A delegation of nine members of the RI Association of Fire Chiefs met with Senators Reed & Whitehouse, as well as Congressmen Magaziner & Amo in their Washington DC offices. The meetings took place on April 10, 2024 during a one day visit to the US Capitol. While in DC, the RIAFC delegation also attended the 12th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Congressional Flag Ceremony, held in the Dirksen ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Providence Bruins and the AMP hosted First Responders Weekend with P Bruins games on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon, March 23rd and 24th. Rhode Island Energy, who partners with the P Bruins to sponsor the event, made a very generous donation of $7,000 to the RIAFC Foundation for their work in the fire service around the state. The very large check was presented to Chief Bob Bradley, RI ... (Full Story & Photos)

The RIAFC has partnered with Roger Williams University College in downtown Providence to offer all RIAFC members, and members of their fire departments, a 15% touition discount.

Take a look at the detailed flyer attached to this story for details. Here are some of the basics.

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• Associate's Degree
• Certificates
• Bachelor's Degree
• Trainings

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The RI Association of Fire Chiefs & the RIAFC Foundation held its Installation of Officers Banquet on March 2, 2024 at Bella Restaurant in Burrillville. Chief Robert E. Bradley Jr was sworn in as the RIAFC President and Chief John Silva III was sworn in as the new President of the RIAFC Foundation. Chief Scott Kettelle was recognized for the fantastic body of accomplishments during the past two years ... (Full Story & Photos)

Friday, May 17, 2024 Crystal Lake Golf Club
100 Broncos Highway Mapleville, RI
Texas Scramble - Shotgun Start
Registration & Sign-in: 07:00 Tee Time: 08:00
Entry Fee $150 per player Includes: Golf, Cart, Lunch, Dinner

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The NFA State Weekend offers firefighters the opportunity to experience the National Fire Academy’s educational offerings and share in the many amenities that the National Fire Academy has to offer. Students spend two days in the classroom sharing and learning new subject materials.
This year the weekend is not only Rhode Island and South Carolina students: we are welcoming Kentucky students, too!
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Thank you to 100 Club president Dave Russell, along with immediate past president Joe Terino, who greatly enhanced our efforts by presenting a $5,000 check to RIAFC Foundation board members (from left to right) Rick Susi, Bill Giannini, Jeff Varone, Mike Gingell, and Scott Kettelle. The 100 Club's unwavering support for first responders in RI has been instrumental, and we are particularly impressed ... (Full Story & Photos)

The RI Firefighters Memorial has recently seen the installation of five benches. Currently, three have been generously sponsored and engraved, contributing to the honoring of our firefighters' legacy. The Jamestown FD has stepped forward to commit to sponsoring the fourth bench, embodying their support for this noble cause.

However, one bench still awaits sponsorship, presenting a meaningful opportunity ... (Full Story & Photos)