Wednesday, December 8th, 2021
On December 6, 2021 the Dickinson Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. held their Annual Fire Department elections for the upcoming 2022 year. The following results of the election. LINE OFFICERS: Fire Chi...
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On December 3, 2018 the Dickinson Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. held their Annual Fire Department elections for the upcoming 2019 year. The follow is the results of election. LINE OFFICERS...
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On December 5, 2016 the Dickinson Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. held their Annual Fire Department elections for the upcoming 2017 year. The follow is the results of election.LINE OFFICERS: Fire Chie...

Welcome to Dickinson Volunteer Fire Department Inc.

 

 

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Back to School Safety Checklist

 

As summer draws to a close and children start heading back to school, family life can get pretty hectic. It's important to remember – and share with your children – some key tips that will help keep them safe and healthy throughout the school year.

 

Transportation Safety Tips

Whether children walk, ride their bicycle or take the bus to school, it is extremely important that they take proper safety precautions. Here are some tips to make sure your child safely travels to school: 

 

Walkers »

Review your family's walking safety rules and practice walking to school with your child.

● Walk on the sidewalk, if one is available; when on a street with no sidewalk, walk facing the traffic

● Before you cross the street, stop and look left, right and left again to see if cars are coming

● Make eye contact with drivers before crossing and always cross streets at crosswalks or intersections

● Stay alert and avoid distracted walking

 

Bike Riders »

Teach your child the rules of the road and practice riding the bike route to school with your child.

● Ride on the right side of the road, with traffic, and in a single file

● Come to a complete stop before crossing the street; walk bikes across the street

● Stay alert and avoid distracted riding

● Make sure your child always wears a properly fitted helmet and bright clothing

 

Bus Riders »

Teach your children school bus safety rules and practice with them.

● Go to the bus stop with your child to teach them the proper way to get on and off the bus

● Teach your children to stand 6 feet (or three giant steps) away from the curb

● If your child must cross the street in front of the bus, teach him or her to walk on the side of the road until they are 10 feet ahead of the bus; your child and the bus driver should always be able to see each other

● Get the facts on bus safety from Injury Facts

 

Driving Your Child to School »

Stay alert and avoid distracted driving.

● Obey school zone speed limits and follow your school's drop-off procedure

● Make eye contact with children who are crossing the street

● Never pass a bus loading or unloading children

● The area 10 feet around a school bus is the most dangerous for children; stop far enough back to allow them to safely enter and exit the bus

 

Teen Drivers »

Car crashes are the No. 1 cause of death for teens. Fortunately, there is something we can do.

● Teens crash because they are inexperienced; practice with new drivers every week, before and after they get their license

● Set a good example; drive the way you want your teen to drive

● Sign the New Driver Deal, an agreement that helps define expectations for parents and teens

 

School Safety Tips

Many School-related injuries are completely preventable. Follow these steps to ensure your child's safety at school.

 

Backpacks »

Choose a backpack for your child carefully; it should have ergonomically designed features to enhance safety and comfort.

● Ask your children to use both straps when wearing their backpack to evenly distribute the weight on their shoulders

● Don't overstuff a backpack; it should weigh no more than 5% to 10% of your child's body weight

● Rolling backpacks should be used cautiously since they can create a trip hazard in crowded school hallways

 

Playgrounds and Sports »

● To reduce strangulation hazards on playgrounds, have your child leave necklaces and jackets with drawstrings at home

● A few bumps and bruises can be expected when your child plays sports, but head injuries should never be ignored

 

 

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On December 5, 2022 the Dickinson Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. held their Annual Fire Department elections for the upcoming 2023 year. The following results of the election.

 

LINE OFFICERS:

Fire Chief ~ Jeffery Jock

1st. Assistant Fire Chief ~ Stewart White

2nd. Assistant Fire Chief ~ Jonas Hastings

3rd. Assistant Fire Chief ~ Richard Fountain

 

ADMINISTRATIVE:

President ~ DeAnne Fefee

Vice-President ~ Chris Strack

Secretary ~ Jonas Hastings

Treasurer ~ Richard Fountain

 

STAFF OFFICERS:

Engineer 71 ~ Ricky Provost

Engineer 73 ~ Jonas Hastings

Engineer 76 ~ Chris Strack

Engineer 78 ~ DeAnne Fefee

 

BOARD OF DIRECTOR:

Ricky Provost

Rachel Provost

Stewart White

Jeff Jock

Brent Poquette

 

FIRE DISTRICT:

Ricky Provost

Mike Prosper

Lyle Mitchell

Brad Marsh

Kim White

Carrie Fountain ~ Secretary/Treasurer

 

 

 

 

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