McKenney Volunteer Fire Department

05/29/2026

05/23/2026

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Save the Date!! It’s the Annual Town of McKenney Independence Day Celebration! Come out to the Town Square on Saturday, June 27th from 1:00 - 4:00 PM. Classic Games, Cool Prizes, Bounce House, 60s/70s/80s Music & more! Family Fun for everyone.

Vendors welcome - $5 Vendor Registration Fees! Click here: https://forms.gle/DwBomASqcUC26dVR7

05/17/2026

05/06/2026

05/04/2026

05/01/2026

Applications are due one week from today!

Introducing the Dinwiddie Fire & EMS Youth Academy 2026! From June 9th - 11th, we are offering students an exciting chance to learn what it takes to be a first responder!

If you or someone you know is;
- a 9th-12th grader of Dinwiddie County schools,
- a 9th-12th grader currently residing in Dinwiddie County, or a child of Dinwiddie County employee, and
- interested in a hands-on opportunity in career development in pursuing a future in the fire and/or EMS field.
This would be a great opportunity!

More information available through CTE teachers.
Applications now available in the link below!
Please email applications by May 8th, 2026 to [email protected]

https://dinwiddiefire.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-Youth-Academy-Application.pdf

04/30/2026

Please remember that burning is still restricted within town limits until May 15 until after 4 pm and certain open air burnings within town limits require a permit at all times.

The Countywide burn ban has officially been lifted.

04/24/2026

If you notice smoke in the area today, don’t panic. Fort Pickett is conducting a controlled burn and smoke has been seen drifting into the McKenney and DeWitt area.

 Important reminder:  we are still under a burn ban and smoke should never be ignored. Think of today as “don’t be alarmed, but do stay aware.”.

If you see smoke and it seems unusual, close by, or not consistent with this notification, trust your instincts and report it. We’d much rather check on a possible fire than assume. 

04/18/2026

Dinwiddie has a county-wide burn ban, in addition to the state burn ban, that prohibits open-air burning. We have been asked “what is open-air burning”. Open-air burning, means any outdoor fire that is not covered and/or contained within non-flammable barriers and the smoke from the fire does not pass through a chimney. We’ve added some pictures with common examples.

Please also use caution with cigarette butts, machinery, or anything that could potentially start a fire. Let’s keep Dinwiddie safe and if you know a rain dance, add that to your weekend plans!