Kent Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.

05/01/2026

On Saturday, May 9, a service and celebration of the life of Robby Kennedy will begin at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Kent, CT, at 10:30 a.m. Additional seating, with a live internet feed, will be available in the church parish hall and at the Kent Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) meeting room. The service may also be viewed live at the YouTube link below.

After the service, attendees are welcome to join a walking procession behind the Kennedy family from the front of the church to the firehouse, where the celebration of Robby’s life will continue. Light fare and simple beverages will be served. All are welcome to come celebrate and share stories of Robby.

Parking is available at the KVFD firehouse in front of the main entrance (west side of the firehouse) and the gravel lot. Permission has also been granted to park at the grass/gravel lot south of the Mobil gas station and north of the Kent Art Association.

Attendees who are comfortable walking are encouraged to park farther from the church so that those who need to park closer may do so. A drop off/pick up space for those with limited mobility can be arranged by emailing; [email protected] in advance.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to St. Andrews Episcopal Church https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-st-andrews-church

or
The Kent Volunteer Fire Department Inc.
https://www.kentfire.org/giving

Service Live Feed
https://www.youtube.com//streams

04/29/2026

We're planning an exciting event and we hope you can make it!
Invites will be in the mail soon
To purchase tickets, visit www.kentfire.org/ball

04/23/2026

KVFD and other area Departments will be doing a tanker shuttle drill tomorrow from 6:30pm to approximately 8:30pm Thursday evening. This will take place between Hatch Pond to Spooner Hill. When large fires require significant amounts of water, a tanker shuttle is needed to continuously move water from the water source to the fire. Practicing this drill with other towns makes us more effective and safer.

04/11/2026

04/06/2026

A service and celebration of life for Emergency Member Robbie Kennedy has been set for Saturday, May 9, 2026. The service at St. Andrew’s Parish, 1 North Main Street, Kent, CT will begin at 10:30 AM.

Immediately following the service, all are welcome to join KVFD and the Kennedy family in a tribute procession from St. Andrews to the Kent Volunteer Fire Department for the celebration of Robbie’s remarkable life. Light fare and simple refreshments will be offered.

04/04/2026

We are truly honored to have attended the CSFA Hall of Fame dinner Thursday evening, celebrating the dedication, bravery, and commitment of its newest inductees. We honor their legacies and the invaluable contributions they’ve made to the profession and our communities. We are especially proud to have attended in support of our friend Bernie Meehan. Even with his recent retirement from Danbury Fire Department he continues to support KVFD and many other departments in the area. Congratulations and thank you Bernie! We look forward to sharing many more memories.

04/02/2026

03/28/2026

A friend not only to KVFD, but to all. Congratulations Bernie Meehan

02/27/2026

You were the best Robbie.

Robbie Kennedy was seen as a “cheerleader” for Kent, Connecticut. Recent snowfall allowed for the community to honor him in a big way.

02/12/2026

Kent Volunteer Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of beloved Emergency Member, Robbie Kennedy – radio number 964. Monday evening many of us gathered at the firehouse to honor Robbie and share our cherished memories of him. Robbie joined KVFD in the spring of 1998 when the membership voted him in and committed to, what Apple Kennedy perfectly described as, “a beautiful soul.” His smile, his wave and his spirit will be missed, not just by his KVFD family but by so many in our community.

01/26/2026

As ready as ready can be.