Cavendish Fire District 2: PRUDENTIAL COMMITTEE REPORT 2025-2026

Cavendish Fire District # 2's mission is to maintain a functioning and responsive fire department and rescue squad that is able to address the various hazards and emergencies that may exist within our coverage area and surrounding mutual aid towns. To do this the District manages the finances as approved at the annual meeting, providing the appropriate resources and keeping them secure, housed and maintained for long term use. The District demands that our Chiefs and officers set policies and guidelines that ensure the safety of its volunteers. In addition they are expected to conduct training, mentoring and maintain respect for its membership and community. Department officers are responsible for keeping communication channels open to neighboring mutual aid departments, ensuring resource coordination and compatibility. 

The Cavendish Fire Station building belongs to the taxpayers of fire district 2. The district has been successful in applying for and obtaining a substantial state grant through the Municipal Energy Resilience Program. The purpose of this grant is to make the building much more energy efficient, lowering our carbon footprint and bringing the building further into ADA compliance. The process in getting construction underway has taken longer than anticipated, Requests for Bids from contractors should be received and examined by early May of 2026.

Vermont, along with other rural states continue to face a severe shortage of first responders. We are asking interested citizens to reach out to our Chief regarding volunteering for this essential community service. Training is provided at both the local, regional and state level.

The taxpayers of Cavendish Fire District 2 and all of Vermont continue to struggle through an affordability crisis. We are respectful of the hard earned tax dollars we rely upon, therefore we are again advocating level funding our budget this year. 

The District, along with the Fire Department will continue to be active in pursuing private and government grants to fund necessary improvements. Please review the material presented. We will gladly discuss your concerns individually at our monthly meetings or at the annual meeting. Our annual meeting will be held Wednesday May 13th, 2026 at 6.p.m. at 2154 Main Street Cavendish, Vermont. 

Respectfully ,

Scott Ranney-Chairman

Matt Seaton

Stu Lindberg