The BFD received 45 emergency calls in the first 24 hours of the storm. members responded to numerous calls for transformer fires, hazardous conditions, trees crashing on homes along with several medical related incidents that were storm related. Below are some photos around town of the damage.
Engine 2 responded mutual aid to 260 Boyd Ave in EP. Lt Cotta and FF Leighton are seen in this photo making entry into the second floor to initiate an interior attack.
Our new 2011 International/Horton Type 1 ALS Rescue is in and will be in service shortly as Rescue 1. The 2006 Horton is now Rescue 2 and the 2001 Road Rescue is Rescue 3. The department disposed of the 1997 Ford E350 rescue
Rapid Intervention Training photos
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House Fire at 149 Narragansett Ave 11-30-11. Mutual aide from East Providence, Seekonk, and Warren. One victim with 2nd and 3rd degree burns.