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Open Burning - Know The Laws

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DCFD Firefighters Train In Rope Rescue, Bail Out JUNE 28 - A situation may arise where a firefighter may need to make an escape from a burning building or a hazardous area. Sometimes a window is the only point of egress for the firefighter. In order to train for a scenario like this, we traveled (along with firefighters from the Union Fire District) to the training facility in South Kingstown on Sunday, June 22nd. The purpose of the training was a hands-on ... (Full Story & Photos)

Lt. Johnson bailing out of the window.

Annual Smokey Bear Parade Set For July 10th JUNE 21 - The Dunn's Corners Fire Department would like to invite everyone in the Westerly/Charlestown areas to the 2008 annual Smokey Bear Parade on Thursday, July 10th. Many local fire departments, ambulance corps, and police departments will be participating in this year's parade. It is a festive parade, with all the emergency vehicles running with full lights and sirens through several areas in Westerly ... (Full Story)

Firefighter Mike Whitt Receives Award For Heroic Life Saving Efforts JUNE 17 - On Tuesday, June 10th, Firefighter Mike Whitt received an award for his heroic life saving efforts on September 24, 2007. On that day, FF Whitt was at his daytime job working as a lifeguard at the local YMCA. Dan Boyle, a Stonigton resident, was at the pool swimming when he went into cardiac arrest. It was the quick response of the YMCA director Denise Griffin and lifeguard Mike Whitt who saved ... (Full Story & Photos)

Firefighter Whitt, recipient of a Heart Saver award

Congratulations To Our Graduating High School Seniors JUNE 15 - I would like to take a moment to offer congratulations to this years crop of graduating high school seniors. When you see them, take a minute to acknowledge their accomplishments. Every year it gets more challenging to complete all of the requirements for graduation. These young people who are part of the Dunn's Corners Fire Department have done all that is required and still found time and energy ... (Full Story)

Is He Good Or What? JUNE 14 - A couple of nights ago, we had a call just before eleven at night to investigate a smell of smoke from a resident on West Beach Road. Charlestown Police arrived first, and advised dispatch that the smell might be coming in from across the pond, possibly the Shelter Harbor area. Engine 6 arrived just ahead of me and confirmed that there was no problem in the residence, so we started to "sniff" elsewhere. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Map showing the large area affected by the North Carolina (and other) wildland fire.

Firefighters Train On WHFD's Old Ladder 104 MAY 30 - On Wednesday, May 28th, DCFD firefighters trained on Watch Hill FD's old Ladder 104. Deputy Chief Bob Peacock and Captain Jane Perkins of the WHFD were the instructors for the evening. They went over the various features of the truck including how to operate the ladder from the turret. Many DCFD firefighters got hands-on training on the ladder operation as well as a few firefighters ascended the ... (Full Story & Photos)

DCFD And Bomb Squad Respond To Call Of Uncovered Hand Grenade MAY 26 - On May 26th, the DCFD was called to the scene of a home owner who dug up a hand grenade in their backyard. Crews from the DCFD and WPD contained the area and notified the State Police and Bomb Squad. The Bomb Squad dismantled the grenade and determined it to be WW2 vintage. It was also determined that the grenade had been previously deactivated by having the contents boiled out of it. ... (Full Story & Photos)

DCFD Responds To Route 1 Accident MAY 26 - On May 22nd at approximately 1251, the DCFD was toned for a 1 car MVA on Route 1 in the vicinity of Chamber Way. Upon arrival it was determined the vehicle went over an embankment after crossing 3 lanes of travel. DCFD crews aided WAC in the removal of the patient from the woods. The occupant was treated for minor injuries. This was a very interesting call for the tow truck driver. All crews ... (Full Story & Photos)

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