Our members were very busy yesterday. First congratulations to FF. Renaghan on passing the Brush 7 test out. Our other members were completing hydrant and hose line operations, cleaning and inspecting ground ladders, washing the bay floors and detailing our apparatus. Thank you to all who took the time out of their Sunday to train and clean our station!... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to FF. Stebbins on successfully completing his test out on Engine 5 this morning. Keep up the hard work!... (Full Story & Photos)

This past Wednesday 26 DCFD members and several members of their families attended our CPR certification/recertification class. Great work by all members who attended!... (Full Story & Photos)

During Wednesday nights meeting we also had two other position changes. Deputy Chief Thomas moved from Car 4 to Car 2. FF J. Gulluscio was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Congratulations to both of them as they have worked very hard for these promotions. Keep up the hard work and dedication!... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night at 12:21 AM DCFD responded for a reported brush fire. The first units arrived on scene and stretched a hose line. Members then spent time wetting down the area and uncovering any hot spots. Units that responded: Car 1, Engine 4, Engine 5 and Brush 7... (Full Story & Photos)

In the month of January our volunteers completed 264 hours of training. The trainings included many skills, ground ladders, hose lines, drivers training, Tower 5 operations, water supply operations, stop the bleed, basics of ems and more topics. Thank you to our dedicated volunteers for constantly training!... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night at our monthly meeting 6 probationary firefighters got sworn in as senior members. Congratulations to FF. M. Lutz, FF. R. Lutz, FF. E. Montalto, FF. A. Nelson, FF. J. Schreier and FF. C. Shumaker. All six of these members have worked hard in the past year to complete the steps and training to become a senior member. Congratulations and keep up the hard work!... (Full Story & Photos)

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)