Thursday: At approximately 10:00 Rescue 6 was dispatched to the the intersection of Woodruff Ave and Robinson St for an MVA with entrapment. Rescue 6 and UFD Special Hazards 1 worked to remove the driver's door to free the patient. Friday: Around 21:00 Rescue 6 was dispatched Message 1 (highest priority response; immediate threat to [...]
Deputy Chief DeGrave and UFD Deputy Chief Pinch were interviewed by NBC10's Mario Hilario about ongoing recruitment and the importance of volunteerism. Anyone interested in volunteering at KFD, fill out the form here. Those interested in volunteering with UFD should visit their website at http://unionfiredistrict.com/ http://www.turnto10.com/video?clipId=9194963&autostart=true
UPDATE: Bids have closed. Thanks to those that submitted bids. The below link is for the current Bid Invitation, as advertised on August 8, 2013 for a 100’ Platform Ladder. Sealed bids are due, per specifications and special instructions by Friday, August 16, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. We welcome all qualified parties to submit bids [...]
On Sunday, August 4th, just before 1900, Rescue Boat 4 was dispatched with UFD Rescue Boats 7 and 8 to Worden's Pond to assist in a search for a father and son. The duo had launched from Taylor's Landing heading South on the Chipuxet River towards Worden's Pond. They never arrived at the Worden's Pond [...]
On Wednesday, July 24, South Kingstown Dispatch received a call from a resident at 62 Gould Street reporting a fire in the basement. The first alarm was struck at 13:56 for UFD Stations 1, 2, 3, 6 and KFD Ladder 2. Upon arrival Car 21 reported a 2 story, wood frame dwelling with smoke showing. [...]
In a letter to the Kingston Volunteer Fire Company, President of KFD Board of Wardens, Donald Cobb, writes the following: "The Kingston Fire District Board of Wardens has appointed a new Deputy Chief, effective July 1, 2013. Christopher DeGrave has proven his skills, qualifications, and dedication over the years; he has served on the fire-line [...]
UPDATE: Bids have closed. Thanks to those that submitted bids. The below link is for the current Bid Invitation, as advertised on June 13, 2013 for Multiple Vehicles. Sealed bids are due, per specifications and special instructions by Friday, June 21, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. We welcome all qualified parties to submit bids as posted. [...]
On June 12, KFD's new, updated website went live. This new site that you are now visiting is designed to be more user friendly and streamlined. It offers answers to most of the questions we frequently field. While the site is live, there are still a few pages where the info has not yet been [...]
Kingston Fire has expanded its presence in the social media realm by opening an YouTube channel. Recruitment and training videos will be posted there. KingstonFireRI YouTube
May 5 - At 11:50 Rescue 6 was dispatched for an MVA with entrapment. Initial reports indicated 2 separate accidents in the same area, 1 MVA involving a bus and 1 involving an SUV. Rescue 6 was able to determine upon arrival that the MVAs were related and the bus and SUV were involved in [...]
