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National Weather Service Alerts for Washington County, RI
We are home to the Kingston Volunteer Department located in Kingston, Rhode Island.
The Kingston Volunteer Fire Department is an all-volunteer, full-service fire department providing world-class fire protection, code enforcement, and emergency medical response services. These services are provided through a highly-trained, dedicated and adaptable force of volunteers known as the Kingston Volunteer Fire Company. The Kingston Volunteer Fire Department operates out of the Kingston Fire District (KFD). What it means to be a Fire District? [Learn more…]
The village of Kingston (approximately 1.6sq miles) is located in the northern portion of the Town of South Kingstown and is the site of the University of Rhode Island’s main campus. Many of the village center’s buildings are listed on the National Register of Historical Places. We have protected the college campus, Kingston residents and visitors of the Town of South Kingstown since July 1923.
Unlike many volunteer fire departments, KFD is home to twelve resident firefighters, whom after extensive training make the firehouse their home. These young professionals enjoy living rent-free in return for maintaining “on-call” volunteer coverage, seven days a week.
We are one of two fire districts serving the Town of South Kingstown. In coordination with the Union Fire District; we provide fire protection services for a full-time resident population of over 30,000 and transient student population of over 13,000.
We encourage you to thoroughly review the public information that we provide as we are very proud of our organization, its transparency and professionalism. We have attempted to present the information necessary so that you could share our pride in this department, its wardens, fire officers and firefighters.
Welcome to KFD! We hope that you enjoy our website.
Harborside Inn Fire
Assistant Chief Erik Brierley, September 12
2357hrs Friday Aug 18, L2 C4 C8 responded to a working fire in an occupied hotel on Block Island. KFD crews operated inside before transitioning to defensive operations. L2 operated on Block Island for roughly 36 hours, flowing over 200,000 gallons of water and opening up. There was heavy fire on multiple floors and the attic. This fire reached 6 alarms and was contained to the original fire building. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Fieldstone Farms Subdivision
Assistant Chief Erik Brierley, September 12
This is a new subdivision being proposed for community members to review. The applicant is proposing to subdivide the existing lot into thirty-nine (39) parcels with ten (10) deed-restricted affordable lots. This application will be reviewed by the Planning Board during the public hearing on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.... (Full Story)
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KFD Dinner Article
Assistant Chief Erik Brierley, February 25
Food can always be a good way to bond and that’s the idea at the Kingston Fire Department.
Charles Hall, president of the Kingston Volunteer Fire Company, has cooked up the idea of providing dinner a few times a week for both the new probationary members as well as those already serving this small community of 8,000 and the nearby sprawling University of Rhode Island....... (Full Story & Photos)
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Middlebridge Rd Structure Fire
Assistant Chief Erik Brierley, February 04
Feb. 4 @1809 E7 L2 C4 responded with @unionfiredistrict to Middlebridge Rd for a working fire. L2 was the 2nd ladder, E7 was the third due engine. KFD units checked for extension. This is one of 14 calls for service in 12 hours for The Defenders of The Hill. #NePlusUltra... (Full Story & Photos)
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Erica Ct. Structure Fire
Assistant Chief Erik Brierley, December 26
Dec. 26 @0656hrs E7 responded to Erica Ct for a reported garage fire. KFD members stretched a 200’ line to the garage and extinguished a small fire. Units remained on scene ventilating and overhauling. No injuries were reported. The fire is under investigation by the UFD Fire Marshal’s office.
#NePlusUltra
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Dewberry Ln. Structure Fire
Assistant Chief Erik Brierley, December 24
Dec. 24 @ 1320hrs E7 responded to Dewberry Ln alongside UFD for a reported structure fire. E7 assisted in ventilation and searches. No injuries were reported but any fire especially this time of year is unfortunate. ... (Full Story)
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Extrication and Structure Fire
Assistant Chief Erik Brierley, December 07
Dec. 7 2022:
0634hrs - R6 E7 handled a MVA w/ entrapment in the first due. Door removal with minor injuries.
0934hrs - L2 arrived first due at a basement fire. Fire was extinguished w/ water cans. Searches were negative.
#NePlusUltra... (Full Story & Photos)
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Rt 1@ Torey Hill Extrication
Assistant Chief Erik Brierley, November 25
R6 responded to Rt. 1 North Bound for an MVA w/ entrapment. 2 patients were transported with non-life threatening injuries. R6 removed 2 doors from 1 car. Extrication was completed in under 7 minutes. #NePlusUltra... (Full Story)
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