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A New Fire Station Benefits All of Smithfield
By Chief Robert W. Seltzer Passage of a $4.5 million bond referendum on November 6th will enable the Town of Smithfield to build a fire station in the Route 116/Route 7 north end of town. This investment not only provides much needed service to the area, but also offers benefits for the entire town. For […]
Video of SFD Bond Presentation
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Online video presentation available of the new Fire Station Bond Public Presentation
The Smithfield Fire Department held their first public presentation regarding the new fire station bond on Monday, October 1st at the Smithfield Senior Center. A video of the presentation has been posted to the Smithfield Fire Department website. To view the video you may access it from the internet at www.smithfieldfire.com. Once on the website […]
Smithfield Fire Department releases PowerPoint presentation explaining the need for and funding of a new north-end fire station
The Smithfield Fire Department presented their first public presentation for the new fire station bond on Monday, October 1st. at the Smithfield Senior Center. Members of the public were presented with the research that was put together by the Fire department Study Implementation Task Force and their final recommendations concerning the need for a new […]
Smithfield Fire Department New Fire Station Bond Costs and Proposed Building Layout
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Smithfield Transitions to Code Red Resident Emergency Notification System
Click the logo above to go to the registration site The Town of Smithfield has transitioned to the Code Red Resident Emergency Notification System. Code Red replaces the Nixle emergency notification system and will allow the town to be compatible with state emergency agencies and more communities in Rhode Island. In the event of a town-wide […]
Smithfield Firefighters Featured in RI Fire Chiefs’ “Rhode Island Firefighter Stories” Videos
Recently, Smithfield Firefighter/Paramedic Kelsey Brackett and Captain Michael LeBlanc were featured in the Rhode Island Association of Fire Chiefs’ video series “Rhode Island Firefighter Stories”: Firefighter/Paramedic Kelsey Brackett Captain Michael LeBlanc
New RI Department Of Health EMS Protocols – 30 Minutes of CPR
Current American Heart Association Guidelines, which were released in 2015, highlight the importance of high-quality CPR. The American Heart Association’s guidelines are much like a road map assisting states as they reevaluate their EMS protocols and look for areas of improvement. In order to improve rates of survival there are many areas that must be […]
Holiday Fire Safety Information
It is fun to decorate for the winter holidays, but holiday decorations can increase your risk of a home fire. As you deck the halls this season, be fire smart. When you’re decorating with live trees, make sure you keep the tree watered. If a dry tree comes in contact with a flame, it can […]
Fireworks Safety
Fireworks are synonymous with our celebration of Independence Day. Yet, the thrill of fireworks can also bring pain. Nationally, 230 people on average go the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the month around the July 4th holiday. Remember, fireworks can be dangerous, causing serious burn and eye injuries. You can help us […]
2016 Smithfield Fire Department Analysis
The Smithfield Fire Department is happy to announce the release of the recent fire department study titled the “Analysis of Fire Department Facilities and Operations of the Smithfield Fire Department”. The study was conducted by Kramer & Associates Group which is a fire service consulting group located in Blue Ash, Ohio. Read the full report […]
Be Aware of the Dangers of Extreme Cold
Extreme cold can lead to hypothermia and frostbite. Be aware of the signs & symptoms. See the chart below.
Snow-Covered Fire Hydrants
In the event of a fire emergency after heavy snow fall, could Smithfield firefighters find the hydrant near your home? Or does it get buried under a snow pile? There are hundreds of fire hydrants in the Town of Smithfield. After large snow storms Smithfield firefighters regularly go out to inspect these hydrants and clear […]
Smithfield Fire Department – Carbon Monoxide Safety Tip
Do not forget the following: Carbon monoxide or CO is a colorless and odorless gas. CO poisoning can occur when a fuel-burning appliance or machine, such as a furnace, heater or generator, is not working or vented properly. Breathing in CO at high levels can be fatal. Learn what you can do to protect your […]
