St. Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Service Inc.

07/01/2026

With the current Extreme Heat Advisories in place for our area we would like to remind everyone to ensure that you remain hydrated and take breaks to avoid heat injuries.

03/31/2026

**EXTREME FIRE DANGER**

The wildfire danger is EXTREME today and will stay there until we get significant rainfall!

The US Forest Service states that during times of extreme fire danger fires will start and spread rapidly. Every fire has the potential to become large, and extreme and erratic fire behavior should be expected. NO OUTDOOR BURNING SHOULD TAKE PLACE IN AREAS WITH EXTREME FIRE DANGER.

Any fires today have the potential to get out of control and grow rapidly with forecasted wind gusts near 30 MPH. There is no burn ban in place at this time, but we HIGHLY DISCOURAGE any burning until we get significant rainfall and the fire danger decreases.

03/28/2026

Today is a difficult day for Montgomery County. We are holding the entire Kenwood community in our hearts tonight as we pray for everyone involved in this unimaginable tragedy. We hope for peace for the grieving families and healing for those who were injured. Thank you to our brothers and sisters in Carroll County for your dedicated and compassionate service. Words can never describe our appreciation for your assistance to the Kenwood family and all of Montgomery County.

12/18/2025

12/14/2025

Last night we held our annual Christmas Dinner at Station 17. This dinner is our time to recognize and thank our firefighters for everything they do throughout the year. We also present our yearly awards at this dinner. This years awardees are FF Joseph Gendreau-FF of the Year, and FF Malachi Duncan-Chiefs Award for Excellence. FF Gendreau was chosen by his peers for his dedication to duty and consistent exceptional effort. FF Duncan was chosen by District Chief Kroll and Assistant District Chief O’Brien for his exceptional service and his willingness to go well above and beyond what is asked of him. Congratulations to this year’s awardees and a Merry Christmas to all!

12/08/2025

Practice good fire safety when using candles this holiday season. Never leave burning candles unattended.

12/01/2025

Welcome to December! Please remember to be fire safe as you put up your holiday decorations this year! Use decorative lights correctly and don’t turn your tree into a fire hazard!