SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Chief Steven Pinch and the Union Fire District of South Kingstown regret to announce the passing of Board of Warden Member Anthony G. “Tony” Ciccone. Ciccone, a resident of South Kingstown and native of Cranston, passed away Saturday, Nov. 19 at the age of 82. He was
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PHOTOS: Union Fire District Hosts Group of Volunteer Firefighters from Greece for Weeklong Visit

SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Chief Steven Pinch is pleased to announce that the Union Fire District successfully hosted a group of firefighters from Greece this past week as part of a continuing, longstanding partnership with the Hellenic Volunteer Firefighters Association (HVFA). A dozen volunteer firefighters and additional personnel from the HVFA
Read moreUnion Fire District Thanks Ocean State Job Lot for Generous Donation

SOUTH KINGSTOWN — In preparation for the Union Fire District hosting 16 Greek firefighters for a week of training and collaboration later this month, Ocean State Job Lot made an extremely generous donation of snacks and goodies as a welcome gift for UFD’s guests. The Union Fire District thanks Ocean
Read more*MEDIA ADVISORY* Union Fire District to Host 12 Volunteer Firefighters from Greece for Mutual Training Opportunity

SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Chief Steven Pinch is pleased to announce that the Union Fire District will be continuing a longstanding partnership with the Hellenic Volunteer Firefighters Association this month when a dozen volunteer firefighters and additional personnel from Greece visit the department for a week to train and interact with
Read moreUnion Fire District Takes Part in Multi-Agency Water Rescue Training Drill

SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Chief Steven Pinch reports that members of the Union Fire District took part in a multi-agency water rescue training drill this week. On Wednesday, Oct. 19, Stations 5, 7, and 8, along with Special Hazards from Station 1 and Chief 6, participated in a joint night exercise
Read moreUnion Fire District Mourns Passing of Former Chief Andre Boisvert

SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Chief Steven Pinch and the Union Fire District of South Kingstown regretfully announce the passing of former Chief Andre “Andy” Boisvert. Chief Boisvert, of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 4. He was a native of South Kingstown. Chief Boisvert joined the Peace Dale Fire Department in
Read moreUnion Fire District of South Kingstown and Kingston Fire District Invite Public to Annual Firefighters Memorial Service

SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Chief Steven Pinch on behalf of the Union Fire District of South Kingstown, and Chief Thomas Reed on behalf of the Kingston Fire District, invite the public to the annual Firefighters Memorial Service this coming weekend. WHEN Sunday, Sept. 25, starting at noon WHERE South Kingstown Firefighters
Read moreUnion Fire District of South Kingstown Members Rescue Injured Kayaker from River

SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Chief Steven Pinch reports that the Union Fire District assisted in rescuing an injured boater yesterday evening. At approximately 7:45 p.m. Sunday, the Union Fire District, along with the Kingston Fire District, were dispatched to the Chipuxet River in West Kingston for a reported of an injured
Read moreUnion Fire District of South Kingstown Shares Fire Safety Tips as University of Rhode Island Students Resume Classes

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The Union Fire District of South Kingstown, along with the Kingston Fire District and the Narragansett Fire Department, would like to remind students how to avoid fire dangers in their homes and apartments as University of Rhode Island students return to campus and off-campus housing. From January
Read moreUnion Fire District, Whalers Brewing Company Team Up For Food Truck Night; Seek Interested Participants

SOUTH KINGSTOWN — The Union Fire District of South Kingstown is pleased to announce it has teamed up with Whalers Brewing Company for a special event later this month. A food truck night honoring volunteer firefighters will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 31 from 4-8 p.m. The special event will
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