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Join the KVFD team as a volunteer firefighter/EMS provider, or auxiliary or administrative member. There’s a place for you! Learn more about our types of membership and how to become a member on our Join page. 

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Our volunteers spend hours of their time training, manning our apparatus, and responding to your calls for service! This level of commitment shown by our KVFD volunteers is made possible by the generosity of those who have previously contributed donations and those who continue to do so. 

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STEPS TO MEMBERSHIP

After your application has been reviewed and your references verified, you will be contacted by phone or email to schedule an interview. Interviews generally run 30-45 minutes in length. Visit our Steps to Membership page to learn more.

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Our Stations

Station 5 – Old Town

Kensington Station 5 is located at 10620 Connecticut Avenue, on the corner with Plyers Mill Road, in Old Town Kensington.

Station 18 – Glenmont

Kensington Station 18 is at the corner of Georgia Avenue and Mason Street in the heart of the Glenmont community

Station 21 – The Village

Kensington Station 21 is located on the corner of Viers Mill and Gaynor Roads on the southern border of the Aspen Hill community.

Station 25 – Aspen Hill

Kensington Station 25 is located at Connecticut Avenue and Bel Pre Road in the heart of the Aspen Hill community.

Mission Statement

The mission of KVFD is to serve the community with the highest quality fire suppression, emergency medical and rescue response, community education, fire prevention, and to train, support, equip and protect volunteers to perform these services professionally and with an e ‘spirit d’ corps.

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Kensington Volunteer Fire Department

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Kensington Volunteer Fire Department

This week, volunteers from KVFD teamed up with Kids In Need Distributors (KIND) to deliver food from Costco to partner schools across Montgomery County, to ensure children are fed seven days a week. Thanks to Deputy Fire Chief Hussain, Master Firefighter Gunawardana, Firefighters Aranguez, Youth, and Marin. ... See MoreSee Less

This week, volunteers from KVFD teamed up with Kids In Need Distributors (KIND) to deliver food from Costco to partner schools across Montgomery County, to ensure children are fed seven days a week. Thanks to Deputy Fire Chief Hussain, Master Firefighter Gunawardana, Firefighters Aranguez, Youth, and Marin.Image attachment
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Kensington Volunteer Fire Department

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Kensington Volunteer Fire Department

Are you a college student interested in working in the healthcare field? Volunteering as an EMT is a great way to learn the tactical skills that you’ll need in your career. At KVFD, our student volunteers can receive $7,500 per year towards their tuition through our Tuition Assistance Program. Send us a message to learn more! ... See MoreSee Less

Are you a college student interested in working in the healthcare field? Volunteering as an EMT is a great way to learn the tactical skills that you’ll need in your career. At KVFD, our student volunteers can receive $7,500 per year towards their tuition through our Tuition Assistance Program. Send us a message to learn more!
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Kensington Volunteer Fire Department

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Happy #firstdayoffall! Change is in the air 🍂 Join us at our Annual Open House on Sunday, October 8th to learn how you can make a difference by joining our team of volunteers. ... See MoreSee Less

Happy #FirstDayOfFall! Change is in the air 🍂 Join us at our Annual Open House on Sunday, October 8th to learn how you can make a difference by joining our team of volunteers.
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Fun for the whole family!

Always an amazing time!

CUALITY HOLESOME FUN 👍🏿🙏

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Contact Info

Mailing Address
Kensington Volunteer Fire Dept Inc
PO Box 222
Kensington MD 20895

Emergency: 911

Phone: ( 301 ) 929-8000

Open 24 Hrs!

Types of Membership

Men and women, ages 16 or older, that are in good physical condition and have the desire to participate in this capacity are eligible

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Remembering Sergeant John Carter

On the early morning hours of October 24th, 1997, box alarm 872 was transmitted for the building on fire at 4th and Kennedy Streets, N.W. in Washington, D.C.’s Fourth Battalion. First arriving units reported a liquor store with smoke showing. Sergeant John M. Carter of the 1st Battalion was assigned to Engine Company 14 during this incident. While operating on this box alarm, Sergeant Carter unfortunately perished.

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