Red Cross “Sound the Alarm” event Saturday May 11th

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”The American Red Cross is holding their annual Sound the Alarm event on Saturday May 11, 2019 and is asking firefighters from all over Rhode Island to lend a hand.  Sound the Alarm is an annual event where the Red Cross along with volunteer participants work alongside other local groups, canvassing at-risk neighborhoods to install free smoke alarms, replace batteries in existing alarms, educate families about fire prevention and safety.

This event will be held rain or shine on May 11, 2019 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Cranston High School West, 80 Metropolitan Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island.

Help the Red Cross Sound the Alarm by volunteering!   You can volunteer as an individual or as a group.  For more information clickwww.soundthealarm.org/rhodeisland.”

The Passing of Fire Chief Frederick Arthur Stanley

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The Passing of Fire Chief Frederick Arthur Stanley

It is with deep sadness and profound respect that we announce the passing of our good friend and colleague, Chief Frederick Arthur Stanley.

Chief Stanley passed away today in his home with his wife Sylvia, and his family at his side. He was 83 years old.

Although we may have known this was coming, it is no less of a shock to know that we will no longer hear his voice and see his smile.

 As we contemplate the loss to his family, friends and the fire service, we can take heart that we knew this legend of a man who so many would emulate.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and the members of the HVWFD.

Competitive Examination Announcement for Newport Firefighter

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2019 FF Announcement color

Download the PDF file .

The abovePDF flyer does reference our city website for additional information: www.cityofnewport.com – however, this information will only be present beginning Saturday, 3/2/19.

Time extended to Buy a Brick at the RI Firefighter Memorial by June 1, 2019. Be a part of the initial installation.

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The fire department logos above are available to put on any brick at no extra cost, and you still have plenty of room for your wording. If we don’t have your logo, and you want it on a brick, contact us. We’ll tell you how we can add yours!

What better way to honor your special firefighter than to purchase a brick that will be a lasting part of the RI State Firefighter Memorial. You will also receive a 4 x 4 replica tile.

We will be placing the next order for bricks by June 1, 2019

The memorial will be built, and bricks will be installed by Fall, 2019. You can choose from three sizes,

4″x 8″ ($150) up to 3 lines – 15 spaces in each line (less if clip art is added)

8″x 8″ ($300) up to 5 lines – 20 spaces in each line (less if clip art is added)

12″x 12″ ($500) up to 8 lines – 20 spaces in each line (less if clip art is added)

You can purchase your brick(s) by going online to the link below or by filling out the form

To print the form to fill out and send in CLICK HERE

and mail it in with your check to RIAFC, PO Box 6041, Prov. RI 02940

or  contact RIAFC Executive Director Rick Susi at

401-692-0795

(email) rifirechiefs@gmail.com

Click here to buy go to our brick website to buy a brick and pay online