Representatives from the Town of Kentville, Kings County, and the Kentville Volunteer Fire Department were in Kentville today to sign a new joint fire services agreement.  Kentville Mayor Andrew Zebian and Kings County Mayor David Corkum, along with Kentville Fire Chief, Scott Hamilton signed the agreement at the Kentville Fire Hall on Friday morning.

Mayor Zebian acknowledged the value of emergency first responders and in particular the fire service saying, “I am proud to stand alongside Mayor Corkum of the County of Kings and Fire Chief Scott Hamilton, to officially sign the Joint Fire Services Agreement.  This partnership between Kentville and the County strengthens cooperation, ensures long-term stability, and reinforces our shared commitment to high-quality fire protection for our residents.”

The new funding and operational agreement with Kentville Fire Department supports and prioritizes volunteer recruitment and retention, public safety, and efficient use of taxpayers funding for a sustainable fire service.  The agreement also allows for a more positive relationship between Town of Kentville and Kentville Volunteer Fire Department, and gives KVFD revenue certainty for the next ten years.

The new agreement commences April 1, 2026.  Consistent with past agreements, the new contract covers a ten-year term and will end in March 2036.