The 2nd Annual kickoff event for QAC goes Purple will be Sept. 5th at our station.

QAC Goes Purple is an awareness and prevention program that empowers local youth and the community to “Go Purple” as a sign of taking a stand against substance abuse.

CPR and Narcan training will be held during the event as well as a candlelit prayer and community members that have been affected by this epidemic.

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This past Saturday afternoon our members participated in the QAC Fair Firefighter Games. The timed competition consisted of a 4 person team (Mills Yslas, Jimmy Carter, Alex Bacchus, and Ross Schriefer) to complete a Forcible Entry exercise, Hose Hoist, Keiser Sled, Dummy drag, and advancing a charged hose line 50 feet to spray a target. Our team completed the course in 1:35 which scored them in 1st ... (Full Story & Photos)

Join us on October 20th at the Kent Island American Legion Post 278 located at 800 Romancoke Road in Stevensville.

Doors open 12:00
Games start 1:00
20 games-3 specials-3 raffles- 50/50

Coach/Michael Kors/Kate Spade/ Vera Bradley

$30 advance
To Reserve Advance Tickets email bingo@kivfd.org with # of tickets and names.
$35 at door

Refreshments will be available for purchase.

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For most of last week a few KIVFD members, Queen Anne's Co. DES staff and Maryland State Police Troopers trained to become certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPS). The intense course included classroom and practical evolutions as well as daily exams. The training concluded with a car seat check event. As many as 84% of child restraints are not used properly.

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Shortly after 9 PM the Kent Island Volunteer Fire Dept. along with units from Grasonville, United Communities, Queenstown, QA Co. DES, and Anne Arundel County were alerted for a dwelling fire. Chief 1 (A/C Schlotterbeck) arrived to find fire showing from the attached garage with heavy smoke conditions throughout the dwelling. Engine 12 arrived and made an aggressive interior attack. The fire was contained ... (Full Story & Photos)

Plan now to attend our Open House and Public Safety Day! October 12th 9 AM - 2 PM Come have a fun day while being able to tour the firehouse and meet with numerous public safety, health and law enforcement agencies. Something for everyone. Check back often for updates.... (Full Story & Photos)

Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Paramedic. This is a part-time paid position on our day staff.

To be considered for an interview, we require a minimum of two years of experience. Candidate will also be required to provide all current certifications.

For more information or to apply please email at emssupervisor1@gmail.com, (Please no ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just another reason why you should join your local volunteer fire department and help out your community. The benefits you receive in addition to the satisfaction of serving your community are tremendous and ever growing.

You don't have to fight fires or provide medical services to volunteer. We have all types of positions to help out with.

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