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New Processes for Annual Meeting MAY 09 - The Dunn's Corners Fire District (DCFD) Operating Committee (OC) would like to advise electors of three important processes leading up to the 2008 DCFD Annual Meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, July 16. 1. Terms will expire for two of the four OC At-Large Members. Any eligible elector of the District can nominate any eligible elector of the District (including him or herself) for the position. ... (Full Story)

Mike Frink Appointed Chief MAY 07 - The Operating Committee of the Dunn's Corners Fire District (DCFD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Frink as the first full-time Chief in District history. Mike was born and raised in the Dunn's Corners area, and has lived here essentially all his life. He has been a member of the Dunn's Corners Fire Department since 1986, starting as a junior member, then progressing through senior ... (Full Story & Photos)

Interim Chief Martin congratulates new Chief Frink

DCFD Responds Mutual Aid to Brush Fire in Bradford MAY 06 - On April 17th at 1517 the DCFD was toned out for mutual aid to Bowling Lane in Bradford for a 2+ acre brush fire. Many local area departments were called to the scene including Ashaway FD, Richmond-Carolina FD, and Charlestown FD. Engine 2 and Engine 7 responded with manpower support. All units cleared the scene at approximately 1730.... (Full Story & Photos)

Checkout the Dunn's Corners Fire Department Video MAY 02 - The video of the DCFD includes photos and video footage of recent and past incidents as well as historical black & white photos. The video was shown at our Awards Banquet on March 15th at the Venice Restaurant. A special thanks to Lt. Carl Johnson & Watch Hill FD Assistant Chief Jason Simmons for putting the video together and to FF Jon Marr for acquiring the historical department photos. -Note: ... (Full Story & Photos)

DCFD Responds to Rainy Early Morning MVA MAY 02 - This morning at approximately 0155 the DCFD was toned out for a minor MVA on the northbound side of Rt. 1 (in the vicinity of Chamber Way). Car 1 and Engine 2 responded to the scene and upon arrival found a Mazada Protege perpendicular to the fencing along the Westerly Airport boundary. The driver of the car sustained minor injuries. All crews were cleared at 0215.... (Full Story)

Blood Drive APRIL 20 - The Dunn's Corners Fire Department will be sponsoring a Blood Drive on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Station #1. This event will be conducted by the Rhode Island Blood Center from 3:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. It will take place the same night as our monthly meeting, so come down early and roll up your sleeve. You might just save someones life! Bring a friend, relative, neighbor or co-worker, too. More is ... (Full Story & Photos)

Firefighters train on WHFD new Ladder Truck APRIL 18 - On Wednesday April 16, 2008 at 6pm; Members from the Watch Hill Fire Department gave DCFD a rare chance to train on their new ladder truck. DCFD Firefighters spent hours climbing the ladder at different heights and angles, operating the controls for moving the ladder and exploring the truck. This was a valuable training for DCFD and we are looking forward to more ladder truck training in the coming ... (Full Story & Photos)

DCFD Responds Mutual Aid to Structure Fire APRIL 16 - On April 16th, 2008 at approx. 1pm. DCFD was requested to respond to Bradford for a house fire on Whelan Drive off of Bradford Road. Engine 6 with a full crew responded to Bradford. The fire started in a clothes dryer and made its way into the wall. Bradford fire crews qucikly knocked down the fire and save the home. E6 stood by at a hydrant located on Bradford Rd. in order to provide a water supply ... (Full Story & Photos)

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