Fun Fact: In 1916, IAFC’s 44th Annual Convention in Providence, RI, the focus wasn’t fire suppression — it was fire prevention. Speakers emphasized the importance of better building codes and city planning as tools to reduce risk and protect communities. buff.ly/joYXtSn

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🌳 Safety Reminder— July 4th in the Parks 🇺🇸 We know lots of neighbors will be out in PVD parks today enjoying the sunshine! As you explore the parks, please watch for damaged or hanging tree limbs, which may have been loosened by the wind.

Wishing everyone a joyful and safe Independence Day!

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ALERT: A Flood Watch is in effect in Providence with the potential for damaging winds, heavy rainfall and flash flooding. If you're in a flood-prone area: 🔵 Clear your catch basins & storm drains to help prevent flooding 🔵 Use caution while driving 🔵 Avoid flooded streets

“Do the hard things first,” she said. “The things that take you out of your comfort zone. When you succeed at those, the rest of it will fall in place.” providencejournal.com/story/news/goo…

This summer, 12 rising seniors from Central High School began training to become Providence Firefighters! 🚒 This school-to-career project partners with Providence Fire Department, @cityofprov, Providence Public Schools, and Junior Achievement of RI. Their hard work inspires us! 💪 #FutureFirefighters

As part of my administration's ongoing efforts to modernize city services and enhance public safety, Providence is transitioning to a more effective, comprehensive emergency alert system. 🔗 Learn more here: bit.ly/46VGvld

When the city lights fade into morning light. Good morning from Providence, #RhodeIsland!

Sakonnet Lighthouse in Little Compton, RI taking a pounding this afternoon from huge waves generated by Hurricane Erin churning far offshore. #HurricaneErin #RhodeIsland

Shiny new additions to Providence Fire Department! Our first responders deserve the best equipment available to serve the public & do their jobs safely and effectively. Proud to help deliver federal funds to make upgrades like this possible.

Today we welcomed a new fire rescue for Providence Fire Department, with another on the way soon. Rescue 3 & Rescue 4 are among the busiest EMS units in the nation, responding to 12K+ calls a year. These new vehicles are a critical investment in modernizing our fire department & keeping

Today, we welcomed a new rescue truck into service, with another arriving soon. Rescue 3 & 4 are among the busiest EMS units in the nation, answering 12K+ calls a year. These upgrades give our firefighters the tools to respond quickly & keep Providence safe.

Happy to help replace legendary Rescue 4 of Providence Fire Department, which performs an amazing 6400 runs every year!

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We’re grateful for Sheldon Whitehouse’s longstanding support of FEMA’s grant programs that covered 90% of this $317,811 ALS unit for Rescue Co. 4

Thanks to over $30 million in federal funding Providence Fire Department is getting two new rescues! 🚒   Our first responders take incredible risks to protect Rhode Islanders and need top-of-the-line resources to stay safe and properly serve our communities. Glad to work with my colleagues to

Federal $$ helped Prov. FD purchase 2 rescues with more modern safety features at some of the city's busiest rescue companies. It's part of a larger plan to upgrade the city's fire apparatus, but manufacturing delays are slowing down progress. wpri.com/news/local-new… WPRI 12

Incident Update: Providence Fire Department are operating on Orange St. at a rooftop fire that has now been extinguished. Firefighters are conducting overhaul to ensure there’s no further extension. Please use caution if you’re in the area.