Charlestown Fire District

05/23/2026

*Attention Charlestown residents*

05/16/2026

Today, Charlestown Fire District members took part in two community events:

1. Several members gave a discussion on the history of the Cross Mills Fire Department as part of the Charlestown Historical Bike Ride.
2. Several members attended the Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service open house with with a CFD Engine. Thanks to CARS for the invite!

Later tonight, members will attend the annual Charlestown Fire District Banquet.

Cross' Mills Fire Department
Charlestown Richmond Fire Department

04/20/2026

As this week is National Volunteer Week, we would like to remind you that the Charlestown Fire District is actively recruiting volunteers. There are a wide variety of opportunities for those 14 years old and up. Click below to learn about how you can serve your community!

The Charlestown Fire District has two companies within the district and one application process. Applicants normally apply to the station that is closest to their residence. It is preferred that applicants live within defined physical boundaries that include the district and nearby portions of

04/06/2026

The Charlestown Fire District is actively recruiting volunteers for all roles within this post. Learn more at https://www.charlestownfd.org/membership

Join the effort to recruit volunteer firefighters in RI. Get involved with training & support programs today!

04/02/2026

Attention all Charlestown residents

Alert 🚨

No elementary school today. No power.

02/24/2026

Please see the message below from Charlestown Police. As of 6am, there were 1117 Rhode Island Energy customers in Charlestown without power.

Day 2 Storm Update: It is going to be another long day for your DPW crews and 1st Responders. Police, Fire and Rescue crews were out checking on elderly residents last night and DPW will be continuing working to open up neighborhoods today but it is going to be a slow process. Please check on your neighbors and make sure everyone in your immediate area is safe. For any non-emergency concerns, please call the routine line at Police Headquarters. 401-364-1212. We will try to give you the best info we have. Picture is what most of the neighborhood roads in town look like right now. Please be safe and careful today and we will update later on.

02/22/2026

BLIZZARD SAFETY: - Avoid travel unless it's an emergency on Monday, and if you must travel, pack a blanket/extra clothing and emergency supplies in case you get stuck
- Prepare for power outages
-Charge your cell phone fully tonight before the worst of the storm arrives on Monday
-Take breaks if shoveling, and avoid shoveling if you have health issues
-Bring pets inside

02/22/2026

This morning, CFD & Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service took advantage of the “calm before the storm” to train on Ice Rescue techniques. Members of both agencies utilized their equipment (Rescue Sled, Mustang Suits, Etc.) to practice safely retrieving a “victim” that fell through the ice. Both agencies are dispatched to all Ice & Water Rescues within the Charlestown Fire District. This training provided a great opportunity to share techniques and better understand each others equipment, procedures & capabilities.

Cross' Mills Fire Department
Charlestown Richmond Fire Department

02/21/2026

The Charlestown Fire District is actively monitoring an incoming Winter Storm that is forcasted to bring large ammounts of snow and wind Sunday into Monday. Our area is currently under a “Winter Storm Watch”, but that may be upgraded today or tomorrow. Parts of CT are already under a “Blizzard Warning”.

Officials are watching the timing of this storm. There is still some uncertainty when on Sunday evening this storm will begin. Please be prepared for extremely poor road conditions (stay off the roads if possible), as well as for the potential of power outages and below-freezing temperatures.

❄️Additional Resources❄️
Charlestown Police Department
Town of Charlestown, RI
Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service
https://outagemap.rienergy.com/OMAP
https://www.wpri.com/weather/closings

Cross' Mills Fire Department
Charlestown Richmond Fire Departmentneay

02/07/2026

Today, members of the Charlestown Fire District were dispatched mutual-aid to Richmond for a working residential structure fire. E 813 & T 715 responded directly to the scene, while E 713 established a water supply for the incident. Nice job to all CFD members and all of our mutual-aid partners.

Cross' Mills Fire Department
Charlestown Richmond Fire Department