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Working Fire - Cumberland, RI 12/23/2008 : On the afternoon of December 23rd, Cumberland Fire Control dispatched a first alarm assignment to 350 Bryant St. for a reported building fire. While the companies were en route, dispatch reported police on the scene with smoke showing. Engine 12 and Truck 1 arrived on scene a confirmed a working fire. They encountered a fire in a garage of a 1 1/2 story wood-frame single family dwelling. The fire was quickly knocked down by the first due units and the remainder of the first alarm assignment assisted with checking for extension, overhaul, and ventilation.

Working Fire - Cumberland, RI 12/23/2008

On the afternoon of December 23rd, Cumberland Fire Control dispatched ...

Updated: Dec 23, 2008 12:30pm PST

2nd Alarm - Cumberland, RI 12/2/2008 : At 11:38pm on December 2, 2008 Cumberland Fire Dispatch notified companies of a report of flames coming from a dwelling at 1150 Mendon Rd. Units arrived on scene and reported a working fire. Companies encountered a one story wood-frame unoccupied hair salon with heavy smoke present. An initial interior attack was attempted by Cumberland Engines 22 and 41. Vertical ventilation was completed by Cumberland Truck 5. Ventilation was hampered by building construction as the pitched roof was built over an existing flat roof. The interior attack was abandoned as the fire quickly progressed and conditions began to deteriorate. Command ordered a defensive operation and Truck 5 positioned their aerial device for use of the ladder pipe. Heavy black smoke erupted from the vent hole and windows preceding heavy fire. There was a collapse of the pitched roof but the flat roof sustained the impact. Multiple hand lines and deck guns were used to darken down the flames. Mutual aid from Lincoln responded to the scene to assist the Cumberland firefighters bring the compliment of firefighting personnel to a second alarm equivalent. Once the fire was placed under control and the building was deemed safe to reenter, firefighters conducted overhaul and assisted the investigators as needed. There were no reported injuries. During this operation, a second reported structure fire was dispatched for a restaurant approximately a half mile away from this incident. That fire was contained to a kitchen area and was handled by reserve Cumberland and mutual aid units. Both fires are suspicious and are actively being investigated by the Rhode Island State Fire Marshal’s Office and detectives from the Cumberland Police Department.

2nd Alarm - Cumberland, RI 12/2/2008

At 11:38pm on December 2, 2008 Cumberland Fire Dispatch notified compa ...

Updated: Dec 03, 2008 12:33pm PST

2nd Alarm - Smithfield, RI 8/29/2008 : Fire at 340 Waterman Ave. fire was confined to a machine and held in check by the sprinkler system. Companies had heavy smoke showing on arrival from the 3 story mill. The smoke condition made it difficult for the firefighters to locate and extinguish the fire. One firefighter was injured and transported to a local hospital. Mutual Aid was called in from North Providence and Johnston to the fire scene. Cumberland, Gloucester, and Lincoln provided station coverage.

2nd Alarm - Smithfield, RI 8/29/2008

Fire at 340 Waterman Ave. fire was confined to a machine and held in c ...

Updated: Aug 29, 2008 6:33pm PST

3rd Alarm - Woonsocket, RI 8/28/2008 : On Thursday August 28, 2008 at around 5pm the Woonsocket Fire Department dispatched a first alarm assignment to the area of Summer St. and Winter St. for a reported structural fire. En route, units were advised that fire control was receiving multiple calls reporting a fire. While responding, the on duty deputy chief transmitted a code red advising they had a working fire, as there was a column of smoke visible from a distance. The address of the structure was 241 Summer St. in the city’s north end. Engine 2 arrived first on scene and reported a well involved 2.5 story wood frame residential dwelling. They encountered heavy fire showing on the 1st floor with the fire rapidly extending to the upper floors. A second alarm was quickly transmitted and companies began an aggressive attack. The fire was advancing rapidly and Woonsocket firefighters began to darken any visible fire from the outside before making entry into the structure. A third alarm was transmitted and in addition to filling the empty city stations, Cumberland Hill’s Engine 41 and air supply unit responded to the scene to assist Woonsocket’s five engines, two ladders, and two rescues already operating. Once inside firefighters began to extinguish the blaze on all floors using numerous handlines. A ladder company ascended to the roof to begin vertical ventilation. The ladder company reported the roof was starting to feel spongy and crews were reporting fire conditions inside the structure were rapidly deteriorating. Woonsocket’s Fire Chief Ken Finlay ordered crews out of the structure and defensive operations commenced. When the fire was knocked down from the outside, crews reentered the structure to begin another aggressive attack. The building concealed many pockets of fire and companies located and extinguished the remaining areas involved in this stubborn fire. Multiple attack lines and extensive overhaul were needed to bring this blaze under control. There is no word on any injuries but a cat was rescued from the building and returned to the pet’s owners. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

3rd Alarm - Woonsocket, RI 8/28/2008

On Thursday August 28, 2008 at around 5pm the Woonsocket Fire Departme ...

Updated: Aug 28, 2008 9:23pm PST

Working Fire - Woonsocket, RI 8/5/2008 : Fire at 356 Avenue A on Tuesday August 5, 2008 around 6pm.

Working Fire - Woonsocket, RI 8/5/2008

Fire at 356 Avenue A on Tuesday August 5, 2008 around 6pm.

Updated: Aug 06, 2008 12:19pm PST

3rd Alarm - Blackstone, MA 6/13/2008 : On June 13, 2008 the Blackstone (MA) Fire Department responded to the Valley St. area for a reported fire around 4:45pm. Woonsocket (RI) Fire Department also dispatched a full first alarm assignment; the location of the building is close to the city’s border. On arrival companies reported a well involved commercial building. The building was a one and a half story “L” shaped building 50’ x 200’ with an attached 50’ x 50’ section. A third alarm was called and companies engaged the fire with heavy appliances and master stream devices. Several ladder pipes were set up until the fire appeared to be darkening down. At that point, an interior attacked commenced to finish putting out the flames. Extensive overhaul was needed and relief companies had to be called in due to the heat and humidity. In addition to Woonsocket mutual aid was called in from Bellingham (MA), Mendon (MA), Millville (MA). Cumberland (RI) and North Smithfield (RI) companies were called in eventually for overhaul. Reportedly the smoke could be seen for miles. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

3rd Alarm - Blackstone, MA 6/13/2008

On June 13, 2008 the Blackstone (MA) Fire Department responded to the ...

Updated: Jun 14, 2008 7:41am PST

Working Fire - Lincoln, RI 4/26/08 : Around 6pm on April 26, 2008, Lincoln Fire Alarm dispatched a first alarm assignment to 238 Chapel St. for a reported structure fire. First arriving companies had heavy smoke showing from a two and a half story occupied wood-framed home. Attack lines were immediately placed in action and an aggressive interior attack commenced. The fire was placed under control shortly by the incident commander and extensive overhaul was conducted. This fire occurred in the Saylesville district of Lincoln with the Lonsdale, Albion, and Limerock districts assisting in extinguishing of the blaze. Lincoln Rescue and the Providence Canteen were also on scene. The RI State Fire Marshal's Office was called in to investigate the cause of the fire.

Working Fire - Lincoln, RI 4/26/08

Around 6pm on April 26, 2008, Lincoln Fire Alarm dispatched a first al ...

Updated: Apr 26, 2008 5:40pm PST

Working Fire - Woonsocket, RI 4/3/08 : Fire at 119 Chester St. in the city. A quick stop by the companies. Unable to get any other photos due to the police. Check out NRIFirePhotos.com for more photos and story

Working Fire - Woonsocket, RI 4/3/08

Fire at 119 Chester St. in the city. A quick stop by the companies. Un ...

Updated: Apr 05, 2008 7:03am PST

2nd Alarm - Lincoln, RI 3/11/08 : Around 8 o’clock in the morning on Tuesday March 11, 2008 the Lincoln and North Providence fire alarms started to receive calls for a structure fire in the area of Manchester Farm Rd. Both towns sent a full first alarm assignment due to the proximity of the town lines with Lincoln arriving first. The actual address of the fire is 4 Manchester Farm Road which is located in the town of Lincoln. Companies encountered heavy fire on arrival and an interior attack commenced on the three-story occupied wood-framed house. There was heavy fire on the upper floors and the fire began extending towards the roof. Lincoln was immediately backed up by North Providence, which had also sent a first alarm assignment, and additional Lincoln units. Providence’s Engine 12 and Ladder 3 responded to the scene as well as Pawtucket Engine 5. The fire was knocked down and brought under control within an hour. The fire is under investigation by the Rhode Island State Fire Marshal’s office. There was one occupant from the house that I believe was assisted out by the first due companies but unsure of the condition of the victim.

2nd Alarm - Lincoln, RI 3/11/08

Around 8 o’clock in the morning on Tuesday March 11, 2008 the Lincol ...

Updated: Mar 11, 2008 7:27am PST

Working Fire - Cumberland, RI 2/17/08 : Around 11 o'clock in the morning of February 17, 2008, Cumberland Fire Control dispatched a first alarm assignment to the area of Broad St. and Titus. St. in the Valley Falls section of town, for multiple calls reporting a structure fire. A working fire was transmitted upon arrival and units encountered a wood-framed Victorian style residential dwelling at 91 Broad St. Companies went to work stretching attack lines and establishing a feeder. Upon arrival of Truck Co. 5, they were sent to to rook to open up the structure. Valley Falls Fire Chief Brian Jackvony established command and requested an additional engine and ladder from the Town of Lincoln to assist the Cumberland units. Lincoln Engine 4, Ladder 51, and Rescue 4 responded to the scene. An aggressive interior attack produced a great stop by the on scene companies. The fire appeared to have been confined to the section of the original fire area but there was heavy smoke damage throughout the building. Lincoln Engine 4 acted as the FAST company for the incident. The fire was brought quickly under control within 30 minutes without injury. The cause of the blaze is being investigated by the Rhode Island Fire Marshal's Office.

Working Fire - Cumberland, RI 2/17/08

Around 11 o'clock in the morning of February 17, 2008, Cumberland Fire ...

Updated: Feb 17, 2008 7:23pm PST

Vehicle Recovery - Cumberland, RI 2/1/08 : In the early morning of Friday February 1, 2008, the Cumberland Hill Fire Department was dispatched to Rt. 99 for a vehicle into the water. The body of water is a small pond located between the north and southbound lanes. Apparently the driver of the vehicle lost control, drove through a chain link fence, down an embankment, and onto the frozen pond. The victim self-extricated herself and walked home, calling the police hours later. It was determined that no other individuals were in the vehicle and the vehicle would have to wait to daylight to be removed because the vehicle had already sunk through the ice. Members of the Cumberland Hill and North Cumberland Fire Department's assisted the tow company with removal of the vehicle from the pond. The entire operation took approximately one hour.

Vehicle Recovery - Cumberland, RI 2/1/08

In the early morning of Friday February 1, 2008, the Cumberland Hill F ...

Updated: Feb 01, 2008 2:40pm PST

Working Fire - Bellingham, MA 2/1/08 : Working fire on Pulaski Blvd. in the town of Bellingham, MA on Friday February 1, 2008. The fire came in just before 9am, Bellingham units were at a previous 3rd alarm just down the road when this fire occurred. Units from Woonsocket (RI), Blackstone (MA), Wrentham (MA), and Milford (MA) responded to the fire. The fire building was a church rectory. Visit Ken LaBelle's NRIFirePhotos.com for more photos.

Working Fire - Bellingham, MA 2/1/08

Working fire on Pulaski Blvd. in the town of Bellingham, MA on Friday ...

Updated: Feb 01, 2008 1:51pm PST

Working Fire - North Providence, RI 1/12/07 : After 2pm on Saturday January 12, 2007 the North Providence Fire Department responded to 885 Charles St. for a structure fire. E-4 under the command of Acting Lt. Scott Corio reported heavy fire showing from side 4, 2nd floor of a two story occupied multi-dwelling. Units on scene immediately requested additional companies. An engine, ladder, and battalion chief was also requested from the City of Providence. Units stretched in attack lines and encountered heavy fire on the second floor. The fire appeared to be contained to the second floor with smoke and water damage throughout the structure. Three firefighters received minor injuries at the fire. The state fire marshal's office was called in to investigate.

Working Fire - North Providence, RI 1/12/07

After 2pm on Saturday January 12, 2007 the North Providence Fire Depar ...

Updated: Jan 21, 2008 12:28pm PST

3rd Alarm - Woonsocket, RI 1/6/08 : Shortly after 10pm on Sunday January 6, 2008 a working fire signal was transmitted by the orders of Woonsocket Fire Department Deputy Chief Tom Williams for 65 Alysworth Ave. While the normal first alarm assignment was busy at another incident, Engines 1, 6, 3 and Ladder 1 responded. Crews encountered a triple-decker with fire on first floor. Engine Co. 1, the first arriving company, stretched an 1 ¾” attack line to the first floor to begin fire attack. At this time members of Ladder Co. 1 set their stick up to the roof from the number 4 side. Crews had heavy fire in a room on the first floor that had begun to self-vent itself on side 2 of the building. There was a heavy smoke condition that surrounded the area as crews began to open up. A second alarm was struck bringing in the remainder of the Woonsocket companies and sequentially a third alarm was transmitted to fill the empty city stations. Chief of the Department Ken Finlay arrived on scene and assumed command. Due to the aggressive attack of the Woonsocket Fire Department, this fire was quickly knocked down and overhaul began. One resident was treated at the hospital for smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. Captain Tom Papa of the Woonsocket Fire Marshal’s office and the Woonsocket Police Department are investigating the cause of the blaze. Mutual aid was brought in from Cumberland, Blackstone, Lincoln, and North Smithfield to cover the Woonsocket stations.

3rd Alarm - Woonsocket, RI 1/6/08

Shortly after 10pm on Sunday January 6, 2008 a working fire signal was ...

Updated: Jan 16, 2008 11:19am PST

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