Tuckertown Fire Department

Union Fire District

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Tuckertown Fire Department

Union Fire District

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Who We Are

Home of the Tuckertown "Bandits" the Tuckertown Fire Department has been serving the Town of South Kingstown in fire protection and emergencies since 1978. Tuckertown Fire Department is one of 8 fire stations that make up the Union Fire District.


Volunteers Wanted

We are a 100% volunteer department and we are always looking for new members. Junior Membership at age 16 with Full Membership beginning at age 18. There are opportunities to volunteer on scheduled duty—day, night, and weekend shifts. Learn More

Emergency Notification System CodeRED

The community notification system, provided by CodeRED, enables the Town to provide essential information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, fires, floods or evacuation of neighborhoods. Learn More

Apparatus

Tucketown currently houses E21, B20, ATV1 and RB8. Learn More

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Fill out our form on the contact page to learn more about volunteering or more about the department. Learn More

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Home of the Tuckertown “Bandits” the Tuckertown Fire Department has been serving the Town of South Kingstown in fire protection and emergencies since 1978. Tuckertown Fire Department is one of 8 fire stations that make up the Union Fire District. The Union Fire District helps protect the 57.1 square miles that is the Town of South Kingstown. Station 8 plays not only a crucial role in structural firefighting operations, but is also a strong force in brush fire operations.

We are committed to providing the best possible service to our community and we need your help to do it. As a volunteer firefighter, you will have the opportunity to serve your community, develop valuable skills, and make a positive impact in the lives of others.

As a volunteer firefighter, there are no costs involved for you. All training and equipment is provided by the department. We understand that not everyone is comfortable with heights or certain tasks, but we have a job for everyone. We have different roles in the department such as administrative, driver, and more. We are looking for anyone who is above 16 years old and has a desire to help their community.

Joining Tuckertown Fire Department is a great step for anyone who is looking to get into a career in firefighting. We have strong relationships with other fire departments in the area. By volunteering with us, you will gain valuable experience and training that will help you stand out when applying for paid positions in other departments.

Additionally, being a volunteer firefighter is a great way to give back to your community. Firefighters are often the first responders during emergency situations and they play a crucial role in keeping the community safe. As a volunteer firefighter, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others and be a part of something bigger than yourself.

Not only will you receive some of the best firefighting training, you will develop new lifelong friendships and the rewards of serving your community that you will never forget. 

Check out the site to learn about our station and what we do. If you are interested in joining check out the volunteer page for more info.

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