By Michael Contaxis
1st Asst. Chief WFD
The Warwick Fire Department (WFD) continued to have another busy schedule last week and hopes that all of our community mothers had a relaxing and Happy Mother’s Day!
The WFD has responded to 137 calls for service to date. All four fire companies completed vehicle apparatus truck checks and fleet maintenance. On Tues., May 4, company meetings were held at respective fire stations. On Thurs., May 6, the Warwick Fire Police held their monthly meeting.
On Sat., May 8, the WFD removed the Christmas lights from the tree at the Old School Baptist Church. We then responded to multiple automatic alarms, and a motor vehicle accident with minor injuries. Another case where airbags worked to save someone from serious injury. Thank you to the volunteers who responded. Thank you to Warwick PD and Warwick EMS for their help.
Warwick Fire Prevention Team Report
There is an important smoke detector recall notice. If you own a Kidde TruSense smoke or smoke/carbon monoxide alarm, it may need to be replaced. For more information: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Kidde-Recalls-TruSense-Smoke-and-Combination-Smoke-Carbon-Monoxide-Alarms-Due-to-Risk-of-Failure-to-Alert-Consumers-to-a-Fire. You can purchase or replace smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors at your local hardwood store. Also, follow Kidde or First Alert and Sparky The Fire Dog on Facebook for the top tips for fire safety.
Join the Fire Department
Those interested in joining the Warwick Fire Department, age 16 and older, call 986-3473; contact WFD via social media on Facebook or Instagram; email wfd634c@yahoo.com; or stop by any firehouses any evening to speak with a Fire Officer about joining. The best evenings are Mondays at 7 p.m. or the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.
The WFD removed lights from a Christmas tree at Lewis Park in front of the Old School Baptist Meeting House.
