The Official Site of New Kent Fire-Rescue

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.

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.