East Providence Firefighters ... Local 850

We are now accepting applications for our next recruit training class.

Great Convention

The International Order of Rainbows for Girls Pawtucket Assembly # 3 stopped bye and delivered some cookies to Stations 2 and 4.
Thank you Ladies!

Incredible work by all involved, EPPD, School Department Staff, EP Dispatchers, and EPFD

Happy Birthday George!

Happy 96th birthday to Mr. George Donovan. George has been the long time fire department photographer and supporter. George also been a long time member of the Providence Canteen. Happy Birthday George!

Come out for a Great Cause!

It’s with a heavy heart we pass along word of the passing of retired member Ralph Falaguerra. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Falaguerra family.

Ralph G. Falaguerra | Watson Funeral Home Falaguerra, Ralph G., 90, of Sea View Avenue, Riverside Terrace, Riverside, died peacefully at home on August 1, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Rita L. (Fontes) Falaguerra.

Happy Independence Day to everyone! Enjoy the holiday, be safe and responsible.

Be aware, the only legal allowable fireworks in Rhode Island are sparklers and fountain type displays. Any pyrotechnic device that leaves the ground (launches) or has a report (LOUD BANG!!!) are illegal.

Your EPFD Firefighters Local 850 are ready if you need us, hopefully our paths only cross in a non-emergent and casual way.

Be Safe! Enjoy!!! Happy 4th!!!!

The Riverside Memorial Day Parade 2023. This community never fails to show its support. Incredible turn out on a beautiful day. Thank you to Riverside and all East Providence Residents. See you next year!

Although we mostly only interact over the airwaves, reliance on our professional communications officers is key to successful incident management. Thank you for doing what you do.

Come Golf with us! Registration is now open for this years annual IAFF Local 850 Charity Golf Tournament, May 15th 2023. This year's host is Crestwood Country Club. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN AT https://forms.office.com/g/YQvwzErkGT or scan the QR Code below! Sponsorships available and all proceeds raised go to the East Providence Firefighters Charitable Fund to support our Community!

Local-850 members pitched in this morning, carrying on the long standing tradition of giving back to our community during the Thanksgiving holiday. Shopping, assembling, and delivering complete holiday dinner baskets ready to be passed along to those less fortunate. Once again we have partnered up with Shaw’s Market and the East Providence Boys and Girls Club to make all of this possible. We’d also like to recognize New Image Car Wash for their contribution, assisting us in completing this mission. Great work everyone!

We would like to send our most sincere condolences to the Ferrara family as they mourn the loss of Salvatore, retired EPFD and Local-850 member. May he rest in peace.

Salvatore Ferrara | Watson Funeral Home Ferrara, Salvatore, 84, (Ret. Lt. EPFD) of Breeze Way, Riverside, died peacefully on November 18, 2022 at the Hope Health Hospice Center surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Mary Jane (Ryan) Ferrara.

We thank all of our veterans for their service to our country. We are proud to have members, past and present, who served in the armed forces. We also have members who continue to remain active in our military branches. We reserve a moment of silence for all that have passed.

Great way to start the day! Good luck to all teams playing today.

Great time for a great cause.

Twenty new Local-850 members joined the ranks of the East Providence Fire Department. Congratulations to all!!!

Sharing some helpful information provided by our partners in public safety.

Please be aware of alternate traffic patterns and road closures this evening due to fireworks displays in East Providence and the India Point Park area in Providence. Residents and visitors to East Providence can expect delays in the area of Pierce Field, Veteran's Memorial Parkway, Warren Avenue, Bold Point Park, and South Broadway. East Providence Police will be directing traffic at various locations throughout the area. The routes to exit the fireworks viewing areas may not be convenient but is necessary to alleviate the traffic in the city as quickly and safely as possible. You can expect delays and heavy traffic in these areas from 6:00 pm to midnight tonight. Please allow extra time to get around these locations. We hope everyone enjoys the festivities tonight!

In preparation for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations over this weekend, we ask that everyone celebrate responsibly and safely. HAPPY 4TH EVERYBODY!!!

Legal vs. Illegal Fireworks
Legal Fireworks
In Rhode Island, only ground and hand-held sparkling devices (“sparklers”) are legal for use by the general public, sixteen years of age or older. These devices are ground based or hand-held devices that produce a shower of white, gold, or colored sparks as their primary pyrotechnic effect. Additional effects may include a colored flame, an audible crackling effect, an audible whistle effect, and smoke. These devices do not rise into the air, do not fire inserts or projectiles into the air, and do not explode or produce a report. (A mild audible crackling-type effect is not considered to be a report.) Ground-based or hand-held devices that produce a cloud of smoke as their sole pyrotechnic effect are also included in this category.

Rhode Island General Law § 11-13-1 states that no one can sell, use or possess display fireworks or aerial consumer fireworks. Certain fireworks and devices that are exempt from the definitions of display fireworks and aerial consumer fireworks include but are not limited to:

Ground-based & hand-held sparkling devices
Fountains
Illuminating torches, wheels, spinners, flitter sparklers
Sparklers, party poppers, snappers, toy smoke devices, snakes, glow worms, wire sparklers & dipped sticks
Illegal Fireworks
Any firecrackers, rockets, mortars, or any other device that launches a projectile and/or makes a "bang"/detonation/report are illegal per RIGL § 11-13-1.

To file a complaint or report the use of illegal fireworks, contact your local police department. DO NOT call 9-1-1 to report fireworks or loud noises.

The men and women of IAFF Local-850 would like everyone to take a moment of silence today in remembrance of all those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our great country.

Congratulations to all! We look forward to welcoming you aboard in just a short few months.

PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT: The East Providence Police and East Providence Fire Department and Emergency Management Agency are reporting the following:

Since approximately 9am today, the East Providence Police and Fire Departments have responded to 4 separate overdose incidents. 2 occurred in Riverside, 1 in Rumford and 1 in the center of the city. We are pleased to report that due to the fast response and diligence of our police officers and firefighters, all victims were treated with Narcan and have thus far survived.

Members of our Special Investigations Unit are very actively investigating the origin of what we currently believe to be fentanyl.

We would like our community to be aware and check in with those you may know with a substance abuse problem. Thank you.

EDIT - IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION THAT MAY ASSIST IN THIS INVESTIGATION PLEASE CALL 401-435-7600 x 20173 or SEND AN ANONYMOUS TIP VIA OUR TIP411 APP

We would like to send our most sincere condolences to the Duquette family as they mourn the loss of Eugene, retired EPFD and Local-850 member, may he rest in peace.

Eugene F. Duquette Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information Share Memories & Support the Family.

We’ll be out shoveling and clearing snow away from city fire hydrants. Please dig out your nearest fire hydrant to prevent a possible tragedy from occurring. Thank you.