We'd like to celebrate three more of our firefighters gaining their Firefighter 1 certification. Nate Shafer, Brianna Conley and our first Junior Firefighter, Logan Shaffer. These three have been working their butts off since joining us and have been a big help around the firehouse. We're excited to have them around and now certified firefighters! Congratulations!... (Full Story & Photos)

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)

The Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department recently hosted a hands-on demonstration of a new rescue jack presented by Corey Carr from Mid-Atlantic Rescue Systems, Inc. This demonstration allowed members to evaluate the tool’s capabilities and how it could improve efficiency and safety during rescue operations. Opportunities like this help ensure the department has access to modern equipment, strengthening ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today at the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department, in conjunction with firefighters from Reedsville, Masontown, Aurora, Rowlesburg, Cheat Lake, Belington, and Winfield District Volunteer Fire Departments, firefighters continued their Firefighter 2 training. During class today firefighters participated in class B live burn training. Firefighters learned hose management, working as two teams in unison ... (Full Story & Photos)

KINGWOOD Co - 5 - 1/13/26 - 5:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Missing Person

At 17:30, Kingwood VFD was dispatched to assist in locating two missing cadets from the Mountaineer Challenge Academy. Squad 5, Attack 5, Chase 5, and Utility 5 responded with a total of eight personnel. While en route to the staging area, units were advised that the cadets were located by MCA Staff. All units cleared the scene shortly ... (Full Story)

With the close of 2025, we begin 2026. We had a busy year, ending at a record 325 calls with a response made to every one of them. This is up from 257 last year. Our previous record was 261 which we've hit twice in recorded history. We've accomplished a lot this year, including starting a junior firefighter program, replacing our old mini-pumper, getting some new firefighters certified, as well as ... (Full Story & Photos)

Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to assist Company 12 (Tunnelton) and Company 8 (Newburg) with a structure fire on JC Road in the Tunnelton area. First-arriving units reported heavy smoke showing from the residence. Kingwood firefighters initiated the initial interior attack.
Firefighters from Tunnelton and Newburg arrived shortly thereafter, providing additional manpower for both ... (Full Story & Photos)

KINGWOOD Co 5 - 12/8/25 - 4:29pm
DESCRIPTION: Structure Fire
LOCATION: Herring Road, Kingwood
Kingwood VFD, along with Company 12 Tunnelton and Company 9 Reedsville and Company 6 Masontown, responded to a structure fire, reported garage fire with an exposure. Engine 56, Engine 55, and Attack 5 responded with crews. Engine 56 arrived on scene, laid a supply line in from a hydrant and initiated exterior ... (Full Story & Photos)