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Welcome to the Official Website for Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department
Established in 1899, the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) serves the community from its base in Kingwood, West Virginia. As the heart of Preston County, Kingwood spans an area of 2.4 square miles and is home to approximately 3,200 residents. The KVFD’s responsibility extends beyond the city limits to include the surrounding areas of Manown, Preston, Howesville, and Caddell Mountain, covering a total of 54 square miles and supporting a combined population of 5,200. Read more.
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Come Join Us at Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department!
Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department, July 24
Consider the advantages of joining the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department as a firefighter:
If you possess a passion for serving others and are 18 years or older, volunteering as a firefighter could be a fulfilling path for you. Kingwood firefighters actively assist their community members during challenging times. Volunteers experience a deep sense of fulfillment, accomplishment, and pride in their ... (Full Story)
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Two New Members
July 22
Today, President Matt Borror swore in two new members to the KVFD. Kenneth Craig will be joining us for our Non-firefighting membership. Evan Gordon swore in as a firefighter. Evan comes to Kingwood with 8 years of experience of firefighting in the county, having recently moved to Kingwood. Congratulations, and welcome to the KVFD family to both our new members.... (Full Story & Photos)
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Early Morning Vehicle Fire
July 26
Kingwood VFD was paged for a vehicle fire on Dogtown Road. Engine 56 responded with a crew and brought the fire under control within minutes of arrival. KAMP Ambulance and the Preston County Sheriff’s Office also assisted.... (Full Story)
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Four Calls for Kingwood
July 23
Starting at 9:10 this morning, we were paged for a fire alarm at Camp Dawson. Alarm turned out to be a false alarm. Just after clearing from that call, we were paged for a tree down near the Company House Rd/South Preston Highway area for a tree down. After a search of the area, no tree was located. The third call came in just before 1PM, for a MVC with injuries . Squad 5 was stood down by law enforcement ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Structure Fire - Old West Preston School
July 03
KINGWOOD Co 5 - 7/3/24 - 1:30pm
DESCRIPTION: Structure Fire
LOCATION: Masontown
Kingwood VFD was paged to assist Companies 6, Masontown, 9 Reedsville and 16 Cool Springs from Mon. County with a structure fire at the old Masontown School. Tower 5 and Engine 55 responded with crews. Based off initial reports and the city water system being down for service, several county tankers were requested. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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MVC with Fire
July 01
KINGWOOD Co 5 - 7/1/24 - 12:48pm
DESCRIPTION: MVC with fire
LOCATION: Veterans Memorial HWY, Kingwood
Kingwood VFD was paged for a MVC with fire on Veterans Memorial Hwy. Engine 56, Squad 5 and Unit 52 responded with a crew and brought the fire under control within minutes of arrival. Snyder’s Towing provided assistance with lifting the vehicle due to a gasoline leak underneath the vehicle that ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Vehicle Fire - River Road
June 19
KINGWOOD Co 5 - 6/19/24 - 1:53am
DESCRIPTION: VEHICLE FIRE
LOCATION: River Road, Kingwood
Kingwood VFD was paged for a vehicle fire along River Road just outside of Kingwood. Engine 56 responded with a crew and brought the fire under control within minutes of arrival.... (Full Story)
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