On March 24th, the Dunn's Corners Fire Department responded to an active working chimney fire reported by a 911 caller. Firefighters quickly responded to mitigate the situation, stopping further damage and extension into the home.

As a reminder, PLEASE ensure that you have your chimney professionally cleaned annually. Working chimney fires turn into house structure fire very quickly. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Due to COVID-19, as of Monday, March 23rd, 2020, no public visitors will be admitted to the building. The DCFD Administrative Offices will continue to be staffed Monday thru Friday to assist the public via phone call/email or by appointment. If you need to request a burn permit, plan review, inspection or any other administrative support, please contact our main office number: 401.322.0577 or email ... (Full Story & Photos)

Due to the unexpected and unprecedented COVID-19 virus, changes have been mandated by the RI Department of Business Regulation and the RI State Fire Marshals Office concerning smoke detector inspections. All realtor or home owners that contact our office to schedule will be asked a series of questions concerning the health and wellness of the occupants. Additionally, all inspections MUST be completed ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members of the Red Cross and FEMA will be in Westerly on Saturday Jan. 4, 2020 going door to door offering Home Fire Safety Information and providing free smoke detectors to families. If you would like to set an appointment in advance they can be contacted at 1-877-287-3327 or visit there website at https://www.redcross.org/rhodeisland... (Full Story & Photos)

**Public Notice**

Starting on January 6th, 2020, the Dunn's Corners Fire District will be conducting all smoke detector inspections for new and existing properties on MONDAYS. This is a change from the regularly scheduled Thursday date. Inspection appointments shall be made in advance by calling our main office @ 401-322-0577 or via email to Office Manager Mary Rathbun (Mrathbun@dunnscornersfire.com). ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tonight the Dunn’s Corners Fire Department participated in the Light Parade to celebrate Westerly’s 350th birthday. There was a huge turnout and a good time was had by all!... (Full Story & Photos)

Shortly after noon, on Saturday, November 2nd, the Dunn's Corners Fire Department was toned out to provide mutual aid for a fire on Ocean Rise Drive, in the Misquamicut Fire District. DCFD worked with Misquamicut, Watch Hill, and Westerly Fire Departments. In addition, Westerly police and Westerly Ambulance Corps responded to the scene. Upon arrival, the fire was through the roof, in the rear of ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, October 17th, the Dunn’s Corners Fire Department responded to multiple calls for trees and wires down. Many residents were without power throughout Westerly and Charlestown, due to the high winds. ... (Full Story & Photos)