The Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department announces the graduation of several members from the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute Upper Eastern Shore Regional Training Center and the Queen Anne’s County CTE Fire and EMS Program, Class 24.

These members have completed hundreds of hours in both classroom and practical sessions, including training in Firefighter I and II, hazardous materials, rescue ... (Full Story & Photos)

On May 17 at 2:42 p.m., Station 1 responded to a report of a vehicle fire in the area of the Thompson Creek shopping center. Officer 105, (LT B. Moran), arrived on scene and confirmed that a vehicle was on fire. Crews responded quickly and worked efficiently to bring the fire under control.... (Full Story & Photos)

Our first responders hope today's scene stays exactly what it was....
a demonstration.
Drive safe. Look out for each other. Make it home... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday, May 10, at 2:30 a.m., Station 1 was alerted for a motor vehicle accident with unknown injuries after the incident was reported by a bystander. Shortly after, additional notifications were received through an Auto Crash Notification system.

Chief 1 (Thomas) arrived on the scene to find one vehicle off the roadway. Crews arrived shortly after, assessed the scene for any hazardous conditions, ... (Full Story & Photos)

On April 20 at 4:55 AM, Station 1 was dispatched for a vehicle fire involving a trash truck. Chief 1 arrived to find trash burning inside a garbage truck. The driver safely dumped the load onto the roadway, allowing crews to quickly contain the fire. The fire was controlled within minutes, and crews remained on scene for about an hour to ensure everything was safe.... (Full Story & Photos)

On April 16 at 6:45 AM, Station 1 responded to a reported vehicle fire. While en route, the call was updated to two vehicles on fire. Crews arrived quickly and worked efficiently to bring both fires under control. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Shortly before 1100 hrs on April 12, Station 1 was alerted for a first-due dwelling fire in the 1-14 box. Engine 12 (E12) arrived to find fire showing from an attached garage with extension into the home. E12 stretched the initial attack line and began interior fire suppression with assistance from ET1 and E25. Tower 1 (TW1) arrived shortly after, placing ladders and opening up the structure for crews ... (Full Story & Photos)

On April 11 at 1640 hours, Kent Island was alerted to a MVC with Entrapment on Route 8 at Laird Benton Road in the 9-7 Box. Station 1 responded and assisted United Communities (Station 9) with stabilizing the vehicle and extricating the single occupant from a vehicle on its side.... (Full Story & Photos)