Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Paramedic and EMT. 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 please view attached Job Announcement.

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Community Notice: Tomorrow, Saturday, September 11th we will be holding our annual cash bash event. As always this is a SOLD OUT event with many attendees which will cause increased traffic in the area of the station. Please use extra caution when driving through the area. Thank you in advance.

At the completion of the event a full list of winning numbers will be posted on our Cash Bash Event ... (Full Story & Photos)

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The Kent Island Volunteer Department is planning an Open House and Public Safety Day on October 16th from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Plan to see not only our fire station and equipment but other first responders and their equipment, learn fire safety, stop the bleed, CPR and other safety and prevention topics. Come out and meet the first responders in your community. Check back for more updates.... (Full Story & Photos)

Over the past two weekends, several of our members attended a Small Boat and Watercraft Emergency course taught by UMD Fire & Rescue Institute. This course was hosted at our Station here on Kent Island. During this course our members trained on mitigating emergencies in open water as well as shorelines and marina’s. This included fire suppression capabilities and rescue/recovery operations.... (Full Story & Photos)

Shortly after 6 p.m. Technical Rescue Box 1-10 was alerted for an MVC, vehicle vs. building. Chief 10 (T. Schulz) arrived to find an SUV into the gas station/convenience store and a parked car.. The driver was the only occupant and was still in the vehicle. The driver was safely removed from the vehicle and transported by Queen Anne's County DES Paramedics for treatment of minor injuries. KIVFD personnel ... (Full Story & Photos)

Our annual carnival has kicked off tonight. Come visit us at Kent Island High School every night this week from 6PM until 10PM. Rides, food and games for all ages. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just before 3 p.m. KIVFD along with units from Grasonville, Queenstown, United Communities, Queen Anne Hillsboro and QA Co. DES were alerted for a dwelling fire in the 200 block of Cross Creek Ct. KIVFD Engine 12 arrived to find a single family dwelling with smoke showing. An aggressive interior attack was initiated. Initial reports advised that there may be dogs still in the dwelling. Crews made ... (Full Story & Photos)