is an all-volunteer organization which serves the Town of Kelford and the surrounding rural fire district as Fire Station 62 in the Bertie County system. The department is located at 106 N. Main Street, Kelford, NC 27847 (NC 308). Mission
Protection of lives and property in the assigned district, and assistance to neighboring fire departments. Fire protection is a primary mission, but the departm
ent responds to all hazards, as required. Company Overview
KVFD is an all-volunteer fire company operating from Station 62, in the Town of Kelford, in Bertie County. Members receive no personal compensation for fire department activities. KVFD is rated by NCOSFM. Kelford Volunteer Fire Department is alerted by Bertie Communications through a county paging system and text messages, and a fire siren which can be activated locally or remotely by Communications. KVFD members carry pagers. The station is normally unmanned but secured. The Department depends on fund-raising efforts by members and supporters and some funding from Bertie County under contracted response agreement. Sirens are tested by Bertie Communications at noon on each Tuesday. Additionally, the community may hear this signal for 2nd and 3rd Monday training meetings at 19:00 hrs. Contributions are always welcome. Fire Department email: [email protected] (checked by Chief 6201) or [email protected]
Fire Officers:
Chief 6201- Gary Scott, Jr. Chief 6202 -Chris Holliday
Fire Captain 6203 - Gene Mitchell
Lieutenant 6204 David L. Humphrey (admin)
Lieutenant 6205 Katrena Harrell
Lieutenant/Training Officer: 6206 Steve Medlin
General Information
KVFD Apparatus
-Engine 6211: 1993 Quality Engine. 1250 GPM Hale pump. 1000 gallon tank. Onboard Honda 5000 watt generator. Water cannon, 2.5" and 1.5" hose lines. Carries hard suction and Portable drop tank.
-Engine 6212: 1997 KME, acquired from Wendell Fire Department. 1250 GPM pump. Water cannon. 1000 gallon tank.
-Tanker 6231: 1997 International,1500 gallons, 3 dumps.
-Brush/Utility Truck 6242: 2012 Ford F-350 with air shocks added, slide-in pump and 300 gallon water tank. Transports Hurst tool and crash tools ( Hurst tool generously donated by Fort Morgan FD in Colorado). Bertie County Water Department owns the hydrants.
