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Rhode Island Fire News
Fire crews tackle telephone pole fire in Richmond
Firefighters respond to encampment fire in Providence
Second fire this year breaks out at Providence scrapyard
Tractor-trailer catches fire on I-95 in Exeter
Firefighters extinguish shed fire in Tiverton
Crews respond to Providence house fire
North Kingstown officer's bodycam captures his 'brave and heroic' action to rescue woman from fire
Hazmat called to Walgreens in North Smithfield
North Kingstown officials respond to house fire
House catches fire in Woonsocket
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Sara Cadden of the Cunsumer Product Safety Commission addresses RIAFC members at the June 27, 2024 monthly meeting
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Push In Wet Down Ceremony kicks off firefighter CTE program at Ponaganset High School
Chief Richard Susi, June 05
A "Push In Wet Down" Ceremony was held at Ponaganset High School on June 4, 2023. Governor Dan McKee and Secretary of State Greg Amore offered their remarks at the event that kicked off their Firefighter Career & Technical Education (CTE) program and the official welcoming of their very own, newly donated fire engine.
Many thanks were offered to PHS teacher and Warren Fire Department Captain ... (Full Story & Photos)
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RIAFC Monthly Meeting in Watch Hill
Assistant Chief Christopher Koretski, May 23
On Thursday May 23 the Rhode Island Association of Fire Chiefs met in Watch Hill for their monthly meeting. Chief Dennis Reall was the host for the meeting held at the historic Lanphear Livery building at 1 Bay Street. Watch Hill FD had some of their apparatus on display and several of their firefighters were able to be on hand to greet RIAFC members and guide them to the meeting parking and location. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Watch Hill Ladder 104 displays the US Flag over Bay Street greeting members into the meeting.
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It should be noted that Chief Pearson made this putt!
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RIAFC Foundation raises $2,000 at golf tournament
Chief Richard Susi, May 20
A good time was had by all as the RIAFC Foundation's annual golf tournament raised $2,000 from the event.
The RIAFC Foundation would like to thank our corporate sponsors, Coronis Health & Goosetown Communications, as well as the East Burrillville Fire District and the 42 golfers who participated in this years event.
The proceeds will help the RIAFC Foundation support the following;
RI LAST Team RI ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Two Rhode Island Chiefs Added to National Fallen Firefighters Memorial This Weeekend
Assistant Chief Christopher Koretski, May 06
On the weekend of May 4-5 the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation held their annual memorial weekend services in Emmitsbug, Maryland. Two Rhode Island chief officers were added to the memorial on the campus of the National Fire Academy. This 43rd annual service honored 226 firefighters who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. 86 2023 line of duty death names were added with the balance being previous ... (Full Story & Photos)
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NVFC Tackles OSHA Proposed Standard, Honors Award Recipients at 2024 Spring Meeting
Chief Richard Susi, May 04
NVFC Tackles OSHA Proposed Standard, Honors Award Recipients at 2024 Spring Meeting
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) held its annual board of directors meeting on April 25-27 in Arlington, VA. Sixty-eight directors from 43 states were in attendance including Ret. Deputy Chief Kevin Quinn & Ret. Chief Mark St. Pierre from Rhode Island. The board conducted Council business, held committee ... (Full Story & Photos)
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RIAFC Foundation Clam Boil a great success
Chief Richard Susi, April 25
The Bristol Fire Department, led by Chief Mike DeMello, once again put on a great clam boil for the RI Association of Fire Chiefs to benefit the RIAFC Foundation. Attendance was 110 members and guests of the RIAFC with another dozen or more members of the BFD doing the cooking and serving.
Chief Robert Bradley recognized the 16 board members of the New England Association of Fire Chiefs in attendance. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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