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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.
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9/11 Memorials
Kent Fire Department , September 12
On Sunday, September 11th our members payed their respects in honor of 9/11.
Early in the morning members attended the 2nd annual 9/11 flag of Honor across America held at the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services in Carmel.
Later that evening we attended two events, the 21st annual candlelight vigil at Spain Cornerstone Park in Carmel and the 1st annual silent blue light vigil in Lake Carmel ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Remembering 9/11
Kent Fire Department , September 11
Remembering this day, 21 years ago. We cannot forget the images of exhausted and grieving Firefighters who searched relentlessly through rubble to recover members and civilians in the aftermath of the attacks. As we look back with gratitude at the bravery of those who risked everything in service to others, we renew our pledge to Never Forget all who were lost 21 years ago. The memory of innocent ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Current Fundraisers!
Kent Fire Department, September 08
LIMITED EDITION CHALLENGE COINS- $20 each
- They feature our patch on one side and our 10 founding members on the other.
SPORTSMAN RAFFLE - $10 a ticket
-Wicked Rampage 360 Crossbow
-Drawing: November 1, 2022
-Need not be present to win
If you would like to purchase a coin or raffle ticket you can stop by the firehouse any Sunday from 9:30am-12pm or Tuesday from 7pm-9pm.
You can also email ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Trunk or Treat!
Kent Fire Department , August 24
The Kent Volunteer Fire department is happy to announce we will be hosting the 4th annual Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 28th from 6-8pm at Kent Town Center - 25 Sybil’s Crossing.
Suggested donation: Each child to bring an item listed on the United For The Troops wish list. (Posted in event page)
If you would like to donate candy/items for the event, any donations are greatly appreciated and ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Early start to the day and a large mutual aid fire!
Kent Fire Department, August 22
Today (8/22/22) at 2:25AM, the Kent Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched mutual aid to Lake Carmel Fire Dept with a brush truck for a large brush fire on Ressique St. Upon arrival the crew immediately went to work helping to establish a fire line and extinguish the fire. 16-3-1 was then relocated to White Pond to establish a water source to fill tankers. Crews cleared Lake Carmel at 5:10AM
Later ... (Full Story & Photos)
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High Risk For Brush Fires!
Kent Fire Department , August 18
We are currently in a drought with the lack of rain recently. With drought and extremely dry conditions there is a higher risk of brush fires starting and spreading.
To prevent brush fires:
* Avoid ANY open burning!
* Properly put out and dispose of cigarettes! (Don’t throw out car window)
* Avoid parking on dry grass!
* Only use barbecues in a suitable and safe area. Never leave them unattended! ... (Full Story & Photos)
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