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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.
Renegades Game Fundraiser!
Kent Fire Department, March 24
The Kent Volunteer Fire Department is excited to announce that we are hosting our annual Renegades fundraiser game on Saturday June 3rd for a 6:05pm game with post game fireworks! ⚾️🎇
Click the link below for the opportunity to join us & support the 💯% Volunteer, Kent Volunteer Fire Department. For just $20 you get a fun night of baseball, followed by fireworks and the satisfaction of knowing ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Girl Scout Troop #1080 Visit!
Kent Fire Department, March 21
On Thursday March 16th The Kent Volunteer Fire Department took the ambulance to The Kent Elementary School to help Girl Scout Troop #1080 earn their First Aid Badge & Safety Pin.
The Kent Volunteer Fire Department covered many topics to help the girls earn the badge/pin, such as a tour of the ambulance and all the equipment they use, the importance of 911; when to call and when not to call, What ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Mutual Aid Structure Fire!
Kent Fire Department, March 17
Yesterday (3/16) at 6:55PM, the Kent Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched mutual aid to Carmel Fire Dept. NY with one tanker for a structure fire. Tanker 16-4-1 responded and the crew provided approximately 6,000 gal. of water for fire extinguishment. Kent Fire was released at approx 9:10PM... (Full Story & Photos)
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Burn Ban!
Kent Fire Department, March 16
The New York State annual burn ban begins today, Thursday, March 16 and ends on Sunday, May 14. The Spring Burn Ban Reduces Wildfire Risks, Protects Lives and Property.
According to the DEC, open burning is the single greatest cause of wildfires in the state. Since the ban was implemented in 2009, the number of wildfires has dropped by more than 40%.
For more information regarding the burn ban please ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Save the date & mark your calendars!!
Kent Fire Department, March 15
The Kent Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting our annual Recruit NY open house on Sunday, April 23rd from 10am - 1pm.
This is a free event for all ages! Rain or shine!
- Live demonstrations
- Firetruck, Ambulance & Equipment tours
- Children’s Activities
- Meet our members
- Information on how you can become a volunteer Firefighter/EMT
Supporter t-shirts, mugs & challenge coins will be ... (Full Story & Photos)
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St. Patricks Day Parade!
Kent Fire Department, March 12
Today we participated in the Northern Westchester Putnam Saint Patricks Day Parade in Mahopac.
We thank you all for braving the cold to come out to watch & celebrate the day! 🍀🇮🇪... (Full Story & Photos)
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Happy International Women’s day!
Kent Fire Department, March 08
In honor of Women’s History Month & International Women’s Day today we would like to take a moment and spotlight our very few women volunteers who serve different positions & wear many different hats within our department. These women put countless hours of volunteerism, spirit & dedication into the department and help make a tremendous impact in helping the community. 💪🏼🚑🚒... (Full Story & Photos)
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