Little Compton Fire Department

05/25/2026

Today we remember and honor, those who gave their lives in the defense of our country. Thank you for your sacrifice.

Have a meaningful and safe Memorial Day.

05/24/2026

The Little Compton Fire Department extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Boston Firefighter Robert Kilduff Jr. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of our brothers and sisters of Boston Firefighters Local 718 IAFF during this difficult time.

Rest Easy Brother.

05/22/2026

Happy EMS Week!

This week marks the 52nd annual EMS week. This year's motto: Improving Outcomes, Together.

The LCFD is dedicated to continuous quality improvement to provide excellent emergency medical care to our town at a moment's notice, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Have a happy and safe EMS week!

https://www.littlecomptonfirerescue.com/news/322/Happy-EMS-Week

05/19/2026

Thank you! Awesome work!

As part of their IB MYP 8th Grade Community Project, WMS students proudly presented a memorial plaque to the Little Compton Fire Department. ❤️

This meaningful project gave students the opportunity to connect their learning to real-world service while honoring members of the local community. Through collaboration, communication, and thoughtful planning, students demonstrated the IB values of community engagement and taking action with purpose.

We are proud of our students for their hard work and dedication to creating something so meaningful for the Little Compton community.

05/13/2026

Welcome Welcome to the Rhode Island Office of the State Fire Marshal The Office of the State Fire Marshal is responsible for conducting fire investigations of all fires in Rhode Island where arson is suspected, the fire is undetermined by the fire department, and/or an injury or death has occurred.....

05/12/2026

The LCFD would like to thank Tiverton Firefighters Local 1703 for covering our town during Saturdays ceremony. They allowed all of our firefighters to attend the ceremony. They did a great job responding to a high acuity medical call and keeping Grady company 🐶🐾.

05/10/2026

Celebration of Service for Lt. James Vandal at the Rhode Island Firefighters Memorial

Saturday, May 9th 2026

The Little Compton Fire Department as well as the Vandal family, attended a celebration of service ceremony at the Rhode Island Firefighters Memorial to honor the service of Lt. James Vandal, a 17 year LCFD veteran who died on the line of duty, last year. His name, along with the names of 6 other firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice will

The following is a speech written by Lt. Samuel Hussey of the LCFD.

Lieutenant James Vandal was an extraordinary father, husband, son, brother, human being. A 17-year veteran of the Little Compton Fire Department and a volunteer for nearly a decade before that. His love for the job could only truly be understood by those who’ve also worn the uniform and was rivaled only by the love he had for his family. He worked the entirety of his career in the community in which he called home. A coastal town of roughly 3,500 people. Over morning coffee, we would often discuss sacrificing higher call volume for the relationships we’ve built caring for the members of our small community. However, those relationships came with a price. When tragedy strikes, it’s your neighbors, friends, and family in need. It affected you differently than working in a town you have no ties to. To Lieutenant Vandal, that was worth the price of admission. He also took great pride in training the next generation. His uncompromised dedication to firefighting sometimes made him a challenging, yet inspiring educator. He took that roll seriously; like lives depended on it.

​Lieutenant Vandal lost his battle with occupational cancer in March of 2025. He leaves behind his loving wife Susan, 3 kids Jamie, Jacob, and Jessica, and 4 incredible grandkids who while are all different in their own way, all possess the best parts of him. James wasn’t only a great mentor and co-worker but was also my father-in-law. I not only had the opportunity to work and learn alongside him but was able to see who he was outside of the world of firefighting. He certainly wasn’t ready to hang up his helmet and if he were still here would be trying to find a way to get back on the nozzle.

Lt. Vandal would be humbled and proud by this ceremony, just as I am for having the opportunity to speak in his memory. Thank you.

https://www.littlecomptonfirerescue.com/news/321/Celebration-of-Service-for-Lt-James-Vandal-at-the-Rhode-Island-Firefighters-Memorial

05/06/2026

Marine 1 is Back in Service for the Season

This morning, Marine 1 was launched back into the water and into service. Crews were able to take this opportunity to practice boat handling skills.

https://www.littlecomptonfirerescue.com/news/320/Marine-1-is-Back-in-Service-for-the-Season

05/05/2026

Mutual aid Industrial / Brush Fire in Westport MA

The Little Compton Fire Department assisted with the massive effort to contain a fire at the Mid City Steel scrapyard and surrounding woods. Tanker 1 and Car 1 were dispatched at 1623 and supported water supply operations at the scrapyard fire, shuttling about 54,000 gallons of water over a 12 hour period. Forestry 1 was later dispatched to assist with containing the rapidly spreading brush fire on the east side of the site.

https://www.littlecomptonfirerescue.com/news/319/Mutual-aid-Industrial--Brush-Fire-in-Westport-MA

05/05/2026

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