The Hellenic Firefighters trained hard with members from the district and surrounding departments, and learned new skills and tactics to bring back to their home department. We wish you safe travels to New York and back home. Till next time! #UnionFireDistrict #Station7... (Full Story & Photos)

5th and final day of training ended with roll up’s to the burn building. Today they put all the skills they learned and already knew and used them as if there was a real house fire. What a great week of training with some great firefighters and new friends! #UnionFireDistrict #7House... (Full Story & Photos)

Crews from all over the district and other departments assisted in live burn evolutions. This was day 1 of 2 for live fire training for the Hellenic Firefighter’s. Check out NBC 10’s story on their website about this week’s training!... (Full Story & Photos)

Today’s focus was on forceable entry, search patterns, victim removal, and RIT operations. Followed up with E-18 responding to a working fire in town, where they assisted in a few searches and overhaul. #UnionFireDistrict #MatunuckFire... (Full Story & Photos)

Members from stations 7 & 9 instructed on stretching lines into a dwelling. At the end of the week, the firefighters will be doing this under live fire! Keep checking in for the rest of the week, there’s still a lot more to come! #UnionFireDistrict #Station7... (Full Story & Photos)

Today they covered search patterns, ladders, and SCBA confidence. Stay tuned for more updates during the week! #UnionFireDistrict #Station7... (Full Story & Photos)

The members of the Matunuck Fire Dept are saddened to announce the passing of Capt. John Carpinelli (life/charter member). John was not only a great firefighter but also an amazing friend to everyone within the department and beyond. As well as volunteering for the fire district John spent a lifetime of helping and giving back to his community in any way possible. He will be greatly missed by all. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today the crew from Engine 18 along with Car 25 from the district Fire Marshall’s office went over fire safety at the Neighborhood Guild! The kids got to see what firefighters wear while responding to house fires and got to see the tools and equipment on the engine!... (Full Story & Photos)