Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department



2024 Incidents
January 174
February 149
March 162
April 158
May 165
June 208
July 182
August 165
September 160
October
November
December
Total 1523

Past Years
Year Runs
2023 2,146
2022 2,181
2021 2,181
2020 2,342
2019 2,535
2018 2,397
2017 2,162
2016 2,298
2015 2,283
2014 2,154
2013 2,046
2012 2,154
2011 2,230
2010 1,983

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Welcome to the Official Website of the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc.

 

 

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No Caption 🚨 HOUSE FIRE – AREA BOX 704 🚨 Around 2250 hours last night, Area Box 704 was dispatched for a reported house fire

Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., May 09

First arriving units from Company 7, St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department, arrived to find a two-story split-level residence with fire showing from Side C of the structure.

Crews from Company 5, Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department, were assigned to assist with opening up operations for firefighters operating on the second floor. During overhaul operations, crews located remaining fire extension in ... (Full Story & Photos)

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🚨 HOUSE FIRE – AREA BOX 704 🚨 Around 2250 hours last night, Area Box 704 was dispatched for a reported house fire

Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., May 09

First arriving units from Company 7, St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department, arrived to find a two-story split-level residence with fire showing from Side C of the structure.

Crews from Company 5, Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department, were assigned to assist with opening up operations for firefighters operating on the second floor. During overhaul operations, crews located remaining fire extension in ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption 🎟️💐 MOTHER’S DAY WALLET RAFFLE 💐🎟️ Only 129 chances left out of 200!

Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., May 07

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📅 Winner revealed once we sell all 200 TIPS
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#MothersDayRaffle ... (Full Story & Photos)

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🌸 Mother’s Day Raffle!

Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., May 06

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Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department is partnering with Huntin’ with Jacob for a special Mother’s Day raffle — just in time to treat that special mom in your life with something nice!

🎁 Prize includes:
✨ Louis Vuitton Emilie Wallet
✨ Purse conversion chain insert
✨ Wawa gift card for gas

There will be 200 chances available at $10 per tip.

Once all 200 tips are sold, we will post the list ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Earlier today, Engine 51, Tanker 5, and Chief 5A responded for the reported house fire on Box 2-12 in the area of Clay Hammond Road and Basswood Drive

Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., April 14

Chief 2C arrived to find a 2-story home with heavy fire showing throughout. Units took their assigned positions and immediately went to work. Engine 51 assisted with fire attack operations on the second floor before being reassigned to extinguish fire in the garage. Tanker 5 assisted with water supply operations, while Chief 5A supported interior operations.

Dunkirk units operated on scene for ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Paddles Up, Dunkirk!

Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., April 13

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Get ready for a fast-paced afternoon of prizes and community fun! We’re hosting a Quarter Auction to support the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, and you won’t want to miss it.
Whether you're a pro or a first-timer, come out and play—we’ll show you the ropes!
THE DEETS:
📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026
🕛 Doors open at Noon | Auction starts at 1:00 PM
📍 Dunkirk VFD (3170 W. Ward Road)
HOW ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption This afternoon, units from the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene of a motorcycle by accident on northbound Southern Maryland Boulevard at the ramp to West Chesapeake Beach Rd

Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., April 11

Crews arrived to find a single patient who is being airlifted to a local trauma center for treatment.

As the weather warms and more motorcycles return to the road, please stay alert, look twice, and help watch out for riders.

Use caution while traveling through the area as emergency personnel work on scene.... (Full Story & Photos)

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Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department is currently participating in a training burn hosted by Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department to train under live fire conditions

Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., April 11

Thank you to Company 6 for the invitation and the chance to work together in a realistic, hands-on environment that helps sharpen skills, strengthen coordination, and build the partnerships that are so important on the fireground.

Rescue Engine 5 and Tanker 5 are in attendance for the training, with an additional crew remaining in quarters to maintain coverage for our community.

Training opportunities ... (Full Story & Photos)

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