A new federal law will increase funding for local fire departments across the country. The new law, which was authored by Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed, will help fire departments purchase new equipment, hire and retain firefighters, and improve their training. “Rhode Island’s firefighters work around the clock to keep us safe and respond to … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — First responders are at the scene of a large fire in an industrial area off Allens Avenue in Providence. A plume of thick smoke can be seen for miles as firefighters work to knock down the flames at Rhode Island Recycled Metals. The roadway is currently down to one lane, which … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Providence Fire Department is working to contain and extinguish a scrap metal fire on Allens Avenue. In a post on Twitter, Chief Derek Silva shared that 30 firefighters were working on the fire. No injuries were related to the fire at this time, according to officials. The Providence City Council … Read more