Friday, February, 25, 2022
City accepting applications for pilot program that will familiarize residents with City services Friday, February 25, 2022 PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge Elorza and members of the African American Ambassadors Education Reform Subgroup today announced applications are now being accepted to participate in Providence Community Academy, a new civic education pilot program that will familiarize […]
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Tuesday, November, 30, 2021
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of Providence and its firefighter’s union, IAFF Local 799, have reached a tentative five-year agreement that achieves significant pension reform and improvements to healthcare options for firefighters. “My top priority since taking office has been addressing the City’s long-standing structural challenges that have held the city […]
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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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