Karnes City Volunteer Fire Department

09/11/2026

📣📣 ATTENTION 9/11 181 WALK 📣📣

PLEASE DO NOT BE ALARMED...we have a few firefighters performing our annual 9/11 walk from our station to Kenedy in honor of the courageous 343 men and women who lost their lives, and the countless others who suffered from their deaths. This is something our department does to honor these selfless and brave souls. No comparison to what these brave people did that day. Every year we see a new story and our hearts break all over again! Prayers to the families and friend who lost so much on 9/11/2001. Chris, Roman, Rolando, and Jaron....we thank you for participating this year and representing City of Karnes City's Fire Department this year.

09/10/2026

📣📣📣📣 ATTENTION 📣📣📣📣

As of today there will be a BURN BAN IN EFFECT until further notice. Please see Judge Wade Hedtke or Emergency management coordinator, Justin M Garcia, both at the County Courthouse, for a burn permit if needed. Same guidelines apply with or without a burn permit...always call within 30 minutes of lighting the fire and call again when you are done. This is for your safety. Thank you everyone!! And as always, BE SAFE!! 🚫🔥

09/03/2026

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08/18/2026

Members of the KVFD and the Kenedy Police Department have come together to support one of our own during a difficult time.

We will be hosting a BBQ Benefit Plate Sale, with 100% of the proceeds going toward Fernando Martinez’s medical expenses as he continues his battle with cancer.

Fernando is also a valued part of the Kenedy Police Department family. He retired from the Kenedy Police Department in 2021 after dedicating 20 years to serving and protecting our community.💙

Every plate purchased, donation made, and kind gesture will make a difference.

When: September 19, 2026
Where: Kenedy Volunteer Fire Station 118 N 3rd st.
Time: Pickup 11A-2P
Plate: $14- Chicken and Sausage, Rice, Beans, Bread, BBQ Sauce

07/03/2026

Sending a 📣 Thank You Shout Out📣 to United Rentals - Karnes City for graciously donating the use of one of their manlifts so that we could get the trim and wording repainted on the front of our station! Thank you guys!

07/03/2026

During our routine practice session this past Monday, we were honored with a visit from Retired County Judge Alfred Pawelek. He took us for a stroll down memory lane recalling his tradition of providing a meal for our department annually in February during our business meetings. He also recounted a story about his friend, the late Tommy Bednorz, who once offered his assistance without accepting payment. Judge Pawelek noted that Tommy continued to assist him in preparing our annual meal every year thereafter. In memory of Tommy, Judge Pawelek presented each of our members and the department with a memorable gift. We extend our sincere gratitude to Judge Pawelek! Rest in Peace Tommy 🙏 ❤️ ( Charlie Malik, James Cantu, Joe Medrando, Aaron J. Rosales, Frankie Serna)

06/02/2026

Just because it’s a “normal” day at the office
doesn’t mean it’s not heavy.

You’re allowed to feel it.
You’re allowed to talk about it.
And it’s okay to ask for help when you need it. 💛

05/27/2026

⚠️CAUTION⚠️CAUTION ⚠️CAUTION

There is a bad 2 car accident at 80 and 792...please be careful and SLOW DOWN!

05/27/2026

⚠️ CAUTION ⚠️ CAUTION ⚠️ CAUTION ⚠️

Please be safe and aware of road closures!! 🙏

05/01/2026