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)

On April 10, just before 0100 hrs, Engine 12 (E12) was dispatched as the 3rd due engine to Fire Box 2-16-1. Upon arrival, E12 established a second water supply and advanced a hose line to assist with fire suppression efforts. Crews worked alongside mutual aid companies for several hours before the fire was brought under control and units returned to service.

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On April 4, just after 3:30 AM, Station 1 was alerted to assist the Grasonville Volunteer Fire Department with a motor vehicle collision involving a rollover. First arriving crews found a single vehicle overturned. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries. Units assisted on scene before returning to service.... (Full Story & Photos)

On March 28, just after 1100 hrs, Station 1 was dispatched for a first-due house fire. Engine 12 (E12) arrived first and observed smoke coming from the chimney. E12 and Tower 1 (TW1) arrived simultaneously and encountered smoke conditions throughout the residence, with one occupant still inside. Crews quickly went to work, opening up walls and locating fire extending between floors and around the ... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with deep sadness that the Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department shares the passing of Michael Feliciotti, an associate member of our department for the past three years.

Michael proudly served the fire service for many years and was a former Chief of the Boulevard Heights Volunteer Fire Department (Company 17), as well as an administrative member with the Berwyn Heights Volunteer Fire Department ... (Full Story & Photos)