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Welcome to the Town of Little Compton Fire Department. The purpose of this web site is to provide you with general information about our department; provide you with specific information about current issue affecting you and your family; update you about our latest incidents and events; and, give you an opportunity to contact us with any questions or comments you may have.
Our site is not only designed to offer you interesting and educational information, but also to reflect the tremendous pride and spirit within our department. We maintain a great respect for our history, and a strong sense of duty towards excellent performance in the present, and we look forward to meeting the challenges of the future. The Little Compton Fire Department is committed to delivering the highest quality of service to the Town of Little Compton in the most effective, efficient, safest, and professional way possible. The fire department provides services in fire suppression, rescue, fire prevention, fire inspection, emergency medical services, ocean rescues and disaster mitigation to list a few.
Our greatest resource, by far, are the 12 dedicated firefighters that currently make up this great department. The firefighters are committed to protecting the Town of Little Compton 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The department has one station which houses 7 different pieces of up-to-date, well maintained fire apparatus.
Whether you are a seeking specific information or just browsing, whether you are a concerned citizen of our community, or simply a curious fire buff; we trust you will find this web site helpful and informative. We welcome your questions or comments.
Best regards,
Richard G. Petrin
Chief of Department
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Spring Forwards: Change your Smoke/CO Detector Batteries
LCFD, March 05
As the start of daylight savings time approaches, the LCFD would like to remind you of the helpful tradition of changing your Smoke, CO or Combination detectors battery when you set the clocks forwards in the spring and backwards in the fall. Even if your detectors are “hardwired” to your house’s power, they still contain a battery, should you lose power. Detectors should be checked monthly.
It is ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Multiple Rescue Calls
LCFD, February 26
Once Again, the LCFD was able to respond to 3 rescue calls in the span of an hour and a half with both Rescue 1 and Rescue 2 as well as a mutual aid Rescue from Tiverton. Increased staffing has continued to allow Rescue 1 to stay in service which lets us rely less on our already very busy mutual aid partners.... (Full Story)
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Increased Staffing Allows Crews to Respond to Multiple Medical Emergencies
LCFD, February 24
It is unusual for the LCFD to be able to respond to multiple emergency medical calls simultaneously. However, due to increased manpower assigned to storm coverage, members of the LCFD were able to staff Rescue 1 and transport two patients to the hospital at the same time. LCFD Firefighters, Police/Fire Dispatchers and LC Police Officers and DPW personnel have been working well beyond the call of duty, ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Icey Conditions Create Slip and Fall Hazards
LCFD, February 24
Today the LCFD has responded to numerous slip and fall related injuries. Due to increased staffing, we have been able to safely extricate and treat all of our patients with help from our mutual aid partners.
We urge all residence who are prone to fall and slip hazards or who may not be able to recover quickly to stay indoors. The ground is deceptively slippery even after it is plowed or shoveled. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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