SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Chief Steven Pinch reports that the Union Fire District of South Kingstown will be honoring six of its members who saved a resident as well as a dog during a fire rescue earlier this year. WHEN Monday, July 19, during the UFD’s monthly Warden’s meeting. The meeting
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Union Fire District of South Kingstown Seeks Stories of Past, Present Volunteers for Documentary Film
SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Union Fire District of South Kingstown Chief Steven Pinch and retired UFD Deputy Chief/National Volunteer Fire Council First Vice Chairman Kevin Quinn announce that they are seeking stories of volunteer firefighters for an upcoming documentary film. The National Volunteer Fire Council has partnered with John Deere, Vignette
Read moreUnion Fire District of South Kingstown Hosts Local Cub Scouts, Shares Fire Prevention Tips
SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Chief Steven Pinch is pleased to report that members of the Union Fire District of South Kingstown hosted a local Cub Scout troop recently. On Sunday, June 6, members of the Union Fire District, including Assistant Fire Marshal Dennis Bernier and Tuckertown Station 8 Captain Tyler Parks,
Read moreMembers of Union Fire District Station 9 Complete Multi-Part Water Supply Tanker Training Series
*To view a video of Sunday’s training, click here.* SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Chief Steven Pinch and the Union Fire District of South Kingstown are pleased to report that members of UFD’s West Kingston Station 9 recently completed a three-part training series on rural water supply and tanker shuttle operations. The
Read moreUnion Fire District of South Kingstown Extinguishes Fire Inside Apartment Building Early Saturday Morning
SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Chief Steven Pinch reports that the Union Fire District of South Kingstown extinguished a fire inside a multi-unit apartment building early Saturday morning. At approximately 12:50 a.m., the overnight duty engine and Stations 1, 2, 3, 6 and Ladder 2 responded to a commercial box alarm at
Read moreUnion Fire District of South Kingstown, Kingston Fire District Offering Scholarships
SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Chief Steven Pinch of the Union Fire District of South Kingstown and Chief Nathan Barrington of the Kingston Fire District are pleased to announce that the two departments, in conjunction with the Town of South Kingstown, are offering six scholarships this year totaling $10,000. The scholarships will
Read moreA Statement from Union Fire District of South Kingstown Chief Steven Pinch
SOUTH KINGSTOWN — The following is a statement from Union Fire District of South Kingstown Chief Steven Pinch regarding the upcoming holidays: “The men and women of Union Fire District of South Kingstown would like to wish all of our residents a safe and happy holiday season. “There is no
Read moreUnion Fire District of South Kingstown Shares Tips for Holiday Fire Safety
SOUTH KINGSTOWN — As residents prepare for the holiday season, Chief Steven Pinch and the Union Fire District of South Kingstown wish to remind the community of important fire prevention tips. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 44% of holiday home fires start when decorations are placed too close to
Read moreUnion Fire District of South Kingstown to Co-Host Holiday Toy Drive This Weekend
SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Chief Steven Pinch of the Union Fire District of South Kingstown and Chief Nathan Barrington of the Kingston Fire District are pleased to announce that the two departments will be co-hosting a holiday toy drive this weekend for families in need. WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday,
Read moreUnion Fire District of South Kingstown Extinguishes Structure Fire Thursday Morning
SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Chief Steven Pinch reports that the Union Fire District of South Kingstown extinguished a structure fire in the Wakefield neighborhood early this morning. At 4:37 a.m. Thursday, firefighters responded to a single family home on Dendron Road for the report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, crews
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