Providence Fire Department

Established in 1854, Providence is the second oldest professional fire department in the country and continues to set the standard for modern professional firefighting and emergency response while being regarded as some of the most aggressive and well trained in the country.

Providence Firefigther/EMTs play a crucial role in protecting the community by responding each year to over 42,000 emergency calls from families, friends and neighbors who are in need of our assistance in the most dynamic city in the State.

Whether responding to emergencies involving car accidents or heart attacks, house fires or technical rescues, violent incidents or a child choking Providence Firefighter/EMTs are there to protect lives and property in the community 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

Non-emergency activities revolve around fire prevention through public education, building familiarity and inspections, plan reviews, code enforcement and arson investigations.

The men and women of the Providence Fire Department strive to live up to their motto “In Omnia Paratus” meaning “In all Things Ready” by delivering the best professional service with respect, dignity and a high sense of ethics to city citizens and visitors alike.

Message from Chief Michael Dillon:

Welcome to the Providence Fire Department Facebook page. The Providence Fire Department is one of the oldest fully paid Fire Departments in the country, transitioning from volunteer to a fully paid department on 1 March 1854. Despite our age and adherence to tradition, the Providence Fire Department has always embraced technical innovations.
Through our Facebook page we are committed to bringing our safety message to those we serve using social media. On this page we hope to bring information to the public on what we do, why we do it and how the public can best protect itself from fire and all disasters natural and man made.

The men and women of the Providence Fire Department are dedicated to the highest standards of professional excellence and deliver Fire and Emergency Medical Service to the 2nd largest city in New England. We proudly serve our 180,000 residents and the more than 300,000 people who work in and visit our city every day. In 2010 we answered over 42,000 calls for service. When we are not responding to alarms we are preparing to respond, always seeking to provide safe and effective service to the public.

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