Those who wish to support the Barnard Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) will be able to purchase a 2026 calendar featuring the pet dogs of the squad. All proceeds from the calendar will go toward upgrading pagers and radios for the department.
Current chief of the BVFD, Stuart Hull, told the Standard that the department had previously tried other kinds of fundraising efforts, including “labor-intensive” events such as their annual 4th of July flea market, chicken barbecue, and raffle. Hull said the dog calendar was his wife and Barnard community member Kassie Hull’s idea and that it offers a more “low impact” way to raise revenue — as well as a fun way to celebrate the crew members’ dogs. The dogs, it should be noted, are not workers on the squad, but simply pets of those who serve in the BVFD.
Those wishing to support their local volunteer-firefighter force — and celebrate 70 years of service to its community — may consider purchasing this fun, lighthearted calendar for next year. Reserve a calendar by emailing town administrator Kassie Hull at ktibbott@gmail.com.
For more on this, please see our September 18 edition of the Vermont Standard.
Bodie, a ten-year-old Rough Collie, is July’s featured dog. Courtesy of the Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Department
