We are home to the Kingston Volunteer Department located in Kingston, Rhode Island.

The Kingston Volunteer Fire Department is an all-volunteer, full-service fire department providing world-class fire protection, code enforcement, and emergency medical response services. These services are provided through a highly-trained, dedicated and adaptable force of volunteers known as the Kingston Volunteer Fire Company.  The Kingston Volunteer Fire Department operates out of the Kingston Fire District (KFD).  What it means to be a Fire District?  [Learn more…]

The village of Kingston (approximately 1.6sq miles) is located in the northern portion of the Town of South Kingstown and is the site of the University of Rhode Island’s main campus. Many of the village center’s buildings are listed on the National Register of Historical Places. We have protected the college campus, Kingston residents and visitors of the Town of South Kingstown since July 1923.

Unlike many volunteer fire departments, KFD is home to twelve resident firefighters, whom after extensive training make the firehouse their home.  These young professionals enjoy living rent-free in return for maintaining “on-call” volunteer coverage, seven days a week.

We are one of two fire districts serving the Town of South Kingstown. In coordination with the Union Fire District; we provide fire protection services for a full-time resident population of over 30,000 and transient student population of over 13,000.

We encourage you to thoroughly review the public information that we provide as we are very proud of our organization, its transparency and professionalism. We have attempted to present the information necessary so that you could share our pride in this department, its wardens, fire officers and firefighters.

Welcome to KFD!  We hope that you enjoy our website.

Photo Credit: UFD Chief Pinch and Christy Charkowick

Pumphouse Restaurant Structure Fire Kingston Fire District, May 06 May 6 @1656hrs, E7 responded with a crew of 4 to the 1400 block of Kingstown Rd for a reported structure fire. E7 arrived first due and stretched on a room and contents fire that extended to the floor above. KFD members also assisted in search and overhaul operations. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Auto Garage Structure Fire Kingston Fire District, March 08 **Structure Fire** 03/08/2022 12:03 C4, C8, E7, L2, E8 and R6 along with multiple @sk_unionfire units were dispatched to a commercial structure for a report of fire through the roof. First arriving units on scene initially reported nothing showing. A quick 360 revealed moderate smoke coming from the eaves on the Charlie side. A 2nd alarm was struck by command bringing more manpower, SKEMS and a tanker ... (Full Story & Photos)

Probationary Member Training Kingston Fire District, March 08 Putting the probies through the basics of RIT #NePlusUltra... (Full Story & Photos)

E7 Responds to Narragansett for Structure Fire Kingston Fire District, January 09 January 9th, at 0418 hrs E7 responded to Sewell Drive in Narragansett for a working structure fire. E7 laid a secondary supply line and overhauled. No injuries were reported. There is extensive damage to the entire building.... (Full Story & Photos)

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