Narragansett Fire Department

07/16/2026

⚠️ Air quality is expected to reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups statewide tomorrow (7/16) due to fine particles from wildfire smoke.

Bands of heavy wildfire smoke from Northern Minnesota and Ontario will continue to impact Rhode Island Thursday and into Friday. There could be some hours when smoke readings reach UNHEALTHY (red) on the Air Quality Index.

What to expect:

• Poor air quality
• Reduced visibility
• Smell of smoke

Recommended Actions:

• Stay indoors with windows closed when smoke levels are high.

• Limit outdoor activity; choose less strenuous activities and reduce time spent outdoors.

• While driving, set car's air system to “recirculate”.

• Follow your personal health management plan during air alerts.

📌 Air quality can change throughout the day. To stay informed, visit www.airnow.gov for real-time updates and forecasts.

🔗Find more information at www.dem.ri.gov/airquality

06/15/2026

🚒Narragansett Fire Department Open House 🚒

Local 1589 - Narragansett Firefighters will be hosting an Open House event on Sunday, June 28th at the Fire Dept. Headquarters.

Join us for a fun-filled day at the Narragansett Fire Department’s Station-1 / Headquarters. This is a great opportunity to learn about fire safety, explore, and get hands-on with our equipment, and meet the dedicated men and women who serve our community.

📅 Date: June 28th
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Fire Station-1/ HQ at 40 Caswell Street, Narragansett

Bring the whole family and get an inside look at your local fire department!

🔥 Meet your local firefighters
🚒 Live demonstrations
🎈 Activities for the kids
🥤 Refreshments available

We look forward to seeing you there!

- Chief Partington

06/15/2026

**** 2026 "Burn Tourney" Champions!! ****
Congratulations to team - Narragansett First Responders on winning the coveted 2026 IAFF Burn Softball Tournament this weekend at City Park in Warwick, RI.
The Providence Firefighters Athletic Association (PFAA) hosts this annual charity softball tournament benefiting the IAFF Burn Foundation. The two-day tournament draws numerous first responder and law enforcement teams from across the Northeast, including squads from Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York.
The Team came together to brave the heat and the stiff competition going undefeated within the tournament, defeating the always strong FDNY team in the finals to capture the Championship and bring the trophy back home to Narragansett, RI.
The team roster was made up of a majority of Narragansett Fire and Police Department members with additional first responders from Providence Police and Johnston Police & Fire.

Thank you all who volunteered their time to participate in this popular event. Outstanding job!

NFD Members.
FF Josh Okolowitcz (Mgr)
FF Scott Camp (Asst Mgr)
FF Zach Coro
FF Andrew Howard
FF Joseph Michael
FF Bennet Souza

NPD Members.
Justin Hoffman
Pat Canavan
Calvin Carpenter
Dylan McCormick
Matthew Silva

PPD
Jake Coro
Rob Ballinger
Ryan Malloy
Jon Leroux
Brandon Macedo

JFD
Mike Lonardo
Scott Martinez

JPD
Matthew Lonardo

- Chief Partington

05/21/2026

****** National EMS Week 2026 ****

Honoring Our Heroes: Happy EMS Week to the Narragansett Fire Department.
During National EMS Week 2026, we proudly honor the dedicated firefighters and EMTs of the Narragansett Fire Department. Operating under this year’s theme, "Improving Outcomes, Together," these professionals seamlessly combine firefighting expertise with advanced emergency medical care.

Fire/EMS and Police spent the week training together to improve outcomes - exemplifying this year's theme for National EMS Week - "Improving Outcomes, Together". This includes our dedicated hard working public safety dispatchers.
These professionals answer the call during moments of crisis, uncertainty, and need. Whether responding to emergencies on the front lines, supporting operations behind the scenes, developing policy, coordinating education, or ensuring the highest standards of patient care, your work has a direct and lasting impact on the health and safety of our communities. From our bustling summer beaches to our quietest neighborhoods, you stand ready 24/7 to answer the call with skill, speed, and profound compassion.

Thank you all for your unwavering commitment, your lifesaving care, and your tireless service in protecting and serving the Narragansett community. Please take time during EMS Week to reflect on the lives you have touched, the patients you have helped, and the tremendous difference you make throughout our community each and every day.

Happy EMS Week to you all. Stay safe!

- Chief Partington

To learn more about the history behind National EMS Week - visit https://emsweek.org/about-ems-week/

05/11/2026

CELEBRATION OF SERVICE FOR RHODE ISLAND FIREFIGHTERS

The Sixth Annual Celebration of Service on Saturday, May 9th at the Rhode Island Firefighters Memorial located on the grounds of the Rhode Island Fire Training Academy, was very well attended.

The service honored Rhode Island’s Firefighters who have died in the line of duty. Their names were read from the tablets on the RI Firefighters Memorial LODD Wall.

https://www.rifirechiefs.com/news/53/Celebration-of-Service-at-the-RI-Firefighters-Memorial-held-May-9-2026

One hundred seventy six firefighters from the state who lost their lives in the line of duty were honored at the memorial. That includes the seven new names that were added to the LODD Wall this year.

Thank you to all who turned out to join in this humbling memorial celebration.

- Chief Partington

The 6th Annual Celebration of Service for Rhode Island Firefighters was held in Exeter Saturday. The event took place at the Rhode Island Firefighters Memorial, located at the RI Fire Academy on Greene Lane. One hundred seventy six firefighters from the state who lost their lives in the line of duty...

05/08/2026

CELEBRATION OF SERVICE FOR RHODE ISLAND FIREFIGHTERS
---- Sixth Annual ---- Open to the Public

Please consider joining us in this annual celebration of service at the Rhode Island Firefighters Memorial located on the grounds of the Rhode Island Fire Training Academy.
The service is to honor Rhode Island’s Firefighters who have died in the line of duty. Their names will be read from the tablets on the RI Firefighters Memorial LODD Wall.

Keynote Address: Chief Scott G. Kettelle, Ret.
Saturday May 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
Rhode Island Fire Training Academy
4 Green Lane, Exeter, R.I. 02822

The service will include:
March in the Colors led by the Rhode Island Professional Firefighters Pipes & Drums.
Posting of the Colors and Presentation of the Memorial Wreath.
National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, FF's Prayer, and Ringing of the Bell Ceremony.
The names of the seven Rhode Island Firefighters who have recently been engraved on the RI Firefighters Memorial LODD Wall will be read individually by their department representative, friend or family member.
Amazing Grace performed by the Rhode Island Professional Firefighters Pipes & Drum.

Thank you.

05/01/2026

**** GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION / FIRE STATION-2 ****

We would like to thank all those who were able to join us in the Grand Re-Opening Celebration of the Town’s newly renovated south-end Fire Station-2 located at 900 Point Judith Rd.

For a time-lapse look of the project build, check out the Fire Station-2 Renovation Project Video Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oc2Dr52MA8oE1NzxCxqgR_pyLz2folY1

The entire $2.1M construction project from design to build was funded entirely through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State Fiscal Recovery Funds of 2021 in combination with the Municipal Public Safety Infrastructure grant program established within Governor McKee's Fiscal Year 2024 enacted budget.

Public Safety for our community - remains a high priority.........
This was reflected in the universal desire and willingness of this and previous Town Councils to approve the appropriations of local ARPA funds earmarked for our community to be directed into this project with the recommendation and support of our Town Manager, James Tierney. Without that commitment, this project and others like it, could not be achieved.

We would like to thank our Congressional delegate; especially Sen. Jack Reed for his relentless support of the Fire Service and our dedicated state and local government officials, clergy, and active & retired members of NFD and surrounding fire departments for attending. Most of all - thank you to the residents of our community for your continued support of our firefighters.

Tours of the facility and light refreshments had followed.

Thank you.

- Chief Partington

04/07/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest member to the Narragansett Fire Department - Joseph Michael.
Congratulations!

Probationary Firefighter Joseph Michael was sworn-in today via our Town Clerk - Sarah Masson. Joseph began his required 12-month probationary period as of yesterday, Monday, April 6th. He is a welcomed addition to our Department.

Welcome aboard. All the best!

Chief Partington

04/07/2026

The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency is once again supporting the National Weather Service in hosting two Skywarn Weather Spotter courses within Rhode Island.

2026 Rhode Island National Weather Service Skywarn Weather Spotter Courses:

4/21/26 6pm-8pm : Union Fire Headquarters, 131 Asa Pond Rod, South Kingstown

4/28/26 6pm-8pm: Smithfield Police Headquarters, 215 Pleasant View Ave, Smithfield

What is SKYWARN®?
SKYWARN® is a National Weather Service (NWS) program of trained volunteer severe weather observers that support their local community and emergency responders by providing the NWS with timely and accurate ground truth reports of severe weather and its impacts.
These reports, when integrated with modern NWS technology, are used to inform communities of the proper actions to take when severe weather occurs. The key focus of the SKYWARN® program is to save lives and property through the use of the observations and reports of trained volunteers.

Who is eligible and how do I get started?
NWS encourages anyone with an interest in public service to join the SKYWARN® program. Volunteers include police and fire personnel, dispatchers, EMS workers, public utility workers and other concerned private citizens. Individuals affiliated with hospitals, schools, churches and nursing homes or who have a responsibility for protecting others are encouraged to become a spotter.

Those interested can register by using the QR codes on the attached flyers or via link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScR1WQdAci--VEQcKGu1MpGDK7pps1maJtlsobaGpH54zZ8GQ/viewform

04/04/2026

Congratulations to our Firefighters’ 5th place finish at the ALA’s Stair Climb event today.
They raised just over $1,500 to support the “Fight for Air”.
Great individual finish times by all. Terrific performance by FF. Kirsten Perry who finished as the overall fastest female firefighter at the event.

Well done!