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RHODE ISLAND APPARATUS ORDERS AND FUNDING

Barrington Fire Department has placed an order with E-One for a new Typhoon pumper. Oct 2022.

Block Island Fire Department has placed an order with E-One for an HR100 rear mount ladder truck built on a 10 wheel chassis. Dec 2021.

Cranston gets $1M grant for new ladder truck built by E-One. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Nov 2022.

Dunns Corner Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Saber pumper with 2000 GPM pump and 1000 gallon water tank. July 2023.

East Greenwich Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One custom pumper. December 2023.

East Providence Fire has placed an order with C&S Speciality for two (2) Stainless Steel pumpers built on Spartan chassis. The unit for Engine 4 will be a foam pumper while Engine 5's will be a traditional engine. Delivery is expected in March of 2024. Oct 2022.

Exeter EMS has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Road Rescue Ultramedic ambulance built on a Ford F-559 4X4 chassis. Jan 2023.

Johnston Fire is in the process of ordering a new ladder truck. No confirmation on the manufacturer at this time. Apr 2022.

Lime Rock Fire in Lincoln has placed an order with E-One for a Typhoon pumper.

Lincoln-Lime Rock Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new regional air/light/rehab unit. March 2023.

Middletown Fire has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for two (2) Pierce Saber pumpers with 1500 GPM pump and 750 gallon water tanks. June 2023.

Newport Fire Department has placed an order with Seagrave for a 100' tractor drawn aerial ladder truck. Delivery is expected late in 2023. May 2022.

Newport Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One custom pumper. Nov 2023.

North Providence Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One Typhoon pumper. Nov 2022.

North Providence Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a 2nd E-One Typhoon pumper. This is in addition to the one ordered in 2022. April 2023.

North Smithfield Fire has on order a new ambulance for Rescue 1. Dec 2022.

Pawtucket Fire Department has placed an order with E-One for a Typhoon pumper.

Providence Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for two (2) Road Rescue ambulances built on Ford F series chassis. Nov 2022.

Providence Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new ambulance. March 2023.

Warwick Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One custom pumper. Oct 2023.

West Warwick Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new ladder truck. March 2023.




2024 RHODE ISLAND APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

Ashaway Ambulance recently placed into service a 2022 Dodge Ram 5500/AEV 4x4 ambulance as Ambulance 841. Posted in April.

Bristol Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Freightliner M2/PL Custom ambulance for Rescue 4. Posted in March.

Central Falls Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 E-One Typhoon 1500/750/30F for Engine 2. Posted in February.

East Greenwich Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 1. Posted in February.

Electric Boat Fire Department has acquired a 2014 Chevy G4500/2006 Osage Ambulance. It perviously served with the Anthony Fire District in Coventry. Posted in April.

Hope Valley Ambulance has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford E-450/Road Rescue ambulance for Ambulance 311. Posted in February.

Johnston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Spartan/Smeal 105' RMA for Ladder 1. Posted in February.

Lincoln Rescue has taken delivery of a 2023 Dodge Ram 5500/PL Custom 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 2. Posted in March.

Providence Fire Department has purchased Warren, RI's 1989 Maxim 1500/500 for use as a spare pumper. Providence has also purchased a used Ferrara pumper for Engine 2 and a used Pierce pumper for Engine 8. No further info on these trucks at this time. Posted in January.

Richmond Rescue recently took delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Braun 4X4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted in February.

Smithfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 E-One Typhoon 2000/300 100’ RM tower for Tower-Ladder 1. Posted in March.

Warren Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 3. Posted in January.

Warwick Fire Department has purchased Cranston Engine 6's former 2008 HME/Ahrens Fox 1500/800. It will replace Engine 11's 1994 Pierce which has been permanently removed from service. Posted in January.

Westerly Ambulance has placed into service a 2023 Ford F-450/2017 Braun 4x4 ambulance (box remounted) as Ambulance 751. They also placed into service a 2023 Ford F-450/2008 Braun 4x4 ambulance (box remount) as Ambulance 753. Posted in April.




2024 RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT NEWS

East Greenwich Fire Department receives grants for equipment upgrades. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Lincoln Squad 2's 2005 Pierce heavy rescue has returned to service after being refurbished. Posted in March.

Providence Fire EMS Bike Unit adds more cyclists and expands service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

South Kingstown EMS receives $1 million grant for new station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

West Greenwich Fire Department has permanently removed from service Ladder 25's 1993 Pierce Arrow 2000/800/40F/75' RMA due to mechanical reasons. They are currently looking at options for a replacement. Posted in April.




2024 RHODE ISLAND OTHER NEWS

JANUARY

Chief: Needed upgrades in Cumberland Fire District are extensive. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

DEM Announces Brush-Clearing Project to Lessen the Threat of Uncontrolled Wildfire at Arcadia Management Area. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Emergency communication upgrades totaling $1.7 million get underway in Burrillville. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MARCH

Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company prepares for 100th anniversary in Warwick. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

9 Rhode Island Cities, Towns Awarded Grants For Public Safety Building Projects. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

	
	
	

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