The Department applies a high standard of training and competence to all members, especially to those cleared to drive. Drivers are constantly found out and about in District improving their knowledge of our response area. They look for things like hydrant locations, low hanging wires, construction of buildings, response routes, and areas unable to accommodate [...]
The Department operates 12 apparatus and strives to keep a membership of 20-30 active firefighters. The Department consists of 1 Chief, 2 Deputy Chiefs, 1 Captain, 3 Lieutenants, and roughly 15 firefighters. The Department operates a total of 12 apparatus: Engine 8, Engine 9, Rescue 6, Ladder 2, Special Services 4, Boat 4, Decon 4, [...]
It's because we do. The Department is the only live-in volunteer department in RI and 1 of only a handful in the entire country. We have the ability to house up to 10 full time residents at the station. Residents live rent and utilities free in return for their services to the District. They are [...]
Call volumes vary from year to year but KFD averages 700-900 calls a year. You can view up-to-date statistics on run numbers here.
