Update: Forestry (24-F1) Work Continues... Now In Service

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The newly acquired Forestry/Utility vehicle is now in service.  Lettering was completed in mid June, the skid which housed the existing 300 gallon tank and associated pump were transferred on Thursday night, June 18th.  The light bar is expected shortly, and the wiring has been completed for that job, so installation will happen quickly.  The old 24-F1 is available to purchase via sealed bid auction and can be viewed at Kensington Autoworks (Rt. 107 and 150 in Kensington).  See the "Equipment" link above to get more detail on the old vehicle... bids are being accepted through the month of July.

Kensington Fire takes delivery of new Forestry/Utility...

05.09.09 The new Forestry/Utility truck has arrived.  Transition to the new vehicle is underway with Radio installation slated for this weekend.  See the earlier entry on the "Let's Blog" page for details on our new acquisition... we'll keep you posted along the way - the new truck will be in service shortly.  Don't forget to click the "Let's Blog" link at the top of this page for details.

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We've added a new "blog" feature to the web site to allow you to check in with us to see what's new at the Fire Department, leave a question for us, or post a comment.  Check it out and let us know what you think... we're interested in hearing from you.  Click the "Let's Blog!" link and check it out!

Kensington Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue

Emergency services for the town of Kensington are provided by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD).  The department is staffed entirely by volunteers who provide fire protection and emergency medical services.  The town of Kensignton is a member of the Interstate Emergency Units (IEC), a mutual aid pact comprised of 46 towns in the seacoast and surrounding area.  The pact provides for mutual aid support between Kensington and our surrounding communities.  Exeter Hospital has two paramedics on call 24-hours a day who provide additional support for medical emergencies to all of the surrounding communities.
 
The Kensington Volunteer Fire Department Association has about 35 members (fire and rescue combined).  Only about 20 of our members are active emergency responders.  This small group of volunteers currently protects the homes and well being of all 1900 people living in the town of Kensington.  As our town continues to grow the commitment of each of the volunteers also grows.  Our membership must keep pace with the growth in our town or we will be faced with a crisis of too few volunteers.

 Although the KVFD is a volunteer organization we have recently found it necessary to provide some monetary compensation based on an individuals level of participation. Last year the average amount of compensation for an active member was about $1800. For more detailed information on this compensation plan please speak to any department member.