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NEAFC Conference & Exposition at Mohegan Sun

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No Caption NEAFC 2024 Conference & Expo opens at Mohegan Sun

Chief Richard Susi, October 17

Thursday, October 17, 2024

The New England Association of Fire Chiefs opened their 2024 Conference & Expo today at Mohegan Sun. Chief Robert Bradley, president of the NEAFC, welcomed everyone and thanked them for coming. He introduced the president of the IAFC, Chief Josh Waldo of Bozeman Montana, who updated the NEAFC members about what the IAFC is working on along with important issues that affect ... (Full Story & Photos)

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RHODE ISLAND STATE FIREFIGHTERS LEAGUE presents their 2024 “LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD” to Thomas Walden

Chief Richard Susi, October 10

President Mark St. Pierre presented the Rhode Island State Firefighters League’s "Lifetime Achievement Award" to Thomas Walden, currently a member of the South Foster Fire Department. The award was presented at the RISFFL Presidents Dinner held at Bell Restaurant on Wednesday, October 9th.

Walden, began his career with the Smithfield Fire Department from 1974-1979. In 1979 he was appointed to the ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Rev. Lord packing hose on a Watch Hill engine during training while serving as a firefighter and department chaplain.
Rev. Lord packing hose on a Watch Hill engine during training while serving as a firefighter and department chaplain.

RIAFC Chaplain Named Westerly Parade Grand Marshal

Assistant Chief Christopher Koretski, October 06

Rev. Dr. Cal Lord the Chaplain for the Watch Hill and Westerly Fire Departments along with the Rhode Island Association of Fire Chiefs last month was named as the Grand Marshal of the Westerly - Pawcatuck Columbus Day Parade. The parade is Sunday October 13 at 1pm in Westerly with a rain date of Monday October 14. The Westerly Sun did a feature front page story this morning on the Chaplain’s latest ... (Full Story & Photos)

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RI Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub traveled to Washington DC with Honor Flight "High Voltage" sponsored by the IBEW

Chief Richard Susi, September 30

The RI Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub traveled to Washington DC on Sunday, September 29, 2024 with Honor Flight "High Voltage". The major sponsor of the flight was the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Sixty veterans were on the flight, most accompanied by "guardians" to attend to their every need. In total, one hundred and three people made the one day trip to visit the memorials in ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Chief Richard Susi, September 24

NVFC Holds Fall Meeting in Kansas City, MO

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Board of Directors held its annual fall meeting on
September 18-20 in Kansas City, MO. The board gathers as a whole twice a year to conduct Council
business, guide the strategic direction of the organization, and vote on matters before the board.
Among those in attendance were 64 directors from 41 states, including ... (Full Story & Photos)

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2024 NEAFC CONFERENCE / EXPO OCTOBER 16-18, 2024 MOHEGAN SUN EARTH EXPO CENTER

Chief Richard Susi, September 18

2024 NEAFC CONFERENCE / EXPO OCTOBER 16-18, 2024 MOHEGAN SUN EARTH EXPO CENTER
SCHEDULE:
• Wednesday October 16, 2024
Expo floor opens at 17:00 – 20:00
Vendor appreciation 18:00 – 20:00 (beer/wine and apps)
Presentation on Neris Information
• Thursday October 17, 2024
Opening ceremony w/IAFC Josh Waldo 08:00 – 08:45
Exhibit floor opens 09:00 – 16:00
Professional Development programs 09:00 – 11:00
Presentation ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Chief Richard Susi, September 12

Thank you to the RI Professional Firefighters Pipe & Drums for organizing the RI Firefighter 9/11 Remembrance. The Ceremony was held at the RI Firefighter Memorial, beginning at 3:43 on the afternoon of 9/11/24 in homage to the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11/01.... (Full Story & Photos)

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22 Million in SAFER Grants coming to RI with the RIAFC Foundation receiving 1.4 million dollar SAFER grant along with Providence receiving 16.9 million & East Providence receiving 3.75 million

Chief Richard Susi, September 06

22 Million in SAFER Grants coming to RI with the RIAFC Foundation receiving 1.4 million dollar SAFER grant along with Providence receiving 16.9 million & East Providence receiving 3.75 million.

The RIAFC Foundationn's third SAFER Grant is for recruitment & retention of volunteer firefighters. This award is for $1,396,000 over the next four years. SAFER grants were also awarded to the Providence ... (Full Story & Photos)

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