Last night at approximately 11:16pm DCFD responded for a possible chimney fire, upon arrival we found a light smoke condition, and extension in the wall. DCFD was able to quickly extinguish the fire and confirmed there was no further extension. Engine 4, Engine 5, Tower 5, Brush 7 and Car 1 all responded... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night 20 of our members attended training, which was focused on Preplanning. Pre plans are important for commercial structures so we know what hazards might be inside the building and the location of important controls. Thank you to the Clipper Home for allowing us to go through the building
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This year DCFD is celebrating our 80th year in service. Pictured above are the founding members of the department. The department was formed in 1942 with 13 members and one fire truck, a 1936 Ford truck with a front mounted pump. Currently in 2022, DCFD has 3 Engines, 1 Ladder, 1 Tanker and a Brush truck and over 20 active volunteers.
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Over the weekend members of DCFD got together for the annual Christmas party. Thank you to the Westerly Yatch Club for letting us use your building!
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Last night members of DCFD were out drivers training. Tower 5 was being pumped by Engine 6 #alwaystraining #laddertruck
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This morning members of DCFD, Ashaway Volunteer Fire Association and Misquamicut Fire Department trained in the Bradford elementary school, the main focus was on ventilation, wall breaching and search ops. Great work by all involved! #alwaystraining #aquiredstructure... (Full Story & Photos)

DCFD will be joining the Westerly Police Department in two toy drives, one will be held at the Westerly Walmart this Saturday from 10am-4pm and the second will be held at the Westerly Job Lot on December 3rd from 10am-3pm. Please come by and donate some new and unwrapped toys for local families in need!... (Full Story & Photos)

This past Wednesday night DCFD hosted Cross' Mills Fire Department Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service for extrication training. Great job by everyone who attended!... (Full Story & Photos)