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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 3,000 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 about 5,500. Read more.
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Preston County Fire Levy
April 17
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)
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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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Wildfire Training
Firefighter Brianna Conley, April 19
After a late night of tearing down for the Buckwheat Pageant, Kingwood Firefighters were back in class this Sunday morning. Firefighters learned new information and techniques about wildfires here in WV. The morning consisted of classroom then after lunch firefighters went to work with the hands on portion of the training. The class was put on by the West Virginia Division of Forestry.... (Full Story & Photos)
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Vehicle Fire
April 05
2:14pm 4-5-26 KINGWOOD FIRE DEPT (WV) Incident - Vehicle Fire - Caddell Mountain
Engine 56 responded with a crew for a reported full involved vehicle fire on Caddell Mountain near the runaway truck ramp. Kingwood firefighters brought the fire under control in minutes. There were no injuries... (Full Story)
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MVC
April 04
KINGWOOD FIRE DEPT (WV) Motor Vehicle Collision – Veterans Memorial Highway
Date: April 4, 2026
Time: 0115 Hours
At 0115 hours, the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department was alerted for a motor vehicle accident with rollover and possible injuries near 18115 Veterans Memorial Highway.
KVFD responded with 2 units and 7 personnel. Upon arrival, crews found two vehicles involved with heavy damage and a ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Back to Back
March 29
Ran two back to back calls yesterday. At 5:10PM, we were toned out to assist Company 9 Reedsville with a structure fire. Command 9 reported fully engulfed. Engine 56 responded with a crew of 4. Upon arrival, the initial knockdown was already completed by Company 6 Masontown and Co. 9. Our crew made entry to assist with overhaul and salvage operations. Brookhaven Company 12 also responded.
Three minutes ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Structure Fire/
Firefighter Brianna Conley, March 14
Pleasant Valley Rd. OAKLAND, MD. Tanker 5 Requested:
At 2:18 p.m., Kingwood Firefighters responded to assist Company 40 Oakland with structure fire/barn fire. Tanker 5 responded with 5 personnel. On scene firefighters assisted with fire ground operations and water supply. Several departments from Garrett, Preston and Grant county were all on scene.... (Full Story & Photos)
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