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When Alessandra Breen returned home after college, she knew she wanted to serve the community where she grew up. Raised in Wheaton and a high school...Read More

For years, Christophe would sit at the traffic light at Plyers Mill Road and Connecticut Avenue, look toward KVFD’s Station 5, and tell his wife and...Read More

This month, we’re proud to spotlight Brendan Meehan, a volunteer firefighter and EMT whose passion for serving others began long before he joined KVFD. Inspired by...Read More

At this year’s Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Banquet on April 28th, 2026, we had the opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of our volunteers, officers, and community...Read More

When most people picture a firefighter, they think of fire engines, heavy gear, and structure fires. What many people don’t realize is that in Kensington and...Read More

When someone calls 911, volunteers are often the ones who respond. At the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD), that response is only possible because of a...Read More

About 65% of firefighters in the United States are volunteers. According to the National Fire Protection Association, roughly 676,900 of the nation’s 1,041,200 firefighters serve in...Read More

The Kensington Volunteer Fire Department is proud to recognize three outstanding members who received tuition assistance through the Town of Kensington’s 2025 Scholarship Program. Established in...Read More

Remote work brings freedom, but it can also bring isolation. As the lines between home and work blur, many remote professionals find themselves searching for something...Read More

At nearly every Volunteer Information Session, we hear the same heartfelt question: “How do I balance volunteering with school, work, family, and life in general?” It’s...Read More