1. How do I Volunteer?
2. Do I have to volunteer as a firefighter?
3. What are shifts for "riding members" firefighters, EMTs, or Paramedics?
4. Can I live at the firehouse?
5. Can I have my child’s car safety seat inspected?
6. Can we have a Birthday Party at the Firehouse for my child?
7. Can I take a CPR class at KVFD?
8. Can I receive a free smoke detector from KVFD?
9. When is the next KVFD Open House?
10. How do I report a fire code violation?
11. How do I donate a wheelchair to the KVFD Loan Closet?
12. How do I donate money to the Kensington Volunteer Fire Dept?
13. How do I send a compliment or complaint?

1. How do I volunteer?

Click on the Navigation Bar link that says MEMBERSHIP. Most of the forms required are downloadable. If you have questions after that, call the KVFD Administrative Office at (301) 929-8000.

2. Do I have to volunteer as a firefighter?

No. KVFD has opportunities in several areas beside firefighting, no matter what your age. We have members who are Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Paramedics, and non-riding Administrative members. We will provide all training for you to become an EMT and /or firefighter / and or Paramedic. We also will provide all equipment and uniforms and pay all costs and fees. We are actively soliciting application for new members. Our membership mirrors the community. Therefore, we also encourage application from women, African Americans, Asians, Hispanic and other minority and protected group members. There is no age limit on volunteering, though "riding members" must pass a County physical exam (and a County background check). We can also use office help, filing support, Canteen, Auxilliary and Loan Closet help. Whatever your availability and talents, we will welcome you.

3. What are shifts for "riding members" firefighters, EMTs, or Paramedics?

6 p.m. to 6 a.m. seven days a week (we provide sleeping accomodations) plus 6 a.m. to 6 p.pm on weekends (Saturdays/Sundays)

4. Can I live at the firehouse?

Yes. Members who are "riding members" or in training can live at the firehouse in exchange for serving a minimum number of shifts per week.

5. Can I have my child’s car safety seat inspected?

The appointment hotline for Child Safety Seat Inspections is (240) 777-2467.

6. Can we have a Birthday Party at the Firehouse for my child?

Yes. For information about Saturday Birthday Parties in the Firehouse Community Room, call the KVFD Admin Office well in advance at (301) 929-8000.

7. Can I take a CPR class at KVFD?

Yes. CPR classes for the public are scheduled each quarter. Go to the “Contact Us” page and request a CPR Instructor call you with details and times.

8. Can I receive a free smoke detector from KVFD?

Yes. For more information on our free smoke detector program, call the KVFD Admin Office at (301) 929-8000 or email your request to smokedetector@kvfd.org

9. When is the next KVFD Open House?

The annual KVFD Open House is the first Sunday of October during Fire Prevention Week.

10. How do I report a fire code violation?

The Montgomery County Fire Marshal can be reached at (240) 777-2457.

11. How do I donate a wheelchair to the KVFD Loan Closet?

The KVFD Loan Closet at Station 5 is open Monday evenings from 6 PM to 7:30 PM. We accept donations of assistive devices in good condition such as wheelchairs, shower benches, and walkers. We loan many types of assistive devices. Call the KVFD Admin Office at (301) 929-8000 for more details.

12. How do I donate money to the Kensington Volunteer Fire Dept?

Tax deductable donations may be made by mail to PO Box 222, Kensington MD 20895 or by calling with your credit card information to the KVFD Admin Office at (301) 929-8000.

13. How do I send a compliment or complaint?

Our mailing address is: KVFD Corresponding Secretary; P.O. Box 222; Kensington, Maryland 20895