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The 2020 Fire District Tax Statements were mailed the first week of November and were due by November 30th. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
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MAIL - your payment to Westerly Fire District, PO Box 2952, Westerly, RI 02891
DROP OFF - in the mail slot at 180 Beach St, Westerly, RI 02891 (do NOT place payment in mailbox at Westerly Town Hall)
CALL - Personal Teller services listed below
THIS MONTH (JANUARY) IN WFD HISTORY
Asst. Chief Joseph Fusaro, January 04
January 20, 1869- The Committee on Fire Engines purchased a steam powered fire engine , The Rhode Island Steam Fire Engine No. 1 along with a new hand pumper to be called the N.F. Dixon No. 2 from the Jeffers Company of Pawtucket RI.
January 5, 1875- The barn of Benjamin Babcock located in Stillmanville was destroyed by fire. This is in Pawcatuck.
January 10, 1901-Vose's Ice house caught fire ... (Full Story)
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THIS MONTH (DECEMBER) IN WFD HISTORY
Asst. Chief Joseph Fusaro, December 01
December 20, 1888- The Chapman Building at the corner of Main and Broad Sts. was heavily damaged.
December 19, 1892- The barn and storehouse owned by AH. Spicer on Cross St were destroyed.
December 1, 1896-Union St, the Dwelling AB Crafts was seriously damaged by fire. House stood where the old police station is.
December 22, 1903-Bee Hive Department Store & Brown Building 20 High St. was completely ... (Full Story)
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Thanksgiving Safety Tips
Captain Sam Homsi, November 25
With 44% of all home fire starting in the Kitchen, the Westerly Fire Department wanted to remind everyone about cooking safety as we approach Thanksgiving. Attached are some helpful tips from the NFPA and the US Fire Administration.
For those planning on deep frying a turkey, please remember a few key tips:
• Keep outdoor fryers off decks, out of garages and a safe distance away from trees and ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Land for Sale
Chief Mackay, November 24
The Westerly Fire District is accepting bids for property located at 2-6 Potter Hill Road. For more information or to submit a bid, call Chief Mackay at 401-596-0402 (Ext 2) or email chief@westerlyfire.com. All offers must be received by 1-4-21 at 2 pm. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Local First Responders Collect 4,900 Pounds of Food for Jonnycake Center
Captain Sam Homsi, November 07
Westerly Fire Department volunteers, joined with members of the Dunn's Corners Fire Department, Westerly Ambulance, and Westerly Police Department, collected 4,900 pounds of food for the Johnnycake Center. Special thanks to McQuade's Marketplace and the Westerly Walmart for allowing our members to make these collections this past Saturday, 11-7-20. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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