On the evening of March 11, 2026 at 9:14 PM members of the Watch Hill Fire Department were dispatched to a smoke detector activation at 11 Popon Road. First arriving units found no visible smoke or fire and proceeded to search for the source of the alarm, contacting the homeowners to gain entry. Within minutes, firefighters detected the smell of smoke and, after forcibly entering the building, discovered ... (Full Story & Photos)
The Watch Hill Fire Department began 2026 with an urgent response, assisting in the rescue of a dog that had fallen through the ice in Misquamicut. Upon arrival, members of the Misquamicut Fire Department found the dog cold and struggling to stay above water. Firefighters acted quickly, inflating a recently acquired ice rescue boat while others prepared to enter the freezing water.
On this day, the twenty-fourth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on our nation, we ask that you pause and remember the firefighters who made the Supreme Sacrifice on that day. May the Lord be with all of those who survived and accept with open arms those 343 members of the FDNY who did not. We invite you to visit the 9/11 memorial at the station today to reflect and remember their service.... (Full Story & Photos)
On Monday August 11 members of the Watch Hill Fire Department attended a local camp sponsored by the Misquamicut Club. Department members taught the students the importance of knowing what to do when the smoke alarm sounds in their home as well as got the opportunity to view Engine 102. Special thanks to Firefighter Ray Elterich who volunteered to put on his gear in the sweltering heat so that children ... (Full Story & Photos)
The annual Watch Hill Fire Department Fire Prevention and Fire Safety Night will be held on Wednesday, August 6th , from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Watch Hill Fire Station.
The community is invited to join us and enjoy an educational evening while learning about all of the emergency and non-emergency services that the Watch Hill Fire Department provides.
