Kingwood Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1

02/22/2026

Wrapping up the week with welcoming home our DelVal Wrestling state champions this morning.

Earlier in the week, the Hunterdon County Emergency Services Training Center held their 2025 graduation. Graduating Firefighter 1, Anthony Pascale. Graduating Firefighter 2, Deputy Chief Ed Komoroski, Lieutenant Richard Vuono, Firefighters Katie Nolan, Diane Jackson and Eric Yudin.

On Friday, The Kingwood Township Volunteer Fire Company No 1 participated in Kingwood Township schools Knights challenge. A friendly competition among students, parents, and our emergency services staff. Unfortunately we lost the tug of war competition to the parent team. We will be focusing our efforts to reclaim the tug of war championship in 2027.

It’s never too late to get involved. Join our team today at Kingwoodfire.org.

01/17/2026

The Kingwood Township Vol. Fire Co No 1 announces the passing of 6 time past Chief Jack Search. Chief Search served 33 consecutive years as a line officer, 18 years as Chief of the Department over 6 different terms.

Fireman’s Service will be held at 7:30pm on 1/22 at the Wright and Ford funeral home.

Friday the Kingwood Township Volunteer Fire Company No 1 will lead a procession to the Frenchtown Cemetary where Chief Search will br burried.

All are welcome to attend the repass immediately following the graveside services at the Kingwood Township Volunteer Fire Company No 1 where we will share food and fellowship.

https://www.wrightfamily.com/obituaries/Jack-Douglas-Search-Sr?obId=46961666&source=fb0&fbclid=IwdGRjcAPY1ztleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEepK4EZHM2bkdVY7U0n7Xs4Q6vRuiJI1EcgKBEpGHjqz1lzBXz5KdOoN8q25Y_aem_DmpQ1QLbZ0l3BcDFgc5o9Q

View Jack Douglas Search, Sr.'s obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

12/21/2025

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12/21/2025

Operation Santa 12-21-25

Good evening, Operation Santa Clause. Round 2, will be commencing Sunday Dec 21 at approx 4pm for the West side of the township. To confirm west side of route 519. We will be starting on the North west corner of the township first. Rt. 519. All the way near Everittstown area.
Please be patient though…. our drivers are great, but cannot fly like Santa’s Reindeer and please excuse us if we don’t have enough time to get down every street….. we’re still on a very tight toy -making schedule! 🎄

Please note that if you do not have a cul de sac for us to turn around, we request that you please meet us at the top of your street. To make it easier to find out how close we are to your neighborhood, please click on the Glympse link to track Santa once we are on our way! As a reminder, the Glympse App shows the approximate location of the lead Elf Patrol Vehicle meaning that Santa is coming close behind! 🎅

Thank you to all and Happy Holidays !

12/20/2025

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12/20/2025

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12/20/2025

Operation Santa. 12-20-25

Good evening! Kingwood Township Volunteer Fire Co. Would like to announce that. Operation Santa Claus. Round 1, will be commencing December 20 th. for the east side of the township. To confirm, that is the east side of Route 519. We will be starting on the North east corner of the township first, near Rt 12 and Slacktown Road area. Approximately. 4. PM.
Please be patient though…. our drivers are great, but cannot fly like Santa’s Reindeer and please excuse us if we don’t have enough time to get down every street….. we’re still on a very tight toy -making schedule! 🎄

Please note that if you do not have a cul de sac for us to turn around, we request that you please meet us at the top of your street. To make it easier to find out how close we are to your neighborhood, please click on the Glympse link to track Santa once we are on our way! As a reminder, the Glympse App shows the approximate location of the lead Elf Patrol Vehicle meaning that Santa is coming close behind! 🎅

Thank you to all and Happy Holidays !

12/12/2025

Dear Facebook friends, The Kingwood Twsp. Volunteer Fire Company, in conjunction with Kingwood Parks and Rec. committee, has received word from the North Pole that Santa will be escorted through our township and fire district! Santa is tentatively, depending on weather, visiting Saturday December 20, and Sunday, December 21, 2025, starting at 4pm . **PLEASE NOTE: This is a change from what the company’s sign states due to our current weather concerns.**
Some streets or roads may not get visited due to bridge weight limitations for our fire apparatus. We ask that when you hear the sirens, to please position yourself to a viewing area of your choice. Our drivers do their best but don't have the magical powers of flying reindeer.

Thank you! We hope everyone enjoys their holidays!

The west side of Rt. 519 will be Sunday and the east side of Rt. 519 will be Saturday. Please be advised that the weather conditions may factor-in regarding Santa’s visit.

Please stay tuned for more details
Thank you!
KTVFC

12/06/2025

At 19:02 Wednesday 12/3/25 The Kingwood Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Kingwood Rescue Squad, Quakertown NJ Fire Company-91 Fire/Rescue, Milford Fire Company Station 92, Clinton Fire Department and Delaware Township Fire Company were alerted in the area of 1070 Route 12 for a commercial building fire.

Fire Marshal 21-2 was first to arrive confirming a working commercial building fire. Chief 16 arrived and assumed command. Quint 16 arrived with a crew of 6, stretched a line from Route 12 to the building. Quint 16's crew stretched a handline into the building while Engine 91 arrived and stretched an additional handline. Quakertown NJ Fire Company-91 Fire/Rescue Chief Patkochis assumed the operations role. Fire was place under control at 19:32. Rescue Engine 92 assisted with Ventilation and overhaul.

Additional units on scene: Tender 47, Tender 91-1, Tender 16, Engine 47, Rescue Engine 47

Units remained on scene for approximately 3 hours to complete overhaul, ventilation and lighting for the fire investigation.

Thank you to all our mutual aid departments and Engine 47 for covering our station until we returned.

12/06/2025

2026 Leadership Announcement:

At Monday's business meeting the Kingwood Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 elected the following officers:

Executive Officers:
Rich Vuono – President
Diane Jackson – Vice President
Bella Misciagna – Secretary
Emma Jackson – Asst. Secretary
Matt Setola – Treasurer
Bella Misciagna – Asst Treasurer
Trustees – Jim Desapio, Sean Hanley, Ed Komoroski

Line officers remain thr same for 2026:

Fire Line Officers:
Frank Floyd – Chief
Ed Komoroski – Deputy Chief
Dan Giles – Captain
Ed Spargo – 1st Lieutenant
Richie Vuono – 2nd Lieutenant

Congratulations to all and here's to a successful 2026!!

10/18/2025

Fire prevention day at Kingwood Township School was a hit. Deputy Chief Ed Komoroski, Lieutenant Richie Vuono & Fire Marshal Adam Cesario led the presentation. Part of the presentation had our members perform a 2 minute drill to get geared up. The kids were cheering on one of our newest female firefighters Katie Nolan. With the crowd supporting her, Katie was the fastest dressed.

To learn more about our department or to apply for membership visit Kingwoodfire.org.

Thank you to Kingwood Township School for hosting us.