Union Fire District Takes Part in Multi-Agency Water Rescue Training Drill

Union 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

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Union Fire District of South Kingstown Members Rescue Injured Kayaker from River

Union 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

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Union Fire District of South Kingstown Responds to Multiple Fires

Union Fire District of South Kingstown Responds to Multiple Fires

SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Chief Steven Pinch reports that the Union Fire District responded to multiple fires this past weekend. On Sunday, Aug. 7 at approximately 2 a.m., Union Fire District received a call for a fire at a home on Robinson Street. Upon arrival, firefighters found that a fire had

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Union Fire District of South Kingstown Assists Disabled Boaters Saturday Morning

Union Fire District of South Kingstown Assists Disabled Boaters Saturday Morning

SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Chief Steven Pinch reports that the Union Fire District of South Kingstown assisted disabled boaters this morning.  On Saturday, Aug. 6 at 10:34 a.m., Union Fire District was called to assist a disabled boat with two people on board. Chief Pinch along with members from Stations 2,

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Union Fire District of South Kingstown Assists Seniors at Regional COVID-19 Clinic

SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Chief Steven Pinch is pleased to report that members of the Union Fire District of South Kingstown have been providing a detail at the regional COVID-19 vaccination site in town. Members of the Union Fire District have been helping transport elderly patients to and from their vehicles

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Union 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

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A 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

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Union Fire District of South Kingstown Shares Tips for Holiday Fire Safety

Union 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

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Union Fire District of South Kingstown to Co-Host Holiday Toy Drive This Weekend

Union 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,

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