The Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department, in conjunction with the 11 other volunteer fire departments, respectfully requests your continued support for the Volunteer Fire Department Levy this May.

We kindly ask for your affirmative vote on May 12th.

The allocated funds will be utilized to support the operational endeavors of each volunteer fire department.
As a continuation of the existing levy, ... (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)

In the early hours on 05 July, KVFD was dispatched to a vehicle fire. Initial reports was concerning as there was a possibility that the vehicle fire was endangering a structure, so Company 8 Newburg and Company 9 Reedsville were also added to the call. After arriving on scene, Companies 8 and 9 were stood down as the vehicle fire was out, and Company 5 checked for full extinguishment and hot spots. ... (Full Story & Photos)

As is a tradition in KVFD, firefighter Evie Eden has completed all of her initial firefighter 1 classes and passed with an outstanding 98%. She received her black helmet, which designates that she's now off of her probationary period and is a certified interior firefighter. Congratulations Evie!

She's also training in her new job as a dispatcher at the Preston Co. 911 Center.... (Full Story & Photos)

This evening, Kingwood firefighters had a productive night. They were joined by Forester Mike Reese from the West Virginia Division of Forestry, who presented a Stihl chainsaw to the team. Ten firefighters had previously attended a wildland fire class on April 19th. During the evening, Chief Rouzee presented the firefighters with four new Stihl backpack blowers, which will significantly enhance their ... (Full Story & Photos)

On May 16th at 13:14, Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department responded to a miscellaneous fire at 248 Shower Bath Road. Attack 5 and Engine 56 responded with a crew.

Attack 5 arrived on scene to find a small trash fire at the city’s transfer station. Firefighters quickly went to work and knocked down the fire, preventing it from spreading to two nearby pieces of equipment.

Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department ... (Full Story)

Congratulations to our newest trainees, Maddie Swope and Evie Eden! They're both already in the process of becoming firefighter 1 certified and have been coming to our trainings regularly for several weeks to get some insight on what they will be doing. They both got officially voted in as our newest members.... (Full Story & Photos)

5-10-26 2:30am KINGWOOD FIRE DEPT - ST JOSEPH CHURCH RD, KINGWOOD WV

Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department was alerted to a reported structure fire of an unoccupied structure this morning. Engine 56 and Attack 5 responded, along with mutual aid from Tunnelton, Reedsville, and Albright. Firefighters worked for several hours to fully extinguish the fire. Reedsville's Tanker 9 secured a water supply from ... (Full Story & Photos)