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- EIN 06-6045430
- (860) 927-3151
- Po Box 355 Kent CT 06757-0355 USA
- www.kentfire.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Disaster Aid, Fire Prevention
Mission: Kent volunteer fire department (kvfd) is dedicated to the preservation and protection of life, limb and property from fire and other hazards in its community. The department provides fire, rescue and ambulance services to the town of kent.
Programs: Kvfd responded to 202 fires,alarms and mutual aid calls and 440 medical "911" emergency calls during 2014. In addition to the emergency services provided, the fire dept conducted training and drill sessions for fire fighters and ambulance volunteers. Kvfd also ran monthly fire dept. , ambulance corp. And executive committee meetings. Kvfd provided educational activities during fire prevention week encouraging fire prevention and safety by visiting local schools. The fire department delivers mutual aid to surrounding towns. During ems week the department promoted public awareness by offering free blood pressure screenings, "file of life" forms and ambulance tours.