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SAFETY MESSAGE
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NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD OF DIRECTOR&amp;rsquo;S MEETING
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DUE DATE FOR NEXT QUARTERLY TAX PAYMENT
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 	<title>Town's First Arson Dog Nears End of Training</title>
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    By Lauren Costa , Coventry Patch

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After three years of working to secure funding through the New York Department of Homeland Security to train and handle an Arson Detection Dog, Central Coventry Fire Lt. Adam Dauplaise was recently able to bring his new pet and partner home.
Jack, the 1 1/2 -year-old Black Lab, came to Dauplaise about eight weeks ago from the Lollipop Farms Shelter in NY and has since become his pet, companion and partner. Jack is currently five weeks into his eight-week training in detecting ignitable fluids and accelerants - a skill that will be helpful to fire and law enforcement officials when determining if a fire was caused by arson.
When Jack came to live with Dauplaise, he had no prior training of any kind, but has made significant progress, having already walked through 203 scenes to become familiarized with the process.
&amp;quot;All of the training started with me and Jack,&amp;quot; he said. &amp;quot;We started working together from day one.&amp;quot;
Dauplaise, a certified explosives investigator, explained that the training is teaching Jack to detect any ignitable liquids, such as gas, propane, kerosene, butane and other substances commonly found in arson investigations. At the end of the eight weeks, the dog will be certified by a chemist, allowing him to then aid investigators in cases.
&amp;quot;These dogs are very effective tools when it comes to arson fires,&amp;quot; said CCFD Chief Bob Seltzer. &amp;quot;Jack will be the only arson dog currently in Rhode Island and will be yet another tool in our toolbox.&amp;quot;
&amp;quot;This has been a big commitment on Adam's part,&amp;quot; Seltzer went on. &amp;quot;It's amazing how he does it.&amp;quot;
Dauplaise explained that even with the trained dog, he and other investigators will still have to perform each step of the investigation process as they normally would, as many of the substances Jack will detect are commonly used in homes and not necessarily evidence of arson. However, Jack's presence will allow the process to be faster and more efficient.
When he's not training, Jack acts and is treated like an everyday pet dog, but when Dauplaise orders him to &amp;quot;find the cause&amp;quot; of a fire, he delivers.
&amp;quot;Jack trains with me and comes home every night with me as my pet,&amp;quot; he said. &amp;quot;But once he has his harness on, he's a totally different dog and knows what he's supposed to do.&amp;quot;...]]>
 
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    By Lauren Costa, Coventry Patch

The Coventry Police Department has released the following information:
At approximately 9:54 p.m. on Apr. 13 the Coventry Police received a 911 call reporting an ATV crash with injuries in the wooded area behind Linda Dr.
First responders located the scene of the crash approximately a quarter mile in the woods where they began life saving efforts. After about an hour of those efforts, the lone ATV operator, Lowell Cornell, 53, of Coventry, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Medical Examiner&amp;rsquo;s Office was contacted, responded and took custody of Cornell&amp;rsquo;s body. The cause of crash remains under investigation.
Apr. 14 - 8:47 a.m.

Coventry Police and Fire, along with aid from West Greenwich and DEM, responded to an All-Terrain Vechicle (ATV) accident in a heavily wooded area off of Nooseneck Hill Rd. (Rt. 3) around 10 p.m. on Friday evening.

Police Chief Bryan Volpe has confirmed that there was a fatality. 

The victim's identity as not yet been released and the incident is still under investigation. 

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 	<title>Crews Respond to Brush Fire on Red Flag Warning Day </title>
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    By Lauren Costa, Coventry Patch
    April 17, 2012 UPDATE (Apr. 17 6:25 p.m.):


Fire Chief Bob Seltzer has stated that the brush fire that began on Ferncrest Dr. Tuesday afternoon affected about an acre of land but caused no damage to the residential area nearby.
Based on information from a nearby resident, the blaze may have been caused by local juveniles who frequented a wooden &amp;quot;fort&amp;quot; in the woods. The structure was destroyed in the fire.
&amp;quot;There was heavy timber burning and a lot of fallen trees,&amp;quot; said Seltzer. &amp;quot;It looked a lot worse than it was because of such heavy smoke.&amp;quot;
There is still no confirmed cause of the fire.
Apr. 17 - 3:14 p.m.:
According to Central Coventry Fire Chief Bob Seltzer, fire crews are responding to a brush fire in the wooded area behind Sandy Bottom Road.
Flames and smoke could be seen originating across the river behind the Sandy Bottom Rd. plaza (containing Olde Theater Diner, Re/Max, Subway, etc.).
The cause of the fire is still unknown, however the National Weather Service did issue a Red Flag Warning this morning due to dry and windy conditions that can greatly heighten the risk of fire....]]>
 
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    By Lauren Costa , Coventry Patch
    1:54 pm.

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At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, three engines from Central Coventry Fire Department and one from Anthony Fire Department responded to a brush fire at 1650 Flat River Rd., on a half acre section of land between Rebuilder's Automotive Supply and Industrial Dr.
Chief Bob Seltzer of CCFD said that several magazines and pieces of trash were found in the area that suggest a possible gathering place for locals, however no fort or structure was found as in similar recent fires.
&amp;quot;We knocked it down pretty quick and the damage was minimal - mainly just grass,&amp;quot; said Seltzer. &amp;quot;It was a very small area compared to everything else we've responded to lately.&amp;quot;

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 	<title>House Fire Displaces 3; Leaves 2 Pets Dead</title>
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    By Lauren Costa , Coventry Patch
    April 20, 2012 



At 2:21 p.m. on Friday, Central Coventry Fire crews responded to multiple calls of a house fire at 29 Lemis St.
No one was in the home at the time, but several neighborhood teens were riding bikes outside when they saw the flames coming from inside.
CCFD Chief Bob Seltzer explained that firefighters had the situation under control in about 10-15 minutes, however he believes the fire had been burning inside for some time before the calls came in. The home sustained heavy fire at the rear windows and door as well as in the attic and hallway. Heat and smoke damage were noted throughout the residence, also.
Two adults and one teenager were displaced and are currently being assisted by the Red Cross with temporary housing, food and personal care items. There were no reported injuries, however two cats were killed in the fire.
Fire Marshal Dave Godin collected statements from witnesses at the scene and was still investigating the fire's cause Friday night....]]>
 
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&nbsp;Central Coventry firefighters responded to the second brush fire of Thursday evening in a wooded area off of Colvintown Rd., approximately 1.3 miles from the Hope Furnace Rd. intersection. 
According to CCFD Chief Bob Seltzer, a section of woods slightly larger than an acre was affected.
&amp;quot;It's hard to tell how much damage there is right now,&amp;quot; said Seltzer around 10:30 p.m. Thursday night. &amp;quot;We'll be able to assess the damage better in the morning.&amp;quot;
The cause of this fire, as well as the Maple Valley Rd. blaze that was fought simultaneously is currently unknown.
After surveying the damage with his crew and DEM Forest Ranger Dave Palumbo on Friday morning, CCFD Chief Bob Seltzer confirmed that the brush fire in the woods on Colvintown Rd. damaged about .85 of an acre of forest, but caused no property damage.
He explained that a neighbor called the department around 7:30 p.m. to report the blaze and also to mention that kids on dirtbikes had been in the area before it began. It took crews about an hour to get the flames under control, with help from tanker trucks sent by Hope Jackson and Scituate departments.
At the scene, a scorched lean-to was visible Friday morning, causing officials to believe that the location was a hangout for local youth. Dirtbikes and ATVs are often heard traveling through the area according to neighbors.
&amp;quot;We don't know exactly what caused it, and it's very difficult to investigate unless there has been property damage or people are found at the scene,&amp;quot; Seltzer said. &amp;quot;But people really need to realize that with it being so dry and windy, it doesn't take much - just a dropped cigarette or hot embers and a little wind to spread.&amp;quot;
Members of the CCFD spent Friday morning and afternoon wetting the perimeter, finding and raking out hot spots and retrieving fire hose with Forest Ranger Palumbo that had been left behind Thursday night.
&amp;quot;I do have to say that it is very nice to rely on fire and police departments that do a professional job,&amp;quot; Palumbo said. &amp;quot;These guys are out here all the time doing a tremendous job staying on top of everything. We're very lucky to have them.&amp;quot;
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 <![CDATA[At Around 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, a utility truck being used by for Verizon caught fire as it was traveling south on Harkney Hill Rd. and came to a stop near the intersection of Rte. 3.
The driver of the vehicle escaped without injury, however the truck itself is considered to be a total loss.
The incident was also followed by a minor car crash next to the scene as a result of spectators.&nbsp; Fire crews from Central&nbsp;Coventry were already busy at a large brush fire when the call for this truck fire was received.&nbsp; Mutual aide form West Greenwich was requested and assisted Central Coventry Tower Ladder 3 and Rescue 4 with the extinguishment.&nbsp; 
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    By Lauren Costa, Coventry Patch

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Around midnight on Saturday evening, four engines, a tower ladder and a rescue from Central Coventry Fire crews responded to a call for a house fire at 6 Metro Dr.
The two adults and two children that resided in the raised ranch were out of the home when firefighters arrived.
According to Captain Dave Gorman of the CCFD, the cause of the blaze is still under investigation, but it appears the fire began in a wall on the second floor and spread to the roof line and into the attic. A possible cause is thought to have been an outdoor fireplace.
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    By Lauren Costa , Coventry Patch


Update: Mar. 5 2:13 p.m.
According to reports, Moore's family said that he was complaining of chest pains shortly before the accident and was attempting to drive himself to get help when the crash occurred.
Update: Mar. 5 - 9:40 a.m.
Police have identified the 41-year-old driver that died at the scene as Randy Moore of 291 Station Street.
The 55-year-old victim at Rhode Island Hospital has been identified as Stephen Volpe, 55, of 15 Remington Farm Drive.
A release from Coventry Police states as follows:
On March 4 at 7:21 p.m., Coventry Police responded to the area of Station Street and Fairway Drive to investigate a motor vehicle accident, involving two vehicles.
A preliminary investigation showed that a 2003 Honda Accord was traveling south on Station Street when it apparently crossed over the center of the road and crashed head on into a 2006 Ford Explorer, which had been traveling north on Station Street.&nbsp;
The operator of the Honda was identified as Randy Moore, age 41, of 291 Station Street Coventry RI.&nbsp; Moore died at the scene.&nbsp; Moore&amp;rsquo;s remains were taken to the State Medical Examiner&amp;rsquo;s office for further investigation.
The operator of the Ford is identified as Stephen Volpe, age 55, of 15 Remington Farm Drive, Coventry.&nbsp; Volpe was extricated from his vehicle at 8:39 pm and transported by Life Flight helicopter to Rhode Island Hospital.&nbsp; Volpe was conscious but believed to be in serious condition.&nbsp; The Life Flight helicopter landed at Foster Field, a town park, across from the accident scene.&nbsp;
A Coventry Police Accident Reconstruction Team was called to the scene and continues to investigate this accident.&nbsp;
The Central Coventry Fire Department responded to the scene and was assisted by the Anthony Fire Department.&nbsp;
UPDATE: Mar. 5 - 7:43 a.m.

Officials have released that the 41-year-old driver who was killed while traveling south on Station Street may have lost control of his vehicle because of medical reasons.
The condition of the 55-year-old man at Rhode Island Hospital has not been confirmed as of Monday morning.
Mar. 4: One driver is dead and another is being airlifted to Rhode Island Hospital after a head-on collison on Station Street just outside Foster Memorial Park Sunday about 7:30 p.m.
The driver of a white SUV was reportedly conscious and speaking after he was extracted from the vehicle that collided with a blue sedan. There were only two individuals involved - no passengers. The victims have not been identified but officials confirm they are both male.
Coventry and East Greenwich rescue personnel are on the scene. Check back with Coventry Patch for more details as they become available.
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