset Water Co.
Dorset fire district NO. 1
The Dorset Fire District No. 1 is a special district serving Dorset village
and surrounding areas with fire protection and public water.
SPECIAL MEETING
Attend Online using Zoom
The Prudential Committee will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, January 20th at 7 pm. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss details of the upcoming bond vote for the Service Line Replacement project. All District residents are encouraged to attend.
To join our meeting using Zoom, simply click on the button below. If the meeting is in session or is about to begin, you will be connected. If you are prompted for a meeting passcode, use DFD. You can download the agenda for this meeting here.
MONTHLY MEETING
Attend Online using Zoom
The Prudential Committee meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 7 pm. Our meetings are open to the public and all fire district residents are welcome.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, our meetings are now hosted online. To join our meeting using Zoom, simply click on the button below. If the meeting is in session or is about to begin, you will be connected. If you are prompted for a meeting passcode, use DFD.
You can download the latest meeting agenda and the minutes from previous meetings here.
PUBLIC WATER STATUS
No Usage Restrictions
Water in the Dorset reservoir is currently at a safe level and there are no current restrictions on water usage. Nevertheless, we encourage all users on the system to conserve water whenever possible.
If you would like to be notified of any change to the status of the public water system, please share your email address with us.
BURNING STATUS
By Permit Only
Outdoor burning is currently allowed, provided you receive a written permit from a fire department official. We urge extreme caution when burning.
For all burn permits, please contact:
Shawn Hazelton: (802) 375-4233
Harvey Watkins: (802) 867-5750
Prudential Board
The district is governed by a 5 person board that meets on the 2nd Monday of every month at the Dorset Firehouse at 7pm.
Prudential Board meetings are open to the public and all district residents are welcome.
Emergencies
FIRE:
WATER:
dial 911
(802) 793-9429
Fire Taxes
Fire taxes are now included as a line item in the Dorset property tax bill.
PROPERTY TAXES
1st installment due: 9/10/20
2nd installment due: 3/10/21
QUESTIONS
contact Nancy Aversano at
(802) 362-4571 x4
Water Fees
Water bills are sent quarterly, beginning in September.
WATER BILL DUE DATES
QUESTIONS
contact Nancy Aversano at
(802) 362-4571 x4
Headquarters
Dorset Fire House
2788 Rt 30
Dorset, VT 05251
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Fire Department
The Dorset Fire Department is currently looking for volunteers to join the department. All training, gear and other expenses are covered, including a stipend based on your involvement.
Available positions include:
Firefighters
Drivers
Helpers at Firehouse (during calls)
To volunteer or get more information, please contact:
Shawn Hazelton: (802) 375-4233
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