In 2025, Chestertown VFC responded to 749 calls for service, resulting in 842 individual unit responses. While we responded to 749 calls, not every call is a “fire.” Our members handle a wide range of emergencies, including motor vehicle collisions, unintentional fire alarm activations, wires down, and yes, even the occasional cat stuck in a tree.

Chestertown VFC is a 100% volunteer-staffed department, and our dedicated members spend countless hours training to ensure your safety and to provide the highest level of care and professionalism during any emergency. We have made it our duty to provide Service for Others and to act in the most professional manner possible. With that, we look forward to another successful year and thank our community for your continued support.

We are always accepting new applicants. If you are interested in the fire service and would like to become a member, please visit our website for an application or stop by the firehouse anytime, we are eager to share this experience with you.

This year, we have also included our Unavailable / No Response statistics. Out of 749 dispatched incidents, there were 27 occasions where CVFC units were unable to respond due to staffing limitations or units already committed to other calls. This does not mean that help did not arrive, in these instances, our mutual aid partners responded to ensure continued service to the community, and CVFC assistance was not required.

Calls are grouped into the following categories:

• Local Box – Single-unit responses such as fire alarms, vehicle fires, wires down, etc.

• Fire Box – Multiple-unit responses such as structure fires, boat/marina fires, etc.

• Rescue Box – Motor vehicle collisions, machinery entrapments, elevator rescues, etc.

• Medical Box – Medical emergencies or manpower assists

• Hazmat Box – Odor of gas inside/outside, gas leaks, etc.