Pace of fire station renovations in East Providence pick up
EAST PROVIDENCE — After a few starts and stops due to some financial and architectural concerns, renovations at two East Providence Fire Department hubs are finally going full bore. Additions of office and living space at EPFD Station 1 on Broadway and the near complete overhaul of Station 4 on Wampanoag Trail have both commenced [...]
Read More →Elmasian finds his footing as acting East Providence Fire Department chief
EAST PROVIDENCE — Approaching a half-year in the position, Oscar Elmasian is just about getting his feet firmly planted in his role as acting chief of the East Providence Fire Department. Chief Elmasian, who last held the rank of captain and served as the city’s fire marshal, took over the post upon the retirement of [...]
Read More →Multi-alarm blaze tears through home on Walnut Street in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — A century-old home at the corner of Walnut and Cross Streets in East Providence burst into flames late Saturday night, March 2, leaving the structure likely beyond repair but with all those who take up residence in it safe. Video: walnut fire – Broadband According to neighbors and eyewitnesses, the fire broke [...]
Read More →East Providence Fire Department starts recruitment drive
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Fire Department will be opening up for recruitment in May. In order to apply you must first pass the Physical Performance Assessment (PPA). The RIAFC will be offering the Firefighter Physical Performance Test for firefighter candidates. Registration will be held online only until Thursday, Feb. 28. Minorities and women [...]
Read More →East Providence Police, Fire gain Commission consent for vehicle purchases
EAST PROVIDENCE — Just in time, especially for the fire rescue fleet, the East Providence Budget Commission approved the purchase of replacement vehicles by the city’s public safety departments during its meeting Thursday afternoon, Feb. 14, at City Hall. The Commission gave its blessing for the East Providence Fire Department to purchase the first of [...]
Read More →East Providence Fire Department reboots after Winter Storm Nemo
EAST PROVIDENCE — As part of answering in excess of 350 calls over the three-day stretch, the East Providence Fire Department responded to a pair of house fires during Winter Storm Nemo last weekend. Late Saturday evening, Feb. 9, the EPFD answered a call at 60 Ide Ave. Engine 5 from Broadway was the first [...]
Read More →Building cleared in East Providence due to carbon monoxide concerns
EAST PROVIDENCE — A building on Newman Avenue in the Rumford section of the city was evacuated early Monday morning, Feb. 11, due to carbon monoxide concerns. The building, shared by Shamrock Financial Services and University Surgical Associates, was cleared of all personnel by East Providence Fire Department officials. A handful of workers from the [...]
Read More →East Providence Fire Department snuffs out smoking-related incident at Goldsmith Manor
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Fire Department snuffed out a minor blaze late Wednesday night, Jan. 2, at Goldsmith Manor, the high rise building operated by the city housing authority for elderly and disabled tenants. Acting EPFD Chief Oscar Elmasian, who reported the fire at about 10:45 p.m. Wednesday evening, termed the event to [...]
Read More →Elmasian named East Providence Fire Department interim chief
EAST PROVIDENCE — Oscar Elmasian has been tabbed by City Manager Peter Graczykowski in the interim to succeed retiring East Providence Fire Department Chief Joseph Klucznik, The Post learned Friday, Dec. 28. The city manager issued a press release on the matter later in the day. Captain Elmasian accepted the promotion on a six-month basis. [...]
Read More →East Providence Fire Department applauds recent changes to Providence EMS
EAST PROVIDENCE — Often a sore point for his bosses in the city, East Providence Fire Department Chief Joseph Klucznik acknowledged as positive the recent Emergency Medical Services (EMS) changes instituted by his counterparts in Providence. The EPFD has been a frequent contributor to the Providence EMS call log over the years, but hasn’t always [...]
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