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APRIL 11
- Dunn's Corners Fire Fighters participated in an all day Extrication Boot Camp training in Cumberland, RI instructed by Todd Hoffman from Scene of the Accident.
This 1-day hands-on training gave DCFD firefighters the hands-on skills needed to use Hydraulic Tools and Equipment to perform advanced extrication techniques on late model vehicles. The main focus was on coordinating, performing, and supervising ... (Full Story & Photos)
APRIL 11
- On April 11th the Dunn's Corners & Misquamicut Fire Departments trained at 140 Oceanview Avenue, located in the Quonochontaug Central Beach area of Charlestown. The firefighters had the opportunity to conduct hands-on drills on a variety of topics including vertical ventilation, firefighter self extrication techniques and tower operations.
APRIL 07
- On April 7th the Dunn's Corners Fire Department acquired a structure scheduled for demolition at 140 Oceanview Avenue, located in the Quonochontaug Central Beach area of Charlestown. DCFD firefighters had the opportunity to conduct hands-on drills on a variety of topics including vertical ventilation, roof building materials, specialty nozzles (piercing & cellar), basement self rescue techniques, ... (Full Story & Photos)
MARCH 09
- The Dunn's Corners Fire Department would like to remind you when you set your clocks forward this weekend (Sunday March 11th at 2AM) that you also change your batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. DCFD recommends that you replace the batteries when the time changes from standard daylight savings each spring and fall. "Change your clock, change your battery," is a positive theme and ... (Full Story & Photos)
MARCH 04
- On Sunday, March 4th Dunn's Corners & Misquamicut Fire Departments held a joint training at 438 Atlantic Avenue. During this training we covered many scenarios including: search & rescue techniques, mayday operations, ventilation techniques and RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) drags & lifts.
Thank you to the owner, James Tobin, for donating the building & the members of Misquamicut Fire Department ... (Full Story & Photos)
FEBRUARY 25
- Nine members of the Dunn's Corners Fire Department participated in the Providence Stair Climb for the American Lung Association. The DCFD group was the top fund raising team for the event. Carl Johnson was the top individual fund raiser. Great job everybody! ... (Full Story & Photos)
FEBRUARY 19
- On Sunday, February 19th, The Dunn's Corners Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Old Post Road and Oak Ridge Road. ... (Full Story & Photos)
FEBRUARY 12
- Congratulations to Andy Schilke, father of fire fighter Nick Schilke, family member to many in the Department and the District, and friend to all in the Dunn's Corners community, who will be inducted into the Westerly High School Athletic Hall of Fame on March 24! The Department celebrates this well-deserved recognition for Andy's outstanding accomplishments.