Fire Department
1951 Mineral Spring Avenue
North Providence, RI  02904

Administration - (401) 231-8505

Emergency - (401) 231-8500


Andrew M. Zarlenga
Assistant Chief of Department
azarlenga@northprovidenceri.gov

Division of Fire Prevention
Fire Marshal
Lieut. Gregory J. Unsworth

Division of
Emergency Medical Services
Capt. John B. Gregson

Division of Training & Safety
Director
John C. Wheeler
 


North Providence Fire Department

Mission Statement Station Locations
Emergency Services Other Services Honor Guard
Picture of Squad 1 Picture of Rescue 1

 

 

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~ MISSION STATEMENT ~


To create and support an environment, preventing loss of life and property, where people of our community thrive and prosper.  Moreover, to prevent disastrous incidents from occurring and to minimize damage to life, property, and the environment.

To protect and enhance the quality of life of the citizens of North Providence by preventing or minimizing the loss of life and property threatened by the hazards of fire, medical, and rescue emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, and disaster situations in our community.

Through several Department programs, the Fire Department educates citizens, inspects, and pre-fire plans, multi storied high occupancy buildings, as well as commercial buildings.  It maintains a high level of education, training  and fitness to provide the best possible emergency service to the residents of North Providence.


The North Providence Fire Department operates out of four stations:

In addition, the Department has the ability to mitigate many different types of emergency incidents, through its training and equipment.

 

North Providence Fire Department Squad 1
North Providence Fire Department Squad 1

Emergency Services Include:

  • Fire Suppression & Emergency Medical Services
  • Hazardous Materials Response
  • Cave-in Response
  • High-rise Rope Rescue
  • Auto Extrication
  • Trench Rescue

Other Services Include:

  • Fire Code Enforcement
  • Fire Investigations
  • Incident Fire Reports
  • Hydrant Inspections
  • Plan Review for New Constructions
  • Home Safety Inspections
  • Fire Safety Inspections of Commercial Buildings
  • Evacuation Planning for Commercial Buildings
  • Fire Safety Programs for Citizens, Businesses, Schools
  • Health & Safety Fairs
  • Fire Station Tours
  • Smoke Detector Give-A-Way Program
  • Free Blood Pressure Screening Program
  • CPR Training
  • Juvenile Fire Setters Program
  • Fire Extinguisher Training
  • Daycare Providers Fire Safety Workshops

The department maintains a comprehensive effort to prevent loss of life and property from fires through training and innovative equipment, along with the intensive review of building plans; inspections and certifications of fire and life safety systems in buildings; public education programs targeting the young, high rise residents, and elderly citizens; the regulation of hazardous material storage, hazardous processes, public assemblies; and the investigation of arson and other fires.

North Providence Fire Department Honor Guard at the 911 Memorial
North Providence Fire Department Honor Guard

North Providence Fire Department Rescue 1
North Providence Fire Department Rescue 1


 

North Providence Town Hall • 2000 Smith Street • North Providence, Rhode Island 02911
Phone: 401-232-0900 •
connects all departments
Hours: Monday through Friday • 8:30am to 4:30pm
Summer Hours (June 21 through Labor Day): Monday through Friday • 8:30am to 4:00pm

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