Nominations for the DCFD Operating Committee At-Large Members are now closed. We have two candidates for the openings:

Richard Thomsen
Bob Delaney

Their Statements of Qualification are posted for your review:
https://www.dunnscornersfire.com/content/districtdocs/Rich%20and%20Bob%20Letters%20of%20Intent%202024.pdf

We hope to see you at the Annual Meeting on Wednesday, July 17 at 7pm located at ... (Full Story)

The Nominating Committee for the DCFD Operating Committee hereby provides notice of two At Large members for the Operating Committee positions which are open for election at this year’s annual meeting on Wednesday, July 17,2024.

Each at-large member must be an eligible elector of the Dunns Corners Fire District, specifically a “ person residing within the District, who is qualified to vote in the ... (Full Story)

On Wednesday members responded to multiple different calls and attended weekly training. This Wednesday nights focus was on hose line operations, pumper operations and ground ladders. If you’re interested in joining the fire department stop by on any Wednesday night around 6pm, our members would be happy to show you around the station and provide you with an application.... (Full Story & Photos)

We were hoping that we wouldn’t have to make one of these posts this year, but obviously we do. As of March 15th we are in a burn ban, that means you cannot burn unless you call us and get a burn permit (which would only be granted if it’s actively raining). Neighboring departments have responded to multiple brush fires over the past couple of days, some of which have threatened houses and other property. ... (Full Story & Photos)

This morning both senior and junior members took time to train, the topics we covered were hose line management, gear and SCBA, hydrant operations and drafting operations
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This evening members responded to the Woody Hill Management area to assist an individual who was lost in the woods. Members were able to quickly enter into the woods and locate the individual at their last cellphone ping. The individual left the scene with no injuries and members quickly cleaned up and returned in service. Thank you for the quick and professional response of our volunteers.... (Full Story & Photos)

This morning just after 1AM DCFD responded to its first due for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival there was a smoke condition in the house, the smoke was caused by an appliance in the basement. Members ventilated the house and metered it for CO levels, once it was deemed safe the homeowner was let back in. Tanker 1, Engine 5 and Car 1 responded. Thank you to Cross' Mills Fire Department and ... (Full Story & Photos)

Charlestown Police Department is hosting a Citizens Public Safety Academy! Here are the details and how you can apply...

You have asked for it, a we have heard you ! 📣📣 We are excited to announce we will be hosting a Citizens Public Safety Academy in 2024 ! Along with our public safety partners 🚓🚒🚑,Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service, Dunn's Corners Fire Department, Cross' Mills Fire Department, ... (Full Story & Photos)