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JANUARY 13
- 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. ... (Full Story & Photos)
JANUARY 10
- 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 ... (Full Story & Photos)
DECEMBER 11
- 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 ... (Full Story & Photos)
NOVEMBER 20
- 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 ... (Full Story & Photos)
NOVEMBER 05
- 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 ... (Full Story & Photos)
OCTOBER 30
- 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. ... (Full Story & Photos)
OCTOBER 15
- 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 ... (Full Story & Photos)
OCTOBER 09
- 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: