Nominations for the DCFD Operating Committee At-Large Members are now closed. We have two candidates for the openings:

Daniel Roy
Paul Gencarella Jr

Their Statements of Qualification are posted below for your review:

We hope to see you at the Annual Meeting on Wednesday, July 16 at 7pm located at DCFD Station #1!

AT-Large Seat: Daniel Roy

“I am a resident of the Dunn’s Corners Fire District ... (Full Story)

It saddened me to learn that Jim Angelo passed away on May 19, 2025.

Jim was, without question, the non-firefighter most enthusiastically engaged with the Dunn’s Corners Fire District. He attended almost every District Annual Meeting and many Operating Committee meetings for the last 15-20 years. I spoke with him often during my time on the Operating Committee. He was never reluctant to ask us the ... (Full Story)

The Nominating Committee for the DCFD Operating Committee hereby provides notice of two At Large members for the Operating Committee positions which are open for election at this year’s annual meeting on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
Each at-large member must be an eligible elector of the Dunns Corners Fire District, specifically a “ person residing within the District, who is qualified to vote in the ... (Full Story)

see attached special meeting notice

TO BE HELD AT: Station One, Langworthy Road, Westerly, RI
TO BE HELD ON: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
TIME: 6:30 PM
... (Full Story)

Last evening, LifeStar instructors and crew visited Dunn’s Corners Fire to provide an informative training session for our members. The session covered everything from LifeStar operations and when to call for a helicopter, to safety protocols for landing zones, and how we can work together to provide the best patient care possible.

The highlight of the evening was when a LifeStar helicopter landed ... (Full Story & Photos)

DCFD Annual Banquet Highlights: Celebrating Our Members' Achievements

Last evening, the DCFD came together for our annual banquet to honor the milestones and anniversaries of our members from the past year. We are proud to celebrate the following individuals for their outstanding contributions:

Extra Mile Award:
Rich Thomsen
Marc Renaghan

Top Trainer:
David Shimaker
Tami Thomas

EMS Provider of ... (Full Story & Photos)

**MUTUAL AID STRUCTURE FIRE**

Early in the morning on 3/21 Tanker 1 was requested to the scene of a residential structure fire in the town of Richmond. Tanker 1 responded along with multiple other fire departments. Tankers are a vital resource is areas with no hydrants or limited water supply.... (Full Story & Photos)

**ELECTRICAL FIRE**
At 5:55am Westerly Dispatch notified DCFD of a Box Alarm at Dunn’s Corners Elementary School. Upon arrival Engine 4 and Car 1 went to the panel and found an activated alarm in the basement. Upon investigation crews were met with a heavy smoke condition in the basement. Car 1 struck a 1st alarm assignment, bringing Ladder 1 and Engine 2 from Westerly Fire Department, a RIT team ... (Full Story & Photos)