News
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New California Defensible Space Proposed Regulations (Part 1)
In recent years, California state leaders have launched a series of actions and investments to confront the increased wildfire risk experienced in the state. Through… Read more…
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Earthquake Safety
The small earthquake last month is a good reminder on how we can prepare and react to earthquakes in our rural Kings Mountain community. Limited… Read more…
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Enjoy your Cookout… Safely!
As Spring has now arrived, many of us will be firing up our outside cooking grills. Grill fires are one of the common fires KMFD… Read more…
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Carbon Monoxide: The Silent Killer
This is usually the time of year the KMFD gets carbon monoxide (CO) alarms due to the increased use of electrical generators, space heaters and… Read more…
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Honoring Our Volunteers and Looking Ahead
I’d like to take this opportunity in the first 2026 Echo to thank all the KMFD volunteers, Board, and community volunteers who consistently provided a… Read more…
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Thanks to our Volunteers and Supporters
I’d like to thank all the KMFD volunteers, Board, and community volunteers who consistently provide the high level of support for Kings Mountain residents and… Read more…
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The Cozy Trap: Hidden Dangers of Winter Heating
As we approach colder weather, many of us on Kings Mountain are firing up (pardon the pun!) our wood burning stoves, fireplaces, and portable heaters.… Read more…
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Support Fast Responses!
People often inquire how they can help the fire department, even without becoming a KMFD firefighter or medical responder. There are a great number of… Read more…
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Chief’s Chat on Fundraising
The KMFD is very appreciative of the great community support for putting on another very successful Kings Mountain Art Fair, benefiting community organizations including the… Read more…
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Lithium-ion Battery
You may have noticed in the news, both locally and nationally, lithium-ion battery safety incidents/fires. These batteries are in numerous devices we all use on… Read more…
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Vehicle Extrication Training
A number of Kings Mtn. residents recently noticed some slightly (or more than slightly) cut up cars in the Community Center Parking lot, and were… Read more…
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Know Before You Burn: CAL FIRE Regulations on Debris and Warming Fire
As fire season intensifies in California, residents of San Mateo County must remain vigilant and informed about CAL FIRE regulations surrounding debris pile burning and… Read more…