Providence Fire Department
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| Providence Fire Department |
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| Established | March 1, 1854 |
| Staffing | Career |
| Strength | 501 |
| Stations | 14 |
| Engines | 14 |
| EMS Level | BLS & ALS |
| Fire chief | George S. Farrell |
The Providence Fire Department, also known as the PFD, is the principal fire suppression, prevention, and rescue agency of Providence, Rhode Island, under the jurisdiction of the mayor of Providence. The Providence Fire Department is the largest fire department in Rhode Island. It is also one of the oldest major organized fire departments in the nation. Concurrently, some firefighters serve as EMT-Cardiacs with the Providence Fire Department Emergency Medical System.
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[edit] Chain of command
Listed below are the chains of command for the two major divisions of the Providence Fire Department: Fire Suppression and Rescue(Emergency Medical Services). The lists rank from lowest-level employee to senior command staff. Employees in these ranks may also serve in other divisions and bureaus.
[edit] Fire Suppression and Rescue (EMS) Divisions
- Trainee
- Firefighter or Rescue Technician
- Fire or Rescue Lieutenant (Company Officer)
- Fire or Rescue Captain (House and Company Officer)
- Fire or Rescue Battalion Chief
- Fire or Rescue Deputy Assistant Chief
- Assistant Chief of Department
- Chief of Department
The PFD is organized into 3 battalions. 1st covered by Division 1, 2nd by Battalion 2 and 3rd by Battalion 3.
[edit] References
- Local 799
- Patrick T. Conley and Paul R. Campbell. "Firefighters and Fires in Providence". 1985, 2002
