http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/rss News articles published on dunnscornersfire.com using RSS 2.0 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:47:25 GMT http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=314 The Dunn's Corners Fire Department responded to an early morning one car MVA on the corner of Shore and Langworthy Roads on Friday, January 13th. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:41:57 GMT http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=314 http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=313 On Thursday, February 2nd, the Rhode Island Blood Center will be conducting a blood drive at the Dunn's Corners Fire Department, Station #1 at 1 Langworthy Road, Westerly, R.I. They will be accepting donors between the hours of 3:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. Did you know that for each pint of blood donated three people may be helped, not just one. This is due to different components of the blood being utilized in different applications. You could really make a difference in someone's life. It might even save a life. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:26:24 GMT http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=313 http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=315 Firefighters can only learn so much by reading textbooks. Hands-on training presents an opportunity for firefighters to physically practice techniques and sharpen their skills. On December 11th the Dunn's Corners Fire Department acquired a structure located at 231 Post Road scheduled for demolition. DCFD firefighters had the opportunity to conduct hands-on drills on a variety of topics, including vertical and horizontal ventilation; forcible entry; mayday drills; search and rescue; firefighter rescue techniques; and flowing water. A special thank you to Rick Quattromani for donating the building to DCFD for training. Dunn's Corners Fire Department appreciates any future opportunities to train in acquired structures scheduled for demolition. Thanks to Department Photographer Rebecca Schilke for the photos. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:30:38 GMT http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=315 http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=312 A situation may arise where a firefighter may need to make an escape from a burning building or a hazardous area. Different types of personal safety systems are available which allow firefighters to exit the room in a fast & controlled way. DCFD Firefighters are equipped with a personal safety system which includes a 35' personal escape rope, escape eight, two locking carabiners and a Class II harness in their bunker gear. This system enables our firefighters the ability to tie off to an object in the room, exit through the window, and descend to the ground safely. As part of our annual self-rescue training we held a two part training this year. The first part of the training was classroom based where we discussed safety on the fire ground, bailout techniques and reviewed our rope rescue bags & knots. For the second part of the training we traveled to the Union Training Drill Tower in South Kingstown on Sunday, November 20th. The purpose of this training was a hands-on practical for self rescue bail out. All firefighters had the chance to practice multiple bailout techniques from the 1st and 2nd floor of the drill tower shown in the pictures below. For additional safety we wore an additional Class III harness attached to a belay system. During the different bailout techniques, we wore our full turnout gear with SCBA (approx 60 ibs) and anchored our life safety rope to a handrail inside of the building or a halligan tool through a subfloor. The following descent techniques were also practiced or demonstrated during training: hand & knot, rescue eight and personal descender w/Crosby Hook. Thank you to our instructor, Captain Chris Brademeire, for a job well done. We look forward to training with firefighters from the Union Fire District in the future. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 06:07:20 GMT http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=312 http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=311 The Dunn's Corners Fire Department would like to remind you when you set your clocks back this weekend (Sunday November 6th 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 has become a common phrase. Smoke detectors have saved many lives and may save yours. More than 50% of fatal residential fires take place at night when people are sleeping. If a fire starts while your family is asleep, smoke detectors will wake you up. They can make the difference between life and death in a fire emergency. - Smoke alarms cut your chances of dying in a home fire nearly in half. Smoke alarms sense abnormal amounts of smoke or invisible combustion gases in the air. They can detect both smoldering and flaming fires. - If a fire occurs inside a bedroom, dangerous gases can cause heavier sleep. Smoke alarms inside bedrooms will be more likely to wake you. - Vacuum cobwebs and dust from your smoke alarms monthly. Smoke alarms are less sensitive when they are dirty. Keep them operating most efficiently. - Use the test button to test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors once a month. The test feature tests all electronic functions. If necessary, replace batteries immediately. Make sure children know what your detectors sound like. - Replace your smoke alarms every 10 years. Smoke alarms become less sensitive over time. This is a joint recommendation by the National Fire Protection Association and the US. Consumer Products Safety Commission. - Carbon monoxide detectors can detect the colorless and odorless gas which is highly toxic before it builds up to dangerous levels. They should be used in addition to smoke detectors. For more information on smoke alarms, you can go to the U.S. Fire Administration page at: http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/campaigns/smokealarms/alarms/index.shtm If you have any questions in regard to smoke and/or carbon monoxide detectors, feel free to email us at info@dunnscornersfire.com. Remember - A WORKING SMOKE ALARM & CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE! Sat, 05 Nov 2011 11:58:16 GMT http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=311 http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=310 DCFD and over fifteen other departments responded for mutual aid to High Street in Ashaway, to help the Ashaway Fire Department fight a structure fire. There are no hydrants in the area so multiple tankers were used to transport water to the scene. Many departments remained at the scene for over six hours. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:46:10 GMT http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=310 http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=309 On Saturday, October 15, the Dunn's Corners Fire Department held an Open House. A dedication ceremony took place at 11:00 to christen new Engine 7 in memory of Former Deputy Chief Karl E. Kenyon. Various demonstrations took place throughout the day. A special thank you goes to Westerly Rescue for demonstrating high angle rescues and Randall Realty for allowing us to use their parking lot for an extrication demonstration. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 02:57:53 GMT http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=309 http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=308 Open House and Dedication - Saturday, October 15 The Dunn's Corners Fire Department invites the public and neighboring Fire, EMS, and Police Departments to attend our Open House on Saturday, October 15. The event will be held at Station 1 (1 Langworthy Road, Westerly) from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. We will host demonstrations on: Child Seat Safety Vehicle Extrication Hi-Angle Rescue We will also hold a ceremony at 11:00 AM dedicating our new Engine 7 to the memory of Deputy Chief Karl Kenyon. Of course we will have refreshments, apparatus displays and other fun activities. We hope to see you there. Note to Departments: please leave your apparatus at home, due to limited parking. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 01:16:43 GMT http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=308 http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=307 Jim Angelo, a member of our fire district, has organized a fundraiser for DCFD. Join or renew your BJ's membership and a donation of $5 will be made to the DCFD. Jim will be at Station #1 from 7PM - 8PM this Wednesday, October 5th. You can stop by and fill out the membership form and ask him any any questions that you may have. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:17:24 GMT http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=307 http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=306 Thanks to the Liberty Mutual "Be Fire Smart Safety Pledge" program, 10 fire departments will win a $10,000 grant which can help with everything from new equipment to public education. The Fire Safety Pledge program is your chance to give back to the brave men and women of our local fire department who tirelessly work to protect our community. Each fall, Liberty Mutual offers ten $10,000 awards to fire departments where community members demonstrate their commitment to fire safety. It's very simple to help. All you have to do is go to: http://www.befiresmart.com/protect-your-community/fire-safety-pledge/ You will take a 10 question, multiple choice fire safety pledge quiz. You will earn 1 point for each question that you answer correctly. Once you have completed the quiz, you select the "Dunn's Corners Fire Department" to apply your earned quiz points to. That's all...it's that simple. This pledge program is open from now through October 31st. On behalf of the women and men of the Dunn's Corners Fire Department, we thank you for your assistance. Sun, 25 Sep 2011 01:23:40 GMT http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=306 http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=305 On September 11, 2011, the Westerly Sun featured our Chief, Mike Frink, in their "In the Easy Chair" series of interviews. We thank the Westerly Sun for giving us permission to post the article here on our web site. Chief Mike Frink AGE 40. OCCUPATION Fire chief. Dunn's Corner Fire District. RESIDENCE South Woody Hill Road, Westerly. BORN, RAISED & GREW UP IN Westerly. FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND MY TIME Hunting fishing, bowling, golf, coaching Pee Wee Football and Little League baseball. PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT Becoming first full-time chief of the Dunn's Corner Fire District. WHAT I HOPE TO BE REMEMBERED FOR Making a difference to someone in need. TOP ITEM ON MY BUCKET LIST I don't have any. WHAT I WANTED TO BE WHEN I GREW UP Pro baseball player. PERSON WHO HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST Coach Chris Wreidt. FAVORITE BOOK/LAST BOOK READ I'm not a big reader. FAVORITE SONG "I Swear," by John Michael Montgomery. FAVORITE MOVIE "A Few Good Men." FAVORITE PET Fisk, a black Lab, and yes, he's named for Carlton! FAVORITE FOOD Pizza. AMOUNT OF TIME I SPEND A DAY ON FACEBOOK Not much. TRAIT I MOST ADMIRE Caring. PET PEEVE People driving slowly in the high-speed lane. FAVORITE QUOTATION "Life is ten percent of what happens to you and ninety percent of how you respond." — Lou Holtz. MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT LIVING IN WESTERLY We have a little of everything. CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT I have everything I need. LITTLE KNOWN FACT ABOUT ME I hate cheese — except for mozzarella — on pizza. BEST ADVICE I'VE EVER RECEIVED There's no "I" in team. ADVICE I BEST LIKE TO GIVE We all make mistakes — it's what we learn from our mistakes so we don't make them again. IF I RULED THE WORLD I WOULD I would get rid of the pension system. I am sick of hearing about it! IF I WON THE LOTTERY, THE FIRST THING I WOULD DO IS Won't happen. I'm not that lucky. I DRIVE A 1998 blue-silver Dodge Ram 1500. I WOULD GIVE MY LIFE FOR My family. IF I COULD HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH ANYONE IN THE WORLD, I WOULD PICK My dad, Otis Frink. He passed away 15 years ago. I want to know where he got his patience. — Interview conducted and edited by Nancy Burns-Fusaro Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:05:10 GMT http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=305 http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=304 The Dunn's Corners Fire Department was called as mutual aid to support the Charlestown/Cross Mills Fire Department in extinguishing a house fire on South County Trail. The DCFD was called along with the Hope Valley and Carolina Fire Departments, Charlestown Rescue, and the Charlestown Police Department. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 01:27:36 GMT http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=304 http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=303 On Wednesday, the Dunn's Corners Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident on Route One. At the time of the accident there were no functioning traffic lights at this intersection due to power outages in the area from Hurricane Irene. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:45:46 GMT http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=303 http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=302 On Sunday, the Dunn's Corners Fire Department responded to a generator fire. The driveway to the residence was blocked by downed trees. The department quickly removed the trees and the fire was extinguished. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:29:24 GMT http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=302 http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=301 During Hurricane Irene, the Dunn's Corners Fire Department responded to over twenty calls within the fire district. Most of the calls were for downed trees and wires, and fire alarm activations. The department worked with utility crews, the Westerly Police Department, and the Westerly Department of Public Works to clear roads and driveways as quickly as possible. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 02:12:57 GMT http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=301 http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=300 WESTERLY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER AREA OF EVACUTION: Shelter Harbor and all residences and businesses south of Shore Road and Watch Hill Road south of Happy Valley Road. This includes all areas of Weekapaug, Misquamicut and Watch Hill. Westerly Town Manager Steven T. Hartford is ordering the evacuation of low-lying coastal areas. Residents are ordered to evacuate their residences and businesses by 6:00 PM Saturday. No access will be allowed into the evacuation area after 6:00 PM Saturday. Effective 8:00 AM Saturday only residents, business owners and employees will be allowed in the area of evacuation. Residents needing emergency shelter may respond to the Red Cross Shelter located at the Westerly Senior Center on State Street in Westerly. This shelter will open at 4:00 PM Saturday. Pet owners may bring their pets to the Westerly Animal Shelter between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Saturday. All residents are urged to call 211 for any questions which are not an emergency. For additional information go to the Westerly Police Department webpage: http://www.westerlypolice.org/ Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:48:59 GMT http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=300 http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=299 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. During this 1-day hands-on training event we spent the entire day using new techniques and procedures designed for both today and tomorrow's advanced vehicle designs and materials. We learned how to work with Hybrid, Electric, and Alternative Fuels vehicles, and how to gain access to vehicles with the newest and most advanced Ultra High Strength steels and airbag systems. We also had the opportunity to work with everything from the simplest of hand-tools to the newest and most powerful hydraulic tools. The entire day was spent handling tools and performing the latest extrication procedures, while focusing on Patient Care and Disentanglement. Other fire departments that participated in this training were: Saylesville Fire Department, Middletown Fire Department, Cumberland Fire District, Carolina Fire District and Warwick Fire Department Thank you to Scene of the Accident for your advanced training class! www.sceneoftheaccident.com Tue, 23 Aug 2011 02:45:37 GMT http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=299 http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=298 Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Johnson (Assistant Chief)! They were married on August 6, 2011 at the Watch Hill Chapel. All members of the DCFD wish them the very best! Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:47:47 GMT http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=298 http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=297 The Dunn's Corners Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident at the corner of Shore Rd. and Noyes Neck Rd. Westerly Ambulance and the Westerly Police Department also responded. Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:19:42 GMT http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=297 http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=294 On Tuesday, August 23rd, the Rhode Island Blood Center will be conducting a blood drive at the Dunn's Corners Fire Department, Station #1 at 1 Langworthy Road, Westerly, R.I. They will be accepting donors between the hours of 3:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. Did you know that for each pint of blood donated three people may be helped, not just one. This is due to different components of the blood being utilized in different applications. You could really make a difference in someone's life. It might even save a life. If interested in donating, you can stop by the Station or you can make an appointment on-line at: www.ribc.org and eneter "1831" for the sponsor code. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:07:51 GMT http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=294 http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=296 On Wednesday, July 27th, the DCFD responded to a structure fire at the Aqua Star Motel on Route One. Surrounding departments aided in extinguishing the fire and supplying water. One building was heavily damaged but fortunately there were no injuries. Sun, 31 Jul 2011 01:23:05 GMT http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=296 http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=295 The annual Karl Kenyon Smokey Bear Parade was held on Thursday, July, 21st. Attendance at this year's parade was higher than previous years. Thank you to all who helped to make this a great event! Sun, 31 Jul 2011 01:21:56 GMT http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=295 http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=293 DCFD responded to a two car motor vehicle accident on Route One in front of the Walmart Entrance. Westerly Ambulance also responded and obtained two refusals. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 01:13:48 GMT http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=293 http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=292 On July 7th, the Dunn's Corners Fire Department, along with the Ashaway Fire Department were called to assist the Bradford Fire Department with a structure fire on River Lane. The Bradford Fire Department did a good job in saving the structure. DCFD helped with overhaul. Westerly Police and Westerly Ambulance were also on scene. Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:54:45 GMT http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=292 http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=291 The Dunn's Corners Fire Department was called to assist Westerly Ambulance in setting up a Lifestar landing zone at the Walmart parking lot, for a utility worker with a severe hand injury. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 02:48:47 GMT http://www.dunnscornersfire.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=291