Please take a moment to read Captain Perkins' latest article on the importance of closing your bedroom door at night to prevent the spread of fire.... (Full Story & Photos)
Today marks the 45th Anniversary of the dorm fire which killed 10 female students at Aquinas Hall at Providence College. This tragic fire caused by an overheated hairdryer drying wet mittens from a snowball fight led to many changes to the fire codes of such buildings both locally and nationally. May the memories of those who perished as well as the courage of those who tried to safe them never ... (Full Story & Photos)
Please take a few moments to read Captain Perkins latest "Ask A Firefighter" article in the Westerly Sun.
This column was written by Jane Perkins, Fire Safety Specialist for the Rhode Island Southern Firefighters League and Captain of the Watch Hill Fire Department.