Contact information
Greg Redden RIAFC SAFER Grant Manager
Greg@Volunteerfirefighter.org 855-VOL-FIRE
Jessica Acfalle SAFER Benefits Processor
Benefits@Volunteerfirefighter.org 855-VOL-FIRE
New England Division Secretary/Treasurer Position Open
This position requires you to be an Active Member of the IAFC and Division in good standing. See the by-laws Article IV active members. Retired Fire Chiefs are eligible if they meet the requirement of Article VIII and IV Active Retired Member of the by-laws and qualify as a IAFC retired member in accordance with the IAFC by-laws.
Attached is the job description, which includes the duties of the secretary/treasurer, exhibit and event coordinator, as well as other officers in the division. This position requires an average of 25-30 hours a week.
This position will be voted by the full membership in good standing at the Annual Meeting of the New England Division June 23, 2022, 17:00. The meeting will take place at the DCU Center 3rd floor, Worcester, MA.
Anyone interested in this position should notify the John Wood, Secretary/Treasurer at johnwoodjr@aol.com or call 802 839 6294. Or the State Director of the State they reside in.
Retired Boston Fire Commissioner/Chief of Department Joseph Finn’s speech at the recent RI Firefighters Celebration of Service
Retired Boston Fire Commissioner Joseph Finn gave the keynote speech at the RI Firefighters Memorial “Celebration of Service” on Saturday, May 7th. His message is one that all firefighters should hear and take to heart. We hope you will take the time to listen to the full 9 minute speech that we have posted here from Youtube.
RIAFC Group Pricing for Firefighter Physicals
The RIAFC has coordinated with Concentra for group pricing for firefighter physicals through their two participating RI locations in Providence and the Warwick Mall.
Three types of physicals, with variations, are offered. SAFER Grant 1582 physicals are offered along with baseline and annual examinations. Fire Departments interested in participating should download the following instruction sheet and two separate fire department registration and authorization forms.
RIAFC Concentra Authorization Form
Other forms that need to be brought to the physical include the following immunization form
and, for the SAFER 1582 physicals always bring the following
Physicians 1582 Sign Off – RIAFC
Pricing for the physicals will vary based on the age of the candidate, chest X Ray need and the need for vaccinations and titers (proof required). Current pricing is reflected in the following list of services in the program.
New England Division Secretary/Treasurer Position Open
This position requires you to be an Active Member of the IAFC and Division in good standing. See the by-laws Article IV active members. Retired Fire Chiefs are eligible if they meet the requirement of Article VIII and IV Active Retired Member of the by-laws and qualify as a IAFC retired member in accordance with the IAFC by-laws.
Attached is the job description, which includes the duties of the secretary/treasurer, exhibit and event coordinator, as well as other officers in the division. This position requires an average of 25-30 hours a week.
This position will be voted by the full membership in good standing at the Annual Meeting of the New England Division June 23, 2022, 17:00. The meeting will take place at the DCU Center 3rd floor, Worcester, MA.
Anyone interested in this position should notify the John Wood, Secretary/Treasurer at johnwoodjr@aol.com or call 802 839 6294. Or the State Director of the State they reside in.
Retired Boston Fire Commissioner/Chief of Department Joseph Finn’s speech at the recent RI Firefighters Celebration of Service
Retired Boston Fire Commissioner Joseph Finn gave the keynote speech at the RI Firefighters Memorial “Celebration of Service” on Saturday, May 7th. His message is one that all firefighters should hear and take to heart. We hope you will take the time to listen to the full 9 minute speech that we have posted here from Youtube.
