SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Chief Steven Pinch and the Union Fire District of South Kingstown like to remind residents to take proper precautions and adhere to all regulations regarding swimming pools. The American Red Cross reports that more than 200 children drown in swimming pools each year. Additionally, drowning is the
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Union Fire District of South Kingstown and Kingston Fire District Award Scholarships to Deserving Local Students
SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Chief Steven Pinch of the Union Fire District of South Kingstown and Chief Tom Reed of the Kingston Fire District are pleased to announce that the two departments, in conjunction with the Town of South Kingstown, have once again awarded scholarships to area students. The scholarships
Read moreUnion Fire District Welcomes Members for Skeet Shoot Event
The Union Fire District of South Kingstown held a successful skeet shoot event for its members this week. A total of 30 members participated in the shoot. The Chiefs of the UFD would like to thank the Recruitment and Retention Committee, the Board of Wardens, the Ladies Auxiliary, and Elite
Read moreUnion Fire District Command Staff Takes Part in Special Olympics Torch Run
SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Members of Union Fire District Command Staff, along with their family members, were honored to participate in this year’s Special Olympics torch run. UFD Command Staff was joined by members of the South Kingstown and Narragansett Police Departments as part of the event, held June 4.
Read moreUnion Fire District of South Kingstown Adds New Pumper Truck, Engine 21, to Serve Tuckertown Station
SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Chief Steven Pinch reports that the Union Fire District of South Kingstown has put a new vehicle into service to help serve the needs of residents. Engine 21 officially went into operation recently, and will be housed at Station 8 Tuckertown. It is specially equipped to handle
Read moreUnion Fire District of South Kingstown and Kingston Fire District Once Again Offering Scholarships to Local Students
SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Chief Steven Pinch of the Union Fire District of South Kingstown and Chief Tom Reed of the Kingston Fire District are pleased to announce that the two departments, in conjunction with the Town of South Kingstown, will once again be offering scholarships this year to area students.
Read moreUnion Fire District of South Kingstown Volunteers Take Part in Training with Boston MedFlight
SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Chief Steven Pinch and the Union Fire District of South Kingstown are pleased to announce that members recently had the opportunity to take part in special training through Boston MedFlight. The training took place Wednesday, March 16, at the UFD training grounds. Boston MedFlight is a
Read moreUnion Fire District of South Kingstown Reminds Residents to Check Smoke and CO Alarms
SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Chief Steven Pinch and the Union Fire District of South Kingstown remind residents to test their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Residents are reminded to check alarms in line with the start and end of daylight saving time each spring and fall. According to the National Fire
Read moreUnion Fire District of South Kingstown, Kingston Fire District Extinguish Building Fire on Route 2 Tuesday
SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Chief Steven Pinch and the Union Fire District of South Kingstown, alongside Chief Thomas Reed and the Kingston Fire District, report that both departments responded to a building fire in town yesterday. Units from UFD and KFD were dispatched to a fire alarm at a local auto
Read moreUnion Fire District of South Kingstown Takes On South Kingstown Police in Community Basketball Game
SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Chief Steven Pinch is pleased to report that members of the Union Fire District of South Kingstown took on the South Kingstown Police Department this past weekend in a friendly basketball game as a way to meet and engage with members of the community. The game, which
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