The Mission of the City of Keene Fire Department is to provide levels of excellence in emergency, prevention, education and community services to minimize loss of life and property damage due to fire, hazardous materials, medical and other emergencies in an efficient, professional and fiscally responsible manner.

Vision Statement - We will serve our community as a team of highly trained and dedicated professionals committed to the core values of the fire service.

Core Values (S.T.A.I.R)

All members of the Keene Fire Department adhere to the following values:

Service - We strive for excellence in the service we deliver through on-going evaluation and involvement.

Teamwork - We believe in our teamwork through skillful communication and personal cooperation to achieve our common goal.

Accountability - We are responsible, as professionals and individuals for our actions.

Integrity - We act ethically, we expect honesty, loyalty and dedication

Respect - We practice mutual respect by setting a personal example of trust and fairness.

We are proud of our department and pride ourselves on staying ahead of the changes in technology that impact us on a daily basis.

KFD operates out of two fire stations, Central Station located on Vernon St. and Station Two located on Hastings Ave in West Keene.