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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March 29, 2016
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Visitors Today
Apr 23, 2025
899

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

 

 

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Past President Richard Peterson, April 06

Dunkirk VFD Fish Fry
• Friday, April 18, 2025
• 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
• 3170 W Ward Rd, Dunkirk, MD

Join us for a delicious evening of food and community as the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department hosts a Fish Fry Fundraiser to support the revitalization and repairs of our banquet hall, King’s Quarters.

Menu Options:
• $18 Dinner – Fried fish, French fries, coleslaw & hush puppies
• $25 Deluxe ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Friday Night Lights: Training Edition

Past President Richard Peterson, April 04

This past Friday night, members of the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department gathered behind the firehouse for an extrication drill. With strong attendance and high energy, our crews took the opportunity to get hands-on with tools and tactics—running through creative scenarios and sharpening essential skills.

These drills are more than practice—they’re how we prepare to save lives. Thanks to everyone ... (Full Story & Photos)

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FF/EMT Ethan Johnson, March 30

🎉 The Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department Cash Bash is Back! 🎉

📅 Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 1 PM - 6 PM
🎟️ Ticket Price: $100 (Admits 2 people - Buyer & Guest)
🎟️ Tickets Available: 500 (Ticket numbers: 000-499)
💰 Prizes: Over $20,000 in cash & prizes

Winning numbers will be drawn using bingo ball machines, giving you multiple chances to win!

Event Highlights:
✅ Free Food & Beverages
✅ ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Gingerbread Houses with Santa

Past President Richard Peterson, November 02

🎄🎅 Join the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary for a fun afternoon of gingerbread house decorating and a visit with Santa Claus! Bring your own gingerbread house, and we’ll provide the extra icing to make it even sweeter! 🍬

Here’s what to expect:
🍭 Bring some candy to share – we’ll mix it all together so kids can pick from a colorful assortment of treats for decorating!
🍽️ Food ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Past President Richard Peterson, June 20

🚒🦸‍♂️ **Super Hero Sunday!** 🦸‍♀️🚑

Join us on **Sunday, September 15th, 2024** from **10 AM to 1 PM** at the NEW Ward Farm and Nature Park for an unforgettable day with your local Fire & EMS volunteers! 🚒✨

👨‍🚒 **Touch-a-Truck:** Explore the amazing equipment we use and meet the heroes who keep our community safe! Perfect for kids and adults alike!

🎉 **Games & Activities:** Fun for the whole ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Exciting News for the Dunkirk Community!

Past President Richard Peterson, June 12

The latest pictures of our new Engine 52 from Seagrave are in, and it's looking fantastic! We can't wait to have this brand new unit in our firehouse within the next month. Stay tuned for updates and get ready to welcome Engine 52 to our community! A lot of time, effort, and detail has been put into the development of this new engine. #DunkirkVFD #Engine52 #Seagrave #NewArrival #FirehouseNews... (Full Story & Photos)

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Past President Richard Peterson, June 11

📅 **Mark Your Calendars!**

Join us on **October 6th, 2024**, for the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department's Annual Open House! 🚒✨ This is your chance to meet your local volunteers, see our equipment up close, explore volunteer opportunities, and learn more about the vital services we provide to our community.

Stay tuned for more details as the date gets closer. We can't wait to see you there! 🔥👩‍🚒👨‍🚒

#DunkirkVFD ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Barn Fire In Huntingtown

Past President Richard Peterson, June 07

Just before midnight, Dunkirk VFD was dispatched to a barn fire at 7120 Wayside Drive. Responding units included C5, 5A, 5B, Truck 5, Engine 52, and Tanker 5.

Upon arrival, units found a 100x50 barn fully involved and collapsed. Crews worked tirelessly for three hours, overhauling the scene and shuttling several loads of water to extinguish the blaze.

A big thank you to our dedicated team for their ... (Full Story & Photos)

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