Volunteer Service Opportunities
WATCH video stories on New Kent’s push to increase Volunteer Recruitment aired on local television news stations at NKFR in the NEWS.
New Kent Fire-Rescue is always looking for volunteers at each of our stations! Upon expressing interest, and prior to volunteering, those individuals wishing to volunteer are to complete a Fire/EMS Orientation. At such orientation, individuals will receive all necessary materials to complete an application to volunteer. Please see below for details.
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Want to be volunteer with New Kent Fire-Rescue? Then start by filling out your Volunteer Application TODAY.
Volunteer Fire/EMS Orientation
What: Initial training for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer member of New Kent Fire-Rescue
When: 4th Wednesday of every month @ 6:30 PM (New members need only attend once)
Where: Station 1
Pre-Requisites: None
Cost: None
To register as a volunteer or request additional information, please click here and submit your name, email address, and/or request.
Fire & EMS Organizations within New Kent County
For more information on the organizations listed below, please click on the available link .
- Providence Forge Volunteer Fire & Rescue
- Quinton Volunteer Fire & Emergency Medical Services
- Providence Forge Volunteer Rescue Squad
Additional Information, Resources, and Volunteer Opportunities
Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Supports local response capability by training volunteers to organize themselves and spontaneous volunteers at the disaster site, to provide immediate assistance to victims, and to collect disaster intelligence to support responders’ efforts when they arrive.
The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) and the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES).
An all volunteer Amateur Radio organization operating in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management to provide back-up communications for the Commonwealth of Virginia and the various counties therein. New Kent 4 Amateur Radio (NK4AR) is the supporting Amateur Radio club for this effort in New Kent County. For more information, please click here.
Community Updates
New Kent adds CodeRED® Emergency Notification Service
Register today for New Kent County's rapid emergency notification system to be, and keep, informed in the event of a weather-related emergency, a missing child alert or any other emergency situation affecting/impacting our area. Registering your contact information takes little time and can be done securely from New Kent's Community Notification Enrollment webpage. With the 2013 tornado season already very active and the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season just now starting, be proactive and enroll in CodeRED® to ensure you're in the know when an emergency strikes.
Be Mobile Ready
The Ready Virginia mobile app, created by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management is an interactive tool that makes it easier than ever to be prepared for emergencies. The free app for iPhone® and Android™ devices provides emergency planning and guidance and other robust features not previously available in any mobile application.
Volunteer Orientation Information
Interested in volunteering with New Kent Fire-Rescue Fire? Fill out a Volunteer Application and then join us at our monthly orientation.
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New Kent Fire-Rescue
PO Box 209
New Kent, Virginia 23124
Phone: (804)966-9618
Fax: (804)966-2903