Tuesday, April, 13, 2021
PFM Center for Justice and Safety Finance provides independent report informing shift to a prevention-first model of public safety to create a healthier, safer, and more just community April 13, 2021 PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today joined Councilman Pedro Espinal (Ward 10), Commissioner of Public Safety, Steven Paré, Deputy Director of PFM’s Center […]
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Wednesday, December, 16, 2020
December 16, 2020 PROVIDENCE, RI – Due to winter storm conditions, a citywide parking ban will go into effect at 12:01AM, tomorrow, December 17, until further notice. Residents with overnight parking passes are advised that they cannot park on the street during the duration of the citywide parking ban. All vehicles parked on the […]
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Tuesday, October, 22, 2019
Mayor Elorza, Commissioner Paré, and health care partners announce Providence Fire Department Mobile Health Unit October, 22, 2019 Providence, RI: Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, Commissioner of Public Safety Steven M. Paré, Providence Fire Department Chief of Emergency Medical Services Zachariah Kenyon, President and CEO Peter Marino (Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island) and CEO Merrill […]
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Tuesday, July, 30, 2019
Providence Fire Department’s Accelerant Detection K-9 Wizard awarded $1,500.00 in grant funding from Petco Foundation’s “Helping Heroes” campaign Providence, RI- The Providence Fire Department has been awarded a generous $1,500.00 in grant funding from the Petco Foundation’s annual “Helping Heroes” campaign. Funds will be used to provide much-needed resources for PFD’s Accelerant Detection K-9 Wizard, […]
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Monday, July, 08, 2019
Providence, RI Mayor Jorge Elorza, Commissioner of Public Safety Steven M. Paré, U.S. Senator’s Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Congressman David Cicilline, David Parr, Regional Fire Program Specialist, DHS/FEMA and members of the Providence Fire Department gathered this morning at the Atwells Avenue fire station to showcase the Providence Fire Department’s new Ladder 6 vehicle, […]
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Monday, June, 17, 2019
Messer Street Fire Station to temporarily close for construction, Engine 8 and Ladder 2 to relocate to nearby stations and will continue providing service within their normal district Providence, RI: Beginning tonight, June 17, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., the Messer Street fire station will be temporarily closed for capital improvements that will be made within […]
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Monday, July, 30, 2018
Providence, RI: Mayor Jorge Elorza, Commissioner of Public Safety Steven M. Paré, U.S. Senator Jack Reed, Congressman Jim Langevin, Congressman David Cicilline and members of the Providence Fire Department gathered this morning at the Broad Street fire station to showcase the Providence Fire Department’s new Rescue 1 vehicle, a Ford 550 frontline ambulance, which was […]
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Monday, July, 02, 2018
The Providence Fire Department responds to a number of calls each year related to injuries and fires caused by the use of fireworks during July 4th festivities and parties. While some ground-based and sparkling devices are legal and available to purchase in Rhode Island, they still have the potential to cause the same devastating effects […]
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Thursday, June, 14, 2018
One of only two departments in Rhode Island to earn the distinguished Class 1 rating, the PFD has demonstrated best practices in fire suppression and community fire preparedness Providence, RI– Mayor Jorge Elorza and Commissioner of Public Safety Steven M. Paré announce today that following a review by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) that […]
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Monday, June, 04, 2018
Mayor Elorza, Commissioner Paré and members of the Providence Fire Department’s Division of Training welcomed 80 new recruits this morning, kicking off their first day of training PROVIDENCE, RI- Mayor Jorge Elorza, Commissioner of Public Safety Steven M. Paré, Training Academy Director Captain Anthony Lancellotti and members of the Providence Fire Department gathered this morning […]
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