Town of Dorset, VT
Town of Dorset
200 Raptor Lane
Dorset, VT 05251
802-362-4571 (p)
802-362-5156 (f)
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  1. The Town of Dorset has two Fire Districts: East Dorset Fire District # 1 and Dorset Fire District # 1.
  2. The Fire Districts both provide fire protection services to residents and operate public water systems in East Dorset Village (88 users) and Dorset Village ( 180 users).
  3. Fire Taxes and water bills are sent separately by the Fire District.
  4. The Fire Districts are governed by two 5 person Prudential Committees
  5. Prudential Committee meeting minutes are available under the agendas and minutes page
prudential committee agendas & minutes
Fire Taxes are now included in the property tax bill sent by the Town of Dorset

EAST DORSET FIRE DISTRICT # 1

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341 Village Street, East Dorset, VT 05253
Phone: 362-1144 
Email: edvfd@comcast.net

Mailing Address:
PO Box 41
East Dorset, VT 05253

East Dorset Fire District #1 is controlled by the East Dorset Prudential Committee. The Committee also oversees the East Dorset Water System.

The Committee meets once per month on the third Thursday of the month at 7:00pm at the East Dorset Fire Station. The East Dorset Fire District holds its annual meeting in July.

East Dorset Prudential Committee:
Meg Canavan
Penny Charbeneau
John Niles
Vacant
Vacant

Fire District Admin: Lisa Towslee 
Fire District Treasurer: Sandy Pinsonault

Fire Chief: John Niles 1st Assistant: Randy Young 2nd Assistant: Howard Towsley
Rescue Captain: Mike Thompson
Captain: Shawn Towlsey
Captain: Cameron Perham 


The East Dorset Fire Dept. holds weekly meetings Tuesdays at 7:00pm (at the fire station) anyone interested in becoming a Volunteer Firefighter is invited to attend.


VLCT Dorset Fire Tax Study 2010:

VLCT FIRE TAX STUDY
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Be sure to visit the new Dorset Fire District Website!

Dorset Fire Dist. Website (NEW!)

DORSET FIRE DISTRICT # 1

2788 Route 30, Dorset, VT 05251
Phone: 867-5311  
Email: dorsetfire@comcast.net

Mailing Address:
PO Box 341 Dorset, VT 05251


Dorset Fire District #1 is controlled by the Dorset Prudential Committee. The Committee also oversees the Dorset Water System.

The Committee meets once per month on the second Monday of the month at 7:00pm at the Dorset Fire Station. The Dorset Fire District holds its annual meeting in May.

Dorset Prudential Committee:
Ben Weiss
Cindy Loudenslager
Jon Ams
Roger Squire
Lee Fox

Fire District Clerk: Town Office 362-4571 x 4 email: dorsetadmin@comcast.net or dorsetfire341@gmail.com

Water System Technician: Zach Golden 793-9533

Fire Chief: Jacob Gribble 1st Assistant: Joe Clark
2nd Assistant: Chris Dyer


The Dorset Fire Dept. holds weekly meetings Tuesdays at 7:00pm (at the fire station) anyone interested in becoming a Volunteer Firefighter is invited to attend.

vt0005020_ccr_2024_dorset_fd_1.pdf
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 Dorset Town Offices (NEW LOCATION)

200 Raptor Lane 
Dorset, VT 05251


Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm Mon - Friday
(Summer Hours Memorial Day to Labor Day: Mon - Thu 8am to 4pm, Fridays 8am to noon)
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www.dorsetvt.org