The annual Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department carnival is just around the corner. The Fireman's Carnival helps to raise funds for the Fire Department’s equipment and maintenance. We will have a Fireman's Parade, firefighter vehicle extrication competition, games, food, special ride nights, fireworks, and fun for the whole family! This year marks a new beginning for the carnival, with a new location and new format. We will be holding the carnival at the Kent Island High School, located at 900 Love Point Road. The dates for the carnival are July 26th through August 1st and the carnival is open from 6:00 to 11:00 PM. For detailed information, please go to our EVENTS PAGE.

We look forward to see you and your family at the Carnival.

Fireman’s Parade – July 26th at 5 PM

Carnival – July 26th – Aug 1st, 6 – 11 PM

At 13:32 hours todays date, Station 1, 2, & 9 was alerted for an alert 3 plane crash at Bay Bridge airport. Ambulance 10 and Engine 12 arrived to find a vintage 1936 Beechcraft Staggerwing that had left the runway and crashed into brush and an embankment on the north side of the airport. All occupants had self extricated themselves from the aircraft upon arrival. Although there was no fire, fuel was leaking from the aircrafts upper wing tanks. The plane's tail was lowered to stop the leak. Officer 103 had Bay Bridge Airport command. Photo's by F/F will Clark

AT 19:26 hours, commercial box 1-15 was struck for a building fire at Burger King, rt.50 & Kent Towne market. Chief 1 arrived on location and reported heavy smoke from the rear roof area, followed closely by an update of fire showing. Crews from Stations 1,2,3 & 9 made an agressive attack and made a quick stop of the fire. Crews remained on location for approx. 1.5 hours performing overhaul and securing utilities. Photo's by F/F Will Clark, KIVFD

Shortly after noon today, firefighters from several Queen Annes County and Anne Arundel departments battled a two alarm structure fire in the SouthWinds community at the end of Cox Neck Road.  First arrving units encountered heavy fire conditions and the possiblity of an occupant witin the structure.  Command immediately called for a second alarm and a tanker task force bringing over twenty pieces of fire equipment and fifty firefighters to the scene.  The fire was brought under control in less than an hour with units operating on the scene for four hours.

Special thanks to all the departments who responded; the SouthWinds community for all the water, ice and the little boy with the ice cream.

This past winter, several members of our department were busy in class, attending the MFRI Fire Officer IV course.  This sixty hour course, is the fourth and final course in the MFRI Fire Officer series; representing 60 classroom hours and many more outside the classroom.  The goal of this course is to provide the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to be a successful Chief Officer.  By following the National Fire Academy Professional Development Model, this course is one step towards these members becoming nationally certified Chief Officers. 

Each student participated in several group projects, many of which are currently being implemented at our station.  One project being implemented is a  Fire and Life Safety Symposium which will coincide with Fire Prevention month in October.  The culmination of the course was a fire service research paper addressing a current topic within each student's organization. 

Members Completing Fire Officer IV:

Chief Paul Schlotterbeck

Asst. Chief Tracy Schultz

Captain Bobby Finck

LSO Steve Andrews

FF/PM Mike Gardner

This year's National EMS Week will be observed from May 17th thru 23rd. This week is dedicated to those medical First Responders who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services to our community. Let's say thanks to our EMTs and Paramedics.

Chief 1, Rescue 1, and Engine 14 responded to the report of a car into a pole at Rt. 8 & Love Point Rd. with wires arcing. Chief 1 investigated and corrected the address as Love Point Rd. & Mylander Lane. No injuries were found at that location. Station 1 units remained on location until Delmarva Power arrived. Photo's by FF Will Clark

The Sping Emergency Medical Services (EMS) fund drive "Mail Out" seeking donations to support the operations of the KIVFD ambulances is in the mail. Please keep an eye out for this important information. Thanks in advance for your support!

The Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department seeks highly motivated, well qualified BLS and ALS Providers to provide daytime staffing. We are seeking individuals that meet or exceed the following requirements: * Must be a legal US Citizen * Must be at least 21 years of age * Have no less then two years of documented experience * Have current Maryland certification as a provider * Must be willing to work and perform all duties assigned * Successfully complete a written exam, skills demonstration, job related physical ability test, background investigation, physical, and interview. Download the attached application and return to KIVFD. Our address is 1610 Main Steet, Chester, MD 21619. Applications will be accepted on a continual basis until all positions are filled. Equal Opportunity Employer

Station's 1, 2, 3 and 4 responded for a fully involved garage fire on Lee Rd in the 1-15 box. The garage was found to be fully involved upon the arrival of A/C Anthony (Queenstown VFD), who arrived just after dispatch. Crews were able to protect the exposed dwelling and limit the amount of damage to the Mercedes Benz parked by the garage. The garage contained several ATV's, a backhoe and a large amount of tools. Captain Finck had command. Thanks to the personnel from the Church Hill VFD (Sta. 5) who filled our quarters and assisted with returning our equipment to service.  The fire is being investigated by the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office. Photo's by F/F Mandy Adams.