Chancellor Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company 5
540-786-8303
This station covers a broad swath of Route 3 west of Five Mile Fork. Company 5 is run by Chancellor Volunteers. The company has a frequently updated website that provides news updates, a calendar, a call history, a forum and more. The station hosts a number of social events throughout the year, including bingo.
- Founding Date: 1956
- Number of firefighters: 31
- Number of trucks: 6
- Fire department services: Engine, Rescue
- Type: Volunteer
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Public Record of Facts:
Feb 2010 - CVFR fails on the fire ground resulting in the death of a civilian.
Jul 2010 - CVFR Captain and LifeCare employee John Brandrup is arrested for sexual battery.
Sep 2010 - CVFR member and LifeCare employee William Hurlbut is arrested for child pornography.
Jan 2011 - CVFR and Mr. Kevin Dillard refuse to comply with 12 VAC 5-31-540 requiring background checks by the state police.
Jan 2011 - CVFR member and LifeCare employee William Hurlbut is indicted with 13 counts of possession and production of child pornography.
May 2011- CVFR member Justin Baber is arrested for the rape of a 13 year old.
May 2011 - CVFR member and LifeCare employee William Byrd is arrested for sexual crimes against a minor.
Jun 2011 - CVFR to be investigated by Deputy Chief Willaford. Financial audits to begin. No accountability forthcoming.
Jul 2011 - Deputy Chief Willaford tells CVFR members to withhold information from the public.
Aug 2011 - Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors discovers CVFR has been accepting public funds and not providing staffing or services.