Thank you to the RI Professional Firefighters Pipe & Drums for organizing the RI Firefighter 9/11 Remembrance. The Ceremony was held at the RI Firefighter Memorial, beginning at 3:43 on the afternoon of 9/11/24 in homage to the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11/01.... (Full Story & Photos)

22 Million in SAFER Grants coming to RI with the RIAFC Foundation receiving 1.4 million dollar SAFER grant along with Providence receiving 16.9 million & East Providence receiving 3.75 million.

The RIAFC Foundationn's third SAFER Grant is for recruitment & retention of volunteer firefighters. This award is for $1,396,000 over the next four years. SAFER grants were also awarded to the Providence ... (Full Story & Photos)

The RI Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub held their "Meet & Greet" in advance of their upcoming Honor Flight. The flight will take place on September 29, 2024, and has been named Honor Flight "High Voltage" as a nod to the flight sponsor, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 42. Forty two veterans and their guardians will travel to Washington DC to visit their memorials on that day. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The 2024 Rhode Island State Weekend was held recently at the National Fire Academy (NFA) in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Fifty-seven Rhode Island, and ten Massachusetts firefighters attended eight 2-day classes offered by the NFA. The following classes were offered: Incident Command System for Structural Collapse, Preparations for Initials Company Operations, Exercising Leadership within Communities, ... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with deep regret that Chief Scott Partington and the Narragansett Fire Department announce the passing of retired Chief Otis Wyatt. A legendary chief in the Rhode Island and New England fire service! Please see the attached announcement from NFD on arrangements for Chief Wyatt next week.

A link to his obituary may also be found here.
https://www.barrettandcotter.com/obituaries/Otis-C-Wyatt-Jr?obId=32346136

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On Wednesday June 26, 2024, the RI Southern Firefighters League presented the Chief Frederick A StanleyDedicated Service Award to Chief Scott Partington of the Narragansett Fire Department and to Assistant Chief Christopher Koretski of the Watch Hill Fire Department. The presentation of this award is made annually at the RISFFL Presidents Dinner in recognition of the recipients outstanding service ... (Full Story & Photos)

A "Push In Wet Down" Ceremony was held at Ponaganset High School on June 4, 2023. Governor Dan McKee and Secretary of State Greg Amore offered their remarks at the event that kicked off their Firefighter Career & Technical Education (CTE) program and the official welcoming of their very own, newly donated fire engine.

Many thanks were offered to PHS teacher and Warren Fire Department Captain ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday May 23 the Rhode Island Association of Fire Chiefs met in Watch Hill for their monthly meeting. Chief Dennis Reall was the host for the meeting held at the historic Lanphear Livery building at 1 Bay Street. Watch Hill FD had some of their apparatus on display and several of their firefighters were able to be on hand to greet RIAFC members and guide them to the meeting parking and location. ... (Full Story & Photos)