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2024 RHODE ISLAND APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

Anthony Fire District in Coventry has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/PL Custom 4X4 ambulance for Rescue 1. Posted in June.

Ashaway Ambulance recently placed into service a 2022 Dodge Ram 5500/AEV 4x4 ambulance as Ambulance 841. Posted in April.

Bristol Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Freightliner M2/PL Custom ambulance for Rescue 4. Posted in March.

Bristol Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan Metro Star/Smeal 1500/1000 for Engine 4. Posted in June.

Block Island Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Wheeled Coach ambulance for Rescue 1. Posted in May.

Block Island Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 E-One Typhoon 2000/500 100’ RMA for Ladder 1. Posted in July.

Central Falls Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 E-One Typhoon 1500/750/30F for Engine 2. Posted in February.

Chepachet Fire District has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan FC-94 1500/1000/20F for Engine 11. Posted in July.

Cumberland EMS has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-450/Demers 4x4 ambulance for Paramedic 1. Posted in July.

East Greenwich Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 1. Posted in February.

East Providence Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan Gladiator/Toyne 1500/600/200B for Engine 4 and a 2024 Spartan MetroStar/Toyne 1500/500/30F for Engine 5. East Providence also recently purchased a 2003 Spartan/Hackney Walk-Around for HazMat 1. The unit previously served in Grand Island, NY. Posted in November.

Electric Boat Fire Department has acquired a 2014 Chevy G4500/2006 Osage Ambulance. It perviously served with the Anthony Fire District in Coventry. Posted in April.

Hope Valley Ambulance has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford E-450/Road Rescue ambulance for Ambulance 311. Posted in February.

Johnston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Spartan/Smeal 105' RMA for Ladder 1. Posted in February.

Johnston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Rescue 1. Posted in June.

Lime Rock Fire District has taken delivery of a 2024 E-One Cyclone 1500/780 for Engine 8. The 2008 Pierce will be reassigned as Engine 9. Posted in May.

Little Compton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 HME Ahrens Fox AWD 1500/1500/30F. Posted in November.

Manville Fire in Lincoln recently took delivery of a 2023 Spartan/Toyne 1500/1000/25F for Engine 1. The current Engine 1 will be reassigned as Engine 10. Posted in November.

Lincoln Rescue has taken delivery of a 2023 Dodge Ram 5500/PL Custom 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 2. Posted in March.

North Providence Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-450/Medix 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 3. Posted in September.

Pawtucket Fire Department is set to take delivery of a 2024 E-One Typhoon 1500/750 for Engine 2. The current Engine 2 will be reassigned to Engine 6. Posted in June.

Pawtucket Fire has acquired a 1992 E-One Protector 1500/500 for use as a spare, designated Engine 10. It previously served in North Providence. Posted in June.

Pawtucket Fire Department is set to take delivery of a 2024 Ford F-450/Medix ambulance for Rescue 4. Posted in October.

Portsmouth Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 KME Severe Service 1500/750/30F for Engine 1. Posted in November.

Providence Fire Department has purchased Warren, RI's 1989 Maxim 1500/500 for use as a spare pumper. Providence has also purchased a used Ferrara pumper for Engine 2 and a used Pierce pumper for Engine 8. No further info on these trucks at this time. Posted in January.

Richmond Rescue recently took delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Braun 4X4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted in February.

Smithfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 E-One Typhoon 2000/300 100’ RM tower for Tower-Ladder 1. Posted in March.

Warren Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 3. Posted in January.

Warwick Fire Department has purchased Cranston Engine 6's former 2008 HME/Ahrens Fox 1500/800. It will replace Engine 11's 1994 Pierce which has been permanently removed from service. Posted in January.

Warwick Fire Department has purchased a 2007 KME Predator 1500/750/30A and designated it Engine 16. It had previously served in Barrington. Posted in May.

Warwick Fire Department has placed into service a 2023 Ford F-550 Utility 4x4 as Special Operations 1. Posted in September.

Warwick Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2024 E-One Typhoon 1500/780 pumpers for Engine 1 and Engine 2. Posted in December.

Westerly Ambulance has placed into service a 2023 Ford F-450/2017 Braun 4x4 ambulance (box remounted) as Ambulance 751. They also placed into service a 2023 Ford F-450/2008 Braun 4x4 ambulance (box remount) as Ambulance 753. Posted in April.

Westerly Ambulance Corps has placed into service a 2023 Chevrolet 3500HD/Wheeled Coach ambulance as Ambulance 752. Posted in May.

Western Coventry Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Dodge Ram 5500/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 8. Posted in November.

Woonsocket Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan/Toyne 1500/750 for Engine 3. The current Engine 3 will be reassigned as spare Engine 7. Posted in September.




2024 RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT NEWS

Block Island welcomes new fire engine via ferry. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Bristol's Ever-Ready fire station to hold celebration for 100th anniversary. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Cumberland Firefighters will debut new fire safety house. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

East Greenwich Fire Department receives grants for equipment upgrades. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

East Providence fire crews to receive PFAS-free equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

East Providence Fire Department awarded $3.75 million SAFER grant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

East Providence Fire Department becomes first in the state to buy PFAS-free gear. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Lincoln Squad 2's 2005 Pierce heavy rescue has returned to service after being refurbished. Posted in March.

Middletown battalion chief recognized with Community Service Award. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Middletown Fire names Robert McCall as Interim Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Newport fire headquarters is 'bursting at the seams;' November's bond might help. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

North Providence Fire Chief John Silva retires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Pawtucket historic fire station reopens after new additions complete. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Providence Fire EMS Bike Unit adds more cyclists and expands service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Scituate acquiring infrared drone for search and rescue. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Smithfield's new fire station to move forward in existing building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Smithfield grants will fund communication upgrades. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

South Kingstown EMS receives $1 million grant for new station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Tiverton FD staffing crisis reaches tipping point. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

West Greenwich Fire Department has permanently removed from service Ladder 25's 1993 Pierce Arrow 2000/800/40F/75' RMA due to mechanical reasons. They are currently looking at options for a replacement. Posted in April.

West Warwick Fire Department hopes damaged Station 2 can reopen soon. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.




2024 RHODE ISLAND OTHER NEWS

JANUARY

Chief: Needed upgrades in Cumberland Fire District are extensive. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

DEM Announces Brush-Clearing Project to Lessen the Threat of Uncontrolled Wildfire at Arcadia Management Area. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Emergency communication upgrades totaling $1.7 million get underway in Burrillville. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MARCH

Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company prepares for 100th anniversary in Warwick. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

9 Rhode Island Cities, Towns Awarded Grants For Public Safety Building Projects. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

APRIL

New firefighter statue pops up at Firemen's Memorial Park in Bristol. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Rhode Island firefighters to be honored on National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Maryland. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Newport is among the first five municipalities selected for Urban Forests for Rhode Island Technical Assistance Program. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAY

Rhode Island fallen firefighters honored at annual memorial event in Maryland. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RIDEM plans controlled burn in Richmond. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

52 Veterans take part in 30th Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Race held in Smithfield in honor of Providence Fire Chief who died of brain cancer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

JUNE

Senator Reed helps pass bill to extend federal support for Rhode Island firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Burrillville son of first responders saves struggling classmate during school trip. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

JULY

Providence Canteen gives support to firefighters on hot days. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

AUGUST

Rhode Island fire departments get federal help for safety and training. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company celebrates rich 100-year history in Warwick. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

SEPTEMBER

Fire departments receive federal grant to hire new firefighters in Providence, East Providence. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

OCTOBER

100+ Veterans, caretakers take part in Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight in Warwick. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

	
	
	

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