Kensington Volunteer Fire Department

11/01/2026

A great Saturday with BabyCat Brewery at their 4th Halloween-Iversary. Big thanks for your continued support of KVFD!

10/31/2026

Whether your little ones are dressing up as firefighters, superheroes, ghosts, or something in between, keep Halloween fun and safe with a few reminders from the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department:

🔦 Carry a flashlight and add reflective tape or lights to costumes.
🚦 Use sidewalks and cross at designated crosswalks.
👀 Look both ways and stay alert around driveways and parked cars.
🚗 Drivers, slow down and watch for trick-or-treaters.
🍬 Have an adult check treats before children dig in.

Have a fun, safe, and happy Halloween, Kensington! 🎃

10/29/2026

🚒 Eight years ago, Alessandra Breen walked up to a KVFD table at Taste of Wheaton, looking for a way to continue serving her community. She had no idea just how much that one decision would shape her life.

Today, she's an EMS Lieutenant, a nurse, and a leader who credits her time at KVFD with helping her grow both personally and professionally. But beyond the skills and experience, it's the friendships and sense of community that have kept her coming back. ❤️

“Once you have embraced volunteering, you cannot simply leave your own community you built.”

From new opportunities to lifelong friendships, Alessandra's story shows just how much you can gain when you give back.

👏 Read her story in our latest Volunteer Spotlight blog, link in our bio. And who knows? Maybe your own journey starts here, too.

10/29/2026

RESCHEDULED OPEN HOUSE!!!

Join us SATURDAY November 7th, 11AM-3PM for our rescheduled open house at Station 5!

10620 Connecticut Ave - fun for the whole family!

Thank you to our generous Open House Sponsors for their support:
Capital Sport & Swim
Stella Point Grille
Wegmans
Chef Tony's Restaurant
Anytime Fitness
Potomac Sweets
Kaufmann Jewelers
RTR Pilates
Frankly Pizza
Talia's Cuzina
Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School

Please support the local businesses that support us, and see you here on November 7!

10/28/2026

Congratulations to our friends at BabyCat Brewery celebrating their fourth Halloween-iversary this weekend! We look forward to bringing our fire engine by once again, we will be there from 12-3:30PM on Saturday - stop by and check out our equipment, learn about membership, and more.

10/22/2026

Your career has given you valuable skills and experience. Why not use them to give back to your community?

From finance and administration to technology, fundraising, event planning, marketing, photography, and more, the skills you use every day can make a real difference at Kensington Volunteer Fire Department.

As an administrative member, you can put your professional experience to work behind the scenes to help support our department and the community we serve.

Put your skills to work for KVFD. Apply today at kvfd.org/admin-members/.

10/19/2026

James Bennett was in his early 40s when he decided to try something new and give back to Kensington. Today, he’s a KVFD volunteer firefighter, engine driver, mentor, and Life Member. 🚒

James joined KVFD with little knowledge of the fire service and, through training and hands-on experience, became an engine driver—a critical role responsible for getting the crew and equipment safely to the scene and securing the water supply once they arrive.

His story is a great reminder that it’s never too late to try something new and learn new skills.

As James puts it, “Why wait? My best advice is to start now!”

👉 Read James’ full story and learn how you can start your own journey with KVFD: https://kvfd.org/spotlight-james-bennett-engine-driver/

10/16/2026

While the weather may have changed our Open House plans, there's still a way to show your support! 🚑 🚒 As part of KVFD's 101st Anniversary, we're bringing our auction online!

Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and supporters, we have more than $3,000 in donated prizes up for grabs, with all proceeds directly supporting KVFD!

🔥 Here's a sneak peek at what you can bid on:
💪 1-year Anytime Fitness membership
🧘 RTR Pilates 5-class pass
💎 Sterling silver bracelet valued at $400
🍽️ Gift cards to your favorite local restaurants
🎟️ Adventure Park tickets
🃏 Pokémon cards
🎁 Gift baskets, sweet treats, and more!

⏰ Don't wait! Bidding closes Sunday, October 18 at 7 AM.

Even though we couldn't celebrate together in person, you can still help us make our 101st anniversary special. Browse the auction, place your bids, and support your local volunteer fire department!

🔗 Bid here: https://givebutter.com/c/2026-open-house-auction-5wvijf/auction?fbclid=IwY2xjawU96HtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWJyaWQRMVRsOTMyU2I5RXdiRW5LNzhzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEePo9FjwWLdqADk1slAJEcLhzt3DLfCyAaGnIL45P88o__hCGdkrqOmG0pif8_aem_0kM98hjJOi0XnX25FQiXpA

10/15/2026

As part of our 101st Anniversary celebration, we’re excited to host an auction featuring an incredible collection of items donated by local businesses and supporters!

With more than $3,000 in donated prizes, there is something for everyone — and the proceeds will directly support Kensington Volunteer Fire Department!

https://givebutter.com/c/2026-open-house-auction-5wvijf/auction

🔥 Auction Highlights

💪 Anytime Fitness – 1-year membership
🧘 RTR Pilates – 5-class pass
💎 Sterling silver bracelet – $400 value
🏊 Capital Sport & Swim – apparel, backpack & gift card
🍽️ Restaurant gift cards from Marathon Deli, Talia’s, Chef Tony’s, Stella Point Grille, La Gelatteria & more
🎟️ Adventure Park – 2 tickets
🍬 Potomac Sweets gift cards
🃏 Pokémon cards – graded and packaged cards
🎁 Gourmet gift basket
🐾 And more!
🚨 DON'T MISS THE DEADLINE!
Bidding closes Sunday, October 18 at 7:00 AM.

https://givebutter.com/c/2026-open-house-auction-5wvijf/auction

Suit Up KVFD

10/07/2026

You don’t have to be a firefighter or EMT to make a difference at KVFD.

For Kasey Merrey, becoming an administrative member meant finding a way to give back using the skills she already had. From fundraising and community relations to finance, events, technology, and more, there are plenty of ways to put your experience to work behind the scenes.

And as Kasey puts it, you might just find a sense of home along the way.

Interested in becoming part of KVFD? Click the link in our bio to learn more about administrative membership and apply today.

And don’t forget to join Kasey and the rest of KVFD at our Annual Open House on Sunday, October 11 from 11 AM–3 PM!