(Pictures from the NEAFC conference and expo at Mohegan Sun)

Rhode Island's two representatives to the New England Division of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) have been elected to new positions on the New England Association of Fire Chiefs board of directors.

In a contested election, Chief Robert E. Bradley Jr. was the winner by a decisive margin for the position of Secretary/Treasurer ... (Full Story & Photos)

NVFC Board of Directors Holds Fall Conference in Rapid City, SD

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Board of Directors held its annual Fall Conference in Rapid City, SD, on September 22-24, 2025. The board is comprised of up to two directors from 48 state associations and meets as a whole twice a year to conduct Council business and discuss matters of importance to the volunteer fire and emergency ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Rhode Island Professional Firefighters Pipes and Drums organized their annual Remembrance Service on Thursday, September 11, 2025. The ceremony began at 3:43 in the afternoon with the band marching in playing Irish 1. Reverend Gary Lemery offered the invocation and Captain Joseph Conroy, Narragansett FD, read the Firemen's Prayer. Chief Robert Lloyd, Ret. explained the purpose of the ceremony ... (Full Story & Photos)

Rhode Island First Responders from 12 Communities
Attend State Weekend at National Fire Academy

First Responders from Burrillville, Coventry, Exeter, Glocester, Hopkinton, Little Compton,
Lincoln, Narragansett, South Kingston, Tiverton, Westerly and T.F. Green Airport attended their State Weekend at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Students attended ... (Full Story & Photos)

The RI Southern Firefighters League presented their Chief Frederick A. Stanley Dedicated Service Award to Chief Scott Kettelle at their annual Presidents Steak Fry. The Steak Fry, held on June 23rd, was well attended by league members as well as leaders of the RIAFC in support of Chief Kettelle. Assistant Chief and league secretary Chris Koretski presented the award with league president and vice ... (Full Story & Photos)

A great collaborative effort on June 7th between the RIAFC Foundation and its SAFER Grant, along with the RI Firefighters Southern League to bring in Jeremy Donch of National Fire Radio, for a dynamic R & R workshop and his "Bridgeing the Gap Program". The event video has been published on Youtube in two parts. We have also published the introductions and RIAFC Foundation SAFER Grant information portion ... (Full Story & Photos)

The RIAFC Foundation had perfect weather for its golf tournament at Kirkbrae Country Club on June 2nd. The day tuned out to be a resounding success, with 100 golfers enjoying a cookout style lunch, 18 holes of golf on one of the most beautiful golf courses in our region, and a steak dinner/open bar to top off the day. Golfers also received a can cooler bag as well as free raffle & drink tickets.

With ... (Full Story & Photos)

The RI House of Representatives has awarded a $6,000 Legislative Grant to the RI Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub. The grant will be used to take veterans to Washington DC to see the memorials dedicated to their service. The grant was sponsored by Representative Sam Azzinaro, Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee.

Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi made the presentation along with Chairman Azzinaro ... (Full Story & Photos)