Rhode Island departments
About Snug Harbor Volunteer Fire Company - Rhode Island
- Active volunteer firefighters: 18
- Non-active volunteer firefighters: 5
- Firefighting
- Rural
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Fire Dispatch Frequency: 453.45
Department associations
About Bristol Fire Department - Rhode Island
- Active career firefighters: 4
- Active paid-per-call firefighters: 300
- Other Technical/Specialized Rescue
- Search & Rescue
- Vehicle Rescue (Extrication)
- ALS Emergency Medical Services
- BLS Emergency Medical Services
- Hazardous Material Response
- Firefighting
- Support
- Residential
Bristol Fire Department proudly protects approximately 22000 people living in an area of 10 square miles. We operate out of 5 stations that protect a primarily residential area. Our department is a public department whose members are on a volunteer status.
We respond to approximately 3,000 calls per year from 4 fire stations and 1 rescue station. Our front-line apparatus includes 4 Engines, 1 Ladder, 1 Special Hazards, 3 Rescues and a Marine Unit. In addition to protecting the approximately 22,000 citizens of Bristol, we also protect over 15 miles of coastline, as well as over 4,000 students at Roger Williams University. Bristol is also home to many industrial companies, particularly boat building. Our department has approximately 300 volunteers, life members and auxiliary members. The town also utilizes a private ambulance company, stationed in Bristol, for 24-hour paramedic level coverage in tandem with the rescue squad.
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About Foster Center Volunteer Fire Company - Rhode Island
- Active paid-per-call firefighters: 36
- Other
- Support
- Search & Rescue
- Vehicle Rescue (Extrication)
- BLS Emergency Medical Services
- Firefighting
- Rural
The fire company operates an engine, a tanker, a rescue pumper and a brush truck for the protection of life and property in the Town of Foster, Rhode Island. We are one of three volunteer fire companies in Foster, and cover the central third of the town's area. We are radio dispatched as "Station 3". All three stations automatically respond to any structural alarm of fire in town. We currently have 27 active members and are always seeking additional volunteers. Our membership consists of people from a diversity of backgrounds, and is open to men and women.
Response data for department
| Annual calls | 2006 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|
| Fire | 25 | 34 |
| Rescue/Extrication | 8 | 13 |
| Emergency rescue | 116 | 80 |
| Service calls | 3 | 7 |
| Hazardous materials | 4 | 4 |
| Other | 26 | 34 |
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About Hope Valley Ambulance Squad Inc. - Rhode Island
- Active paid-per-call firefighters: 53
- Other
- ALS Emergency Medical Services
- BLS Emergency Medical Services
- Rural
Established in 1951, the Hope Valley Ambulance Squad, Inc. Is a non-profit, volunteer, community based public health service that provides emergency pre-hospital medical services to the towns of Richmond and Hopkinton, Rhode Island. Our emphasis is excellence in patient care. We provide basic and advanced life support care, medical transportation, education to the public on health awareness, and special event coverage.
The Hope Valley Ambulance Squad, Inc. Is operated by volunteers who are also certified by the State of Rhode Island in emergency care and treatment. Presently, we serve a community of over 15,000 people and numerous motorists passing through our coverage area on the I-95 highway. Our organization also provides its services to the surrounding communities of South Kingstown, Ashaway, Charlestown, Exeter and Westerly when needed (also known as mutual aid). Hope Valley Ambulance Squad Inc. Is also equipped and trained as a one of Rhode Island's Mass Causality Units. HVAS complies with the HIPAA ACT.
Response data for department
| Annual calls | 2006 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|
| Fire | 0 | 0 |
| Rescue/Extrication | 0 | 0 |
| Emergency rescue | 1277 | 1431 |
| Service calls | 0 | 0 |
| Hazardous materials | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
Radio Frequencies
About Barrington Fire-Rescue, IAFF Local 1774 - Rhode Island
- Active career firefighters: 26
- Other
- Support
- Search & Rescue
- Vehicle Rescue (Extrication)
- ALS Emergency Medical Services
- Hazardous Material Response
- Firefighting
- Residential
Firefighting
Hazardous Material Response
ALS Emergency Medical Service
Vehicle Rescue (Extrication)
Search & Rescue
Support
Other
Response data for department
| Annual calls | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Fire | 485 |
| Rescue/Extrication | 35 |
| Emergency rescue | 1419 |
| Service calls | 75 |
| Hazardous materials | 12 |
| Other | 41 |
Radio Frequencies
Department associations
About North Cumberland Fire Department - Rhode Island
- Firefighting
- BLS Emergency Medical Services
- Vehicle Rescue (Extrication)
- Search & Rescue
- Support
About South Kingstown Forest Fire - Rhode Island
About North Providence Fire Department - Rhode Island
About Moosup Valley Vol Fire Dept - Rhode Island
- Active paid-per-call firefighters: 25
- Other Technical/Specialized Rescue
- Search & Rescue
- Vehicle Rescue (Extrication)
- ALS Emergency Medical Services
- BLS Emergency Medical Services
- Firefighting
- Rural
Moosup Valley Fire Department is a company with 25 active volunteers serving a town of approximately 5,000 people. We have two campgrounds in our district, increasing the population by another 1,800 people. The department has one engine, one brush truck, one tanker truck, and a unit truck. The engine and unit truck are EMS licensed, the first BLS and the second ALS. Unit 2 carries a foam system, Hurst extrication tools, and an airbag system. A majority of the members are EMTs and have specialized training in areas such as being Red Cross and BTLS instructors, wilderness search and rescue certified, and are ice rescue technicians. We have an on-site smoke/fire training facility. We offer classes from babysitter safety training and CPR to Emergency Response/first responder and EMT programs.
Response data for department
| Annual calls | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Fire | 18 |
| Rescue/Extrication | 29 |
| Emergency rescue | 64 |
| Service calls | 30 |
| Hazardous materials | 1 |
| Other | 18 |
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