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Barrington Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 E-One Typhoon 1500/750/30F for Engine 1. Posted in December.

Block Island Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford Transit/Wheeled Coach ambulance for Rescue 2. Posted in June.

Cranston Fire had taken delivery of a 2023 E-One Cyclone 1750/750/30A for Engine 4. Posted in April.

Cranston Fire recently took delivery of a 2022 Ford F-450/Frazer ambulance for Rescue 1. The former Rescue 1 was assigned to reserve Rescue 8. Posted in November.

Cranston Fire has placed into service a 2022 Ford F-450/Frazerbilt 4x4 ambulances with a remounted 2016 box from Rescue 2 and Rescue 6. July 2023.

Cumberland Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 E-One Typhoon 1750/750/30A for Engine 3. Posted in July.

East Providence Fire has placed into service a 2004 International/Hackney as a Tech Rescue unit. Posted in June.

Exeter Rescue has placed into service a 2022 Ford F-550/Road Rescue 4x4 ambulance as Rescue 2. July 2023.

Jamestown Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford E-450/Life Line ambulance for Rescue 1. Posted in August.

Lake Mishnock Fire Department in West Greenwich recently placed into service a 1996 Pierce Dash 2000/2500 as Tanker 1. It had previously served with the Pleasant Township Volunteer Fire Department in Lancaster, OH. Posted in March.

Lake Mishnock has placed into service a 1974 AM General/2023 Dept. Build 6x6 250/750/10F as Brush 1. It previously served in Plympton and West Bridgewater, MA. Posted in May.

Lincoln has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/PL Custom 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 1. Posted in May.

Narragansett Fire recently placed into service a 2023 Rosenbauer Commander 1500/750 as Engine 3. It replaced a 2008 Pierce. Posted in November.

North Kingstown Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Spartan MetroStar/Smeal 1500/750 for Engine 5. Posted in October.

North Providence Fire has acquired a 2011 E-One pumper and assigned to Engine 2. Posted in April.

North Providence Fire has placed into service a 2019 Ford F-450/Demers 4x4 ambulance as Rescue 2. It previously served in Owego, NY. Posted in May.

North Smithfield Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 1. Posted in August.

Pascoag Fire recently took delivery of a 2023 Spartan ER pumper/tanker for Engine 44. It is powered by a Cummins X12, drives an Allison 4000EVS and is equipped with a Waterous CSU 1500 gpm single stage pump. This unit carries 3000 gallons of water and 25 gallons of foam. There is a dump chute on each side of the body along with a rear mounted dump chutes. Posted in July.

Pawtucket Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 2. The former Rescue 2 had been reassigned as Rescue 6. Posted in June.

Pawtucket Fire has taken delivery of two (2) 2023 Pierce Saber 1500/730/20A pumpers for Engine 2 and Engine 5. Posted in December.

Portsmouth Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-450/Braun ambulance for Rescue 1. Rescue 1's current ambulance has been reassigned to Rescue 3, with current Rescue 3 becoming Rescue 4. Posted in December.

Portsmouth Fire Department has placed into service a 2022 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 125/150 as Brush 1. Posted in December.

Providence Fire has purchased two (2) 2016 Pierce Impel 1500/500 pumpers for Engine 2 and Engine 8. They previously served in Kansas City, MO. Posted in May.

Prudence Island Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 International 4300/Pierce 1500/600 pumper for Engine 82. Posted in October.

Smithfield Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Wheeled Coach 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 2. Posted in May.

Smithfield Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 E-One Typhoon 2000/730/50A for Engine 1. Posted in July.

Tiverton Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-450/Braun 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 1. Posted in May.

Tiverton Fire recently placed into service a 2022 Ford F-350 utility 4x4 125/250 as Forestry-Squad 1. Posted in August.

Warren Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD 4x4 125/200/5F for Brush 1. Posted in May.

Warren Fire Department is taking delivery of a 2023 KME Panther 1500/1000 for Engine 3. Posted in September.

Warwick Fire Department recently acquired a 2002 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000 for reserve Engine 15. It has previously served in Rehoboth, MA. Posted in March.

Warwick Fire has acquired a 1996 International 4700/Rescue 1 for use as a spare Special Hazards unit. Posted in April.

Warwick Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Horton 4X4 ambulance for Rescue 3. Posted in May.

Warwick Fire has taken delivery of 2023 Ford F-550/Horton 4X4 ambulance for Rescue 1. Posted in May.

Warwick Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 E-One Typhoon 95’ MM Tower for Tower-Ladder 1. Posted in September.

West Warwick Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 1. Posted in September.

Westerly Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Saber 1500/750/30F for Engine 1. The current Engine 1, a 1998 Pierce, has been sold to North Kingstown, RI for use as a spare engine. Posted in June.

Bristol firefighter gets send-off after nearly 50 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Central Coventry Fire District forced to shut down ambulance due to budget woes. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Central Falls fire dispatcher saves infant in distress. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Charlestown Ambulance looking for more town support to beef up crews, make ends meet. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Cranston Fire Department receives $3.67 million SAFER grant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Cumberland Fire receives $1 Million Federal Grant to Address Communication Dead Spots and purchase a new pumper. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

East Greenwich Fire Department Receives $280K Communications Grant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. 

East Providence continues quest to place permanent rescue in Rumford section of East Providence. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

East Providence fire chief Glenn Quick retiring after 37 years with department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Harrisville Hose Company installs new officers, presents service awards. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Harrisville Fire swears in Marcel Fontenault as fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Lincoln Fire Chief Richard Andrews retires after 53 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Lincoln Ladder 5's 2005 Pierce 2000/500/105' RMA has returned to service after being refurbished. Posted in September.

Newport to Receive $738,000 Firefighters Grant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Newport Fire Department receives $250,000 donation from a local family. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Pawtucket Swears in John Trenteseaux as New Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Pawtucket's new fire chief has big plans for the department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Pawtucket Fire Department launches new rescue boat. CLICK FOR ARTICE. Posted in May.

Pawtucket Fire Department among first in Rhode Island to have full-time paramedic EMS division. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Providence fire chief talks new role, expectations of department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Providence swears in new Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Providence cancels plans to hold new fire academy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Providence Fire's newest fire truck damaged during house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Providence Fire Department celebrates 53rd training academy graduation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

South Kingstown Former Firefighter Sworn-In As Fire Warden. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

South Kingstown Union Fire District Swears In New Marshal. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Smithfield's new firefighter training facility celebrated by officials. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. 

Smithfield's new fire station delayed as bids come in high. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Tiverton Fire Department hires first female firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Union Fire District of South Kingstown Appoints New Warden. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

West Warwick Fire Department launches Community Paramedicine Program. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

West Warwick Fire launches Community Paramedicine Program. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Woonsocket Fire Chief Paul Shatraw Says Farewell after 37 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

JANUARY

Narragansett girl, 11, gets special convoy for her final hospital chemotherapy treatment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

FEBRUARY

Bill could give Jamestown volunteer firefighters an incentive to join. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

State Using Planned Fires To Prevent Large Wildfires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 

Senator Reed Delivers $525,000 to Upgrade State's Emergency Operations Center. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Remembering The Station nightclub fire in West Warwick. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Also: Station Fire Survivor: 20 Years After the Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MARCH

Burrillville community coming together for firefighter who suffered stroke. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

4 fire departments in Kent, Providence counties to split $5.2M in safety grants. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

APRIL

Richmond teen works for years to become member of Hope Valley Ambulance Squad. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Second annual Guns-n-Hoses charity hockey game in Cranston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAY

Newly revitalized, Warren's firefighting museum is a local gem. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

On Scene LLP to open new repair facility in Smithfield.

State representative introduces bill for safer forest management after 700-acre brush fire in Exeter

Firefighters help Warwick veteran with home, lawn improvements. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fallen Rhode Island firefighters honored in Exeter ceremony. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Senate passes Senator's bill to allow tax cut for Jamestown volunteer firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

JUNE

Rhode Island Department of Health recognizes two outstanding members of fire departments in Glocester. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 

JULY

Retired South Kingstown Deputy Fire Chief Wins Service Award. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

National antique fire apparatus convention meets in Cranston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

AUGUST

Johnston man meets firefighters who saved his life 16 years ago. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Rhode Island secures nearly $1.4M for local fire departments. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Department of Environmental Management planning on prescribed burns on Prudence Island and in Exeter, Coventry. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Old volunteer fire station in Charlestown to become memorial park. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Five Rhode Island Fire Departments Awarded $1.77M to Upgrade Equipment & Boost Safety. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

SEPTEMBER

Pilot EMS bike unit launches in downtown Providence. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Rhode Island Delegation Delivers $459K for East Greenwich, Harrisville and Hope Valley Fire Districts. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

OCTOBER

Decontamination equipment out of reach for some Rhode Island fire stations. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Warwick firefighter helps man in cardiac arrest at baseball practice. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Smithfield firefighter featured in Rhode Island Heat Firefighters Calendar. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NOVEMBER

The East Greenwich Veteran Fireman's Club Brings Home a Prized Truck. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

DECEMBER

Providence County high school offers first firefighter training course. CLICK FOR ARTICLE