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The RCFD Tax Collector's Office will have new temporary office hours.
Starting September, Saturdays 11am to 1pm.
You are welcome to leave a voicemail 401-213-6494 or email taxes@rcfd.org
Thank you.

 

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No Caption Another great Halloween in the books 🎃 Despite a busy day, including a structure fire, two additional calls, and multiple members attending their FF1 practicals, we still made sure to be there to hand out candy and fire prevention goodies!

Richmond - Carolina Fire District, November 01

Thank you to everyone who stopped by. All of the costumes were awesome, and we loved seeing everyone!

A special thank you to our dedicated volunteers who continue to show up. Your time, commitment, and service to our community never go unnoticed. We appreciate you!... (Full Story & Photos)

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This morning we were dispatched to assist Hope Valley-Wyoming Fire with a structure fire in the Red Oak drive neighborhood

Richmond - Carolina Fire District, October 31

We worked alongside their crews to bring this fire under control quickly and with no injuries.
Great job by all involved.

E-611 E-612 E-613
T-625 SH-600... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Messaging around smoke alarms and batteries is more nuanced now that newer smoke alarms often feature 10-year batteries

Richmond - Carolina Fire District, October 30

For those ending #DaylightSavingTime this weekend, change clocks and check batteries only if needed. Test smoke alarms monthly.

For more information on changing clocks and batteries: https://nfpa.social/4o3pEmg... (Full Story & Photos)

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🔴CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) IS INVISIBLE, ODORLESS, TASTELESS, AND CAN KILL IN MINUTES 🚨🚨WHEN A CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM SOUNDS ➡️ EXIT THE BUILDING TO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY ➡️ CALL 911 ➡️ STAY IN FRESH AIR UNTIL FIRST RESPONDERS DECLARE THE BUILDING IS SAFE T

Richmond - Carolina Fire District, October 27

🔴 SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING include headaches, chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, and loss of consciousness.

🔴 CARBON MONOXIDE SOURCES INCLUDE:
Grills, camp stoves, furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces, wood stoves, gas ranges, non-electrical heaters, vehicles, boats, fuel-burning equipment, e.g., chainsaws.

🔴AVOID CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE:
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No Caption 🎃 Make your jack-o’-lantern fire safe!

Richmond - Carolina Fire District, October 23

This Halloween, ditch the flame and choose flameless LED candles for your pumpkins! They’re a simple way to keep Halloween decorations safer for everyone.

Help keep your community fire safe this Halloween! Stock up on flameless candles to share with residents at open houses, community events, school visits and fire prevention activities.

And don’t forget to grab your FREE Beepa pumpkin carving ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Last night, Richmond Carolina Fire District had the pleasure of attending Richmond Elementary PTO’s Trunk or Treat at the Washington County Fairgrounds!

Richmond - Carolina Fire District, October 18

We loved seeing all the amazing costumes and had a great time handing out candy and fire prevention goodies. Thank you to the PTO for hosting such a fun community event! 🚒🍬🎃... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption 🥶 Brrrrr… the first big push of colder air has arrived in Illinois!

Richmond - Carolina Fire District, October 17

As temperatures drop, many people will turn to supplemental heating sources to stay warm. But remember: Space heaters need SPACE! 🔥

Keep your home and family safe by following these important tips:

✅ Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn, including furniture, curtains, bedding and clothing.
✅ Plug heaters directly into a wall outlet — never an extension cord or power ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Safe charging means making smart choices every time you plug in

Richmond - Carolina Fire District, October 10

Everyday charging habits can help prevent lithium-ion battery fires.

Safe charging is a SUPERPOWER!

#RCFD... (Full Story & Photos)

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Emergency: In an emergency, always call 911

 

Fire chief                                                                                                       Weekend on Duty Officer
Phone:  (401) 487-0050                                                                               (401) 487-9855
E-mail:  Chief@rcfd.org                                                                           Fri 3pm - Monday 7am 
Fax:      (401) 213-6495
 
Fire Marshal
E-mail:  cmoore@rcfd.org
 
Tax collector 
E-mail:  taxes@rcfd.org
Fax:      (401) 213-6495
 
Treasurer 
          Phone: (401) 213-6494
Fax:      (401) 213-6495
 
For all other questions about the fire district, such as how to get involved as a volunteer firefighter, be on the Board of Directors, help with fundraising, etc., e-mail info@rcfd.org
 

The Richmond-Carolina Fire District and Carolina Volunteer Fire Association provide for equal employment and membership opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, political beliefs, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, or enrollment in any public assistance program.

 

 

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