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Welcome to the Official Website for Kent Fire Department
Welcome to the Kent Volunteer Fire Department Web Site. We are located 65 miles North of NYC in Kent Cliffs Putnam County New York. Our zip code is shared with Carmel NY. The landscape of our community is primarily residential and includes the NYS White Pond Multiple Use Area (a 276-acre State park) and the Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park (a 14,086-acre State park) and many smaller State and town parks with hiking trails, campsites, lakes, and playgrounds. Our community is also part of the NYC Croton Reservoir and Watershed system and includes the Chuang Yen Monastery which houses the largest Buddha statue in Europe, North and South America. This brings visitors to our community from around the globe. Our district also includes a 2.6-mile portion of the Taconic State Parkway from Route 301 (mile marker 31.4) to the Dutchess County East Fishkill line (mile marker 34.0).
Because of our district terrain, the Kent Volunteer Fire Department in renowned and respected for our training and ability to fight brush fires and have been called to other districts to assist on numerous occasions over the years.
We are one of the few departments that utilize lime-yellow trucks which according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are safer than red fire trucks. Our fire district comprises over 30 square miles and is served by dedicated volunteers.
Congratulations to all graduates!
Kent Fire Department, January 23
Congratulations to the Kent Volunteer Fire Departments newest interior firefighters Thomas G. and Daniel W.
Firefighter Thomas and Firefighter Daniel both participated in the New York State Interior Firefighter training course and successfully completed their final exam. Along with students representing fire agencies from around the county they completed over 140 hours of training in various fire ... (Full Story & Photos)
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New Year, New Resolutions & Achievement’s?
Kent Fire Department, January 06
Interested in serving your community?
The Kent Volunteer Fire Department is actively seeking those interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter or EMT.
If you are 16 years of age or older & live within the Kent Fire District, now is your opportunity to do something good and become a part of our team. All training and equipment is provided by the department.
Stop by the Firehouse any Tuesday ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Press Release: Fatal MVA Route 301
Kent Fire Department, December 31
On Friday 12/30/2022 at about 3PM Kent Fire Department was dispatched to a single car motor vehicle accident with entrapment on Route 301 in the area of the Canopus lake boat launch.
Fire and EMS units responded within minutes, Upon arrival crews located the vehicle off the roadway down a steep embankment. The single occupant in the vehicle was heavily entrapped with serious injuries. A medevac ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Happy New Year!
Kent Fire Department , December 31
With 2022 ending, Lets take a look at some highlights from this past year! The Members of the Kent Volunteer Fire Department wholeheartedly want to thank everyone for their continued support this year.
All monetary donations, item/gift certificate donations from local business towards fundraising events we held, attending our community & fundraising events, clothing bin donations, gifts given along ... (Full Story)
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***SCAM NOTICE***
Kent Fire Department, December 28
We are aware of a fake link that is commented on our facebook page posts with sweatshirts displaying a Kent Fire Department patch and a link to purchase.
Kent Fire Department doesn’t sell any apparel to the general public via a link or online. That link is a scam and you will be hacked by the commenter. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Operation Blue Santa - Goodnight Lights!
Kent Fire Department , December 20
This Evening (12/20) The Kent Volunteer Fire Department participated in Westchester County Police Departments Operation Blue Santa, Good night lights at Westchester Medical Center / Maria Fareri Childrens Hospital.
We were beyond honored to participate in such a heartfelt event spreading holiday cheer and bringing smiles to all the patients, children’s and hospital workers faces! ... (Full Story)
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