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Jon explains about proper hand and arm placement

D.C.F.D. Firefighters Train in Self-Rescue Technique JUNE 27 - Last Wednesday evening, our firefighters took advantage of an opportunity to learn another self-rescue/survival tool to add to their skill set. It's one of those things that you hope you'll never have to use, but your better off knowing just in case. It doesn't even sound like a good idea when you say it… Headfirst Bailout!! Don't let the name fool you, though. This is a maneuver that can be a ... (Full Story & Photos)

Smokey Bear Parade Scheduled For July 16th JUNE 12 - The annual Smokey Bear Parade is scheduled for Thursday, July 16 @ 5:00PM. This event is sponsored by the Dunn's Corners Fire Department and its members. This is a great family event with fire prevention related goodies given out to the kids at all the stops and of course photo opportunities with Smokey Bear. 100's of children and families enjoy the parade each year. Come on out and help celebrate ... (Full Story & Photos)

Smokey Bear Parade 2008

District Annual Meeting Coming Up Soon MAY 29 - The Dunn's Corners Fire District (DCFD) Operating Committee (OC) would like to remind electors of three important processes leading up to the 2009 DCFD Annual Meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, July 15. 1. Terms will expire for two of the four OC At-Large Members (John Merkel and Dan Schilke). In addition we have a vacant OC At-Large Member position (Richard Hosp's), so we must have an ... (Full Story)

Remember To Be Fire Safe When Grilling Outdoors MAY 24 - The DCFD wants to remind you that fire safety is an essential ingredient when cooking on an outdoor grill this season. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA, www.nfpa.org), in 2003-2006, fire departments responded to approximately 7,900 home fires involving grills and these fires caused $80 million in property damage. As a result, NFPA offers the following safety tips: GENERAL ... (Full Story & Photos)

Protect What You Value Most - Home Fire Sprinklers Save Lives MAY 18 - From the National Fire Protection Association (www.nfpa.org) - Fire kills more people in the United States every year than all natural disasters combined. Ironically, most fire deaths occur in the very place where we feel safest, our own home. Home fires often happen at night when people are sleeping. In only three minutes, a room can become engulfed in flames before anyone awakens. Smoke ... (Full Story & Photos)

Special Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday, May 20 MAY 14 - After nearly two years of negotiation, we have reached agreement on language for long-term contracts for the fire protection services the Dunn's Corners Fire District (DCFD) provides to the Shelter Harbor and Shady Harbor Fire Districts. The DCFD Operating Committee (OC) will present the proposed contracts and seek approval by DCFD voters at a Special Meeting on Wednesday, May 20. The meeting will ... (Full Story)

Two car MVA at Intersection of Langworthy Rd and Shore Rd.

Rainy MVA MAY 07 - A two car MVA occurred late in the afternoon at the intersection of Langworthy Rd and Shore Rd. Upon Car 1's arrival he found two vehicles with major front end damage, and all air bags deployed. All occupants were out of the vehicle with no injuries. There was a fluid spill, and the crew of Engine 2 handled that part of the call. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Hands On Training For Firefighters At The Moose Lodge Building MARCH 31 - On Saturday, March 28th from 0800 - 1600 firefighters from the Dunn's Corners FD, Watch Hill FD, and Westery FD trained at the Moose Lodge. A special thanks to the property owners Seth and Lana Andrew for donating the building for training purposes. This was a practical for a class offered through the Rhode Island Fire Academy called "Beyond the Basics / Fireground Support Operations". The course ... (Full Story & Photos)

FF Tryon and Cpt Kenyon Enter the Building to Conduct a Small Area Search

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