Last evening, LifeStar instructors and crew visited Dunn’s Corners Fire to provide an informative training session for our members. The session covered everything from LifeStar operations and when to call for a helicopter, to safety protocols for landing zones, and how we can work together to provide the best patient care possible.

The highlight of the evening was when a LifeStar helicopter landed ... (Full Story & Photos)

DCFD Annual Banquet Highlights: Celebrating Our Members' Achievements

Last evening, the DCFD came together for our annual banquet to honor the milestones and anniversaries of our members from the past year. We are proud to celebrate the following individuals for their outstanding contributions:

Extra Mile Award:
Rich Thomsen
Marc Renaghan

Top Trainer:
David Shimaker
Tami Thomas

EMS Provider of ... (Full Story & Photos)

**MUTUAL AID STRUCTURE FIRE**

Early in the morning on 3/21 Tanker 1 was requested to the scene of a residential structure fire in the town of Richmond. Tanker 1 responded along with multiple other fire departments. Tankers are a vital resource is areas with no hydrants or limited water supply.... (Full Story & Photos)

**ELECTRICAL FIRE**
At 5:55am Westerly Dispatch notified DCFD of a Box Alarm at Dunn’s Corners Elementary School. Upon arrival Engine 4 and Car 1 went to the panel and found an activated alarm in the basement. Upon investigation crews were met with a heavy smoke condition in the basement. Car 1 struck a 1st alarm assignment, bringing Ladder 1 and Engine 2 from Westerly Fire Department, a RIT team ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night, DCFD conducted our weekly training session, focusing on vehicle extrication techniques. We tackled two challenging scenarios: 1) a victim trapped underneath a vehicle, and 2) a victim pinned inside the driver's seat. Our team worked through various training objectives, including patient care, vehicle stabilization, cutting and spreading methods, and airbag lifts. This session marks the ... (Full Story & Photos)

**BRUSH FIRE WITH EXTENSION**
Last week DCFD responded to a reported brush fire, upon arrival Westerly Police updated the incident to a confirmed brush fire with extension to a shed. The first arriving DCFD apparatus confirmed a well involved 25x15 shed style structure. Command requested a Tanker and Brush truck out of Ashaway. Companies worked on scene and quickly extinguished both fires.... (Full Story & Photos)

**COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE FIRE**
Late this morning Westerly Dispatch alerted DCFD to a box alarm at Dunn’s Corners Elementary School. Upon arrival Car 1 was met by Maintenance personnel reporting an electrical fire in the basement. Engine 4 arrived and sent crews inside to investigate and Engine 6 grabbed the hydrant and secured a water supply. Crews were able to isolate the electrical fire to the kitchen. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Save the Date: February 22nd, 2025! From 7 am - 2 pm.

Event Location: Kelley’s Deli (116 Granite St., Westerly, RI)

Join us for a special event supporting the Karl E. Kenyon Scholarship Fund! This scholarship benefits a graduating high school senior pursuing a career in the Fire Service or EMS field.

Karl E. Kenyon was a dedicated Deputy Chief, a driving force behind the annual DCFD Smokey Bear ... (Full Story & Photos)