10/28/2021
For anyone that is using portable generators right now, please use these tips to stay safe!
For anyone that is using portable generators right now, please use these tips to stay safe!
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Operating as usual
10/27/2021
10/27/2021
Storm Center React
Due to the weather, there is multiple power outages in town. National grid is working to restore power to the area.
10/25/2021
[Effects/Impacts Timeline: Late Oct Nor'easter] Autumn nor'easter to bring several impacts to Southern New England. Peak of the effects and impacts is Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Here's a color-coded impact graphic that we hope illustrates the timing of these effects:
10/25/2021
Weather event information effecting our area Tuesday - Wednesday.
10/16/2021
Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic
The Tiverton Fire Department in conjunction with RI DOH, and TPD are hosting a vaccination clinic.
Saturday, October 30th
Tiverton High School
100 N. Brayton Rd. Tiverton RI
12:00pm to 3pm
Who is eligible for this clinic:
1) 65 y/o and older who had the Pfizer vaccine for their 1st and 2nd dose at least 6 months ago
2) 18 y/o and older with underlying medical conditions or who live or work in high risk settings.
Ways to sign up:
https://www.vaccinateri.org/appointment/en/reg/9258501629
OR
Call 1-844-930-1779
For more COVID-19 Vaccine information please check out https://covid.ri.gov/vaccination
Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic
The Tiverton Fire Department in conjunction with RI DOH, and TPD are hosting a vaccination clinic.
Saturday, October 30th
Tiverton High School
100 N. Brayton Rd. Tiverton RI
12:00pm to 3pm
Who is eligible for this clinic:
1) 65 y/o and older who had the Pfizer vaccine for their 1st and 2nd dose at least 6 months ago
2) 18 y/o and older with underlying medical conditions or who live or work in high risk settings.
Ways to sign up:
https://www.vaccinateri.org/appointment/en/reg/9258501629
OR
Call 1-844-930-1779
For more COVID-19 Vaccine information please check out https://covid.ri.gov/vaccination
10/13/2021
Join us for the annual Trunk or Treat event!
Join us for the annual Trunk or Treat event!
10/05/2021
Fire Prevention Week 2021:
On this fire prevention week 2021, the National theme is "Learn the sounds of fire Safety." Do you know what the sounds of your smoke or CO alarms mean and how to react?
#firepreventionweek
Fire Prevention Week 2021:
On this fire prevention week 2021, the National theme is "Learn the sounds of fire Safety." Do you know what the sounds of your smoke or CO alarms mean and how to react?
#firepreventionweek
09/27/2021
This afternoon, firefighters responded to Eagleville Rd for an excavator on fire. Access to the fire was challenging for firefighters. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
This afternoon, firefighters responded to Eagleville Rd for an excavator on fire. Access to the fire was challenging for firefighters. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
09/27/2021
Breaking News:
Tiverton Fire is currently battling an excavator fire at LAL Construction.
09/25/2021
This past week, Firefighter Nick Barboza attended a 40 hour rescue swimmer class hosted by Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service. Firefighters from multiple departments in Rhode Island also attended. This class was taught by Ocean Rescue Systems. The Tiverton Fire Dept now has 9 firefighters that are certified rescue swimmers.
09/03/2021
Free Public COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Tiverton Fire Department in conjunction with RI DOH, TPD and the Tiverton School Department are hosting a Public Vaccination Clinic
Friday, September 10th
Tiverton High School
100 North Brayton Rd. Tiverton RI
3PM- 5PM
Administering the Pfizer Vaccine
You will be able to sign up for your Second Vaccine at this clinic, which will be administered at our second Clinic on September 10th at Tiverton High School.
Ways to sign up:
Click the link below:
https://www.vaccinateri.org/appointment/en/reg/7712609529
OR
Scan the QR Code with your smart device camera and follow the link.
For more COVID-19 Vaccine information please check out https://covid.ri.gov/vaccination
Free Public COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Tiverton Fire Department in conjunction with RI DOH, TPD and the Tiverton School Department are hosting a Public Vaccination Clinic
Friday, September 10th
Tiverton High School
100 North Brayton Rd. Tiverton RI
3PM- 5PM
Administering the Pfizer Vaccine
You will be able to sign up for your Second Vaccine at this clinic, which will be administered at our second Clinic on September 10th at Tiverton High School.
Ways to sign up:
Click the link below:
https://www.vaccinateri.org/appointment/en/reg/7712609529
OR
Scan the QR Code with your smart device camera and follow the link.
For more COVID-19 Vaccine information please check out https://covid.ri.gov/vaccination
08/31/2021
Weather event for late Wednesday into Thursday.
08/26/2021
Photos from US National Weather Service Boston MA's post
08/26/2021
Fall 2021 PPA & Written Testing Schedule - Rhode Island Association of Fire Chiefs
Test dates have been set for the RI Physical Assessment and the RIAFC written exam. Sign up today!
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08/23/2021
The Town of Tiverton is currently accepting applications for the position of Firefighter/EMT-Cardiac and/or Firefighter/Paramedic. A list of eligible candidates for the positions will be established from which qualified candidates will be selected for current openings or to fill future vacancies until such time as the list is exhausted.
Minimum requirements: Applicants must be a high school graduate or have a GED, must have RI EMT Cardiac or Paramedic license (preferred) or currently be enrolled in a EMT Cardiac or Paramedic program, valid driver's license, 18 years of age, a current PPA Certificate and a passing test score from the Rhode Island Association of Fire Chief's written exam at the time of hire.
Complete the application process online at www.firefighterapp.com no later than September 10, 2021.
The Town of Tiverton is currently accepting applications for the position of Firefighter/EMT-Cardiac and/or Firefighter/Paramedic. A list of eligible candidates for the positions will be established from which qualified candidates will be selected for current openings or to fill future vacancies until such time as the list is exhausted.
Minimum requirements: Applicants must be a high school graduate or have a GED, must have RI EMT Cardiac or Paramedic license (preferred) or currently be enrolled in a EMT Cardiac or Paramedic program, valid driver's license, 18 years of age, a current PPA Certificate and a passing test score from the Rhode Island Association of Fire Chief's written exam at the time of hire.
Complete the application process online at www.firefighterapp.com no later than September 10, 2021.
08/22/2021
Good evening, Tiverton. We were lucky. We have been spared some of the more significant damage other communities are experiencing. We feel it is an opportunity to reach out to you to prepare for the next time. We need you if you are interested in answering phones, staffing our shelter, or assisting your public safety professionals. If you care about Tiverton; you are qualified.
Email Fire Chief Bruce Reimels at [email protected] or Police Chief Patrick Jones at [email protected] and tell us you care. We want to form a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) to be called to serve alongside your public safety professionals to protect Tiverton. Help us protect our Town.
Good evening, Tiverton. We were lucky. We have been spared some of the more significant damage other communities are experiencing. We feel it is an opportunity to reach out to you to prepare for the next time. We need you if you are interested in answering phones, staffing our shelter, or assisting your public safety professionals. If you care about Tiverton; you are qualified.
Email Fire Chief Bruce Reimels at [email protected] or Police Chief Patrick Jones at [email protected] and tell us you care. We want to form a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) to be called to serve alongside your public safety professionals to protect Tiverton. Help us protect our Town.
08/22/2021
There are power outages already being reported in the North End of town.
National Grid customers who experience an outage should call 1-800-465-1212.
There are power outages already being reported in the North End of town.
National Grid customers who experience an outage should call 1-800-465-1212.
08/22/2021
[5 AM] Hurricane Henri is roughly 90 miles south of Point Judith, RI, and moving north at 18mph. Overnight the track did trend further east, putting a landfall closer to the RI coast. Here is the latest information from the @NHC_Atlantic #RIwx #MAwx #CTwx
08/21/2021
Anyone in need of sheltering before or after the hurricane, the closet shelter will be Gaudet Middle School in Middletown. It is projected to open at 8 pm this evening, Saturday, 8/21. Some have cautioned to expect power loss of potentially 3 days+.
Anyone in need of sheltering before or after the hurricane, the closet shelter will be Gaudet Middle School in Middletown. It is projected to open at 8 pm this evening, Saturday, 8/21. Some have cautioned to expect power loss of potentially 3 days+.
08/21/2021
Photos from US National Weather Service Boston MA's post
08/21/2021
8 am Henri Update: The forecast track of Henri remains relatively unchanged from the 5 am National Hurricane Center update. Remember that it is important to follow the trend of the cone, not necessarily the black dots.
08/20/2021
Photos from US National Weather Service Boston MA's post
08/16/2021
Free Public COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Tiverton Fire Department in conjunction with RI DOH, TPD and the Tiverton School Department are hosting a Public Vaccination Clinic
Friday, August 20th
Tiverton High School
100 North Brayton Rd. Tiverton RI
3PM- 5PM
Administering the Pfizer Vaccine
You will be able to sign up for your Second Vaccine at this clinic, which will be administered at our second Clinic on September 10th at Tiverton High School.
Ways to sign up:
Click the link below:
https://www.vaccinateri.org/appointment/en/reg/9669530321
OR
Scan the QR Code with your smart device camera and follow the link.
For more COVID-19 Vaccine information please check out c19vaccineri.org
Free Public COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Tiverton Fire Department in conjunction with RI DOH, TPD and the Tiverton School Department are hosting a Public Vaccination Clinic
Friday, August 20th
Tiverton High School
100 North Brayton Rd. Tiverton RI
3PM- 5PM
Administering the Pfizer Vaccine
You will be able to sign up for your Second Vaccine at this clinic, which will be administered at our second Clinic on September 10th at Tiverton High School.
Ways to sign up:
Click the link below:
https://www.vaccinateri.org/appointment/en/reg/9669530321
OR
Scan the QR Code with your smart device camera and follow the link.
For more COVID-19 Vaccine information please check out c19vaccineri.org
08/06/2021
At approx. 11:00 pm last night, Engine 3, Engine 2, Rescue 1, and Car 3 responded to a rollover motor vehicle accident in the area of Main Rd. & Bulgarmarsh Rd. Arriving companies found one person trapped in the vehicle. After an extended extrication, the patient was removed and transported to Rhode Island Hospital.
At approx. 11:00 pm last night, Engine 3, Engine 2, Rescue 1, and Car 3 responded to a rollover motor vehicle accident in the area of Main Rd. & Bulgarmarsh Rd. Arriving companies found one person trapped in the vehicle. After an extended extrication, the patient was removed and transported to Rhode Island Hospital.
08/05/2021
Use caution on Crandall Rd in the area of Narrow Ave. Fire and Police are handling an accident in the area.
Use caution on Crandall Rd in the area of Narrow Ave. Fire and Police are handling an accident in the area.
08/03/2021
Today marks the 13th anniversary since Tiverton Lieutenant Gerry Leduc lost his life while conducting dive operations in Stafford Pond. On August 3rd, 2008, the Tiverton Fire Department received a 911 call for a person drowning in the pond. Firefighters responded to Stafford Pond where they had removed one party from the water and then began searching for another victim. Lt. Leduc, a certified diver, responded to the pond off duty to assist in the search and rescue operations. While conducting dive operations, Lt Leduc suffered a medical emergency and ultimately succumbed to his medical emergency. Lt. Leduc will always be remembered and greatly missed by the Tiverton Fire Dept. #14
Today marks the 13th anniversary since Tiverton Lieutenant Gerry Leduc lost his life while conducting dive operations in Stafford Pond. On August 3rd, 2008, the Tiverton Fire Department received a 911 call for a person drowning in the pond. Firefighters responded to Stafford Pond where they had removed one party from the water and then began searching for another victim. Lt. Leduc, a certified diver, responded to the pond off duty to assist in the search and rescue operations. While conducting dive operations, Lt Leduc suffered a medical emergency and ultimately succumbed to his medical emergency. Lt. Leduc will always be remembered and greatly missed by the Tiverton Fire Dept. #14
07/23/2021
Use caution companies are with Tiverton Police Department handling an accident on Crandall Rd.
Use caution companies are with Tiverton Police Department handling an accident on Crandall Rd.
07/07/2021
Structure Fire - Shaw Rd
Last night at approx 7:30pm, Tiverton Fire responded mutual aid to Little Compton for a structure fire. LIttle Compton fire was dispatched to a residence on Shaw Road for a house struck by lightening, calling party reported the house was on fire. Apparatus arrived on scene to find fire showing from the roof of the house.
Around 7:30 last night, LCFD was dispatched to a residence on Shaw Road for a house struck by lightening, calling party reported a structure fire. Apparatus arrived on scene to find fire showing from the roof of the house. Mutual Aid from Tiverton Fire and Westport Fire came in for assistance. A ver...
07/06/2021
Excellent information from our friends at the Tiverton Police Dept.
Members of the Tiverton Police Department are just as patriotic as our amazing residents, some of our officers are not only veterans, some are still actively serving our country. With that said we wanted to send a reminder: while celebrating your patriotism make sure what you're lighting off is legal in Rhode Island. Here in the Ocean State, only certain ground fireworks and handheld sparklers are allowed.
All display and aerial fireworks are BANNED! In other words, firecrackers, roman candles and fireworks that shoot into the air, explode, or make a large bang are not allowed. The only type of fireworks allowed are the kind that lets off a shower of sparks, whistles, makes crackling noises and produces smoke. These are fireworks that are acceptable as long as they don't make a loud "gunshot" sound. Also OK: any handheld sparkler, a perennial holiday favorite among children.
Anyone caught selling, possessing or using banned fireworks are in violation of RIGL: 11-13-1 and could face a fine of up to $1,000, up to a year of prison time, or both.
Here are some examples of what is allowed and what is not:
Allowed-
Ground-based sparklers
Hand-held sparklers
Flitter sparklers
Wheel spinners
Party poppers
Snappers
Smoke "bombs"
Snakes
Glow worms
Illuminating torches
Banned-
Firecrackers
Rockets
Roman candles
Mortars
Anything that launches into the air or makes a loud "bang"
To report illegal firework use, don't call 911, instead, call our police department's non-emergency phone number 401-625-6717.
07/04/2021
We would like to wish everyone a Happy and Safe 4th of July!
We would like to wish everyone a Happy and Safe 4th of July!
06/29/2021
At approximately, 3:30pm firefighters were dispatched to Ferreira Dr. for a package in a UPS truck leaking an unknown liquid. The leaking fluid caused the driver to become ill and be transported to a local hospital. The regional hazmat team was notified and hazmat techs responded from East Providence Fire Department, North Kingstown Fire Department, and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. There is no hazard to anyone in the area.
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Congratulations to Tiverton’s Class of 2020!
As we continue to social distance, many of our younger citizens are going without a typical birthday celebration. When we were asked if we would mind doing a drive by to help celebrate Braydon’s 6th birthday, there was no hesitation by the fire or police department. Happy Birthday and we hope we made your birthday a little more special.
Teddy taking a ride in Engine 3.
Firefighters responded to the area of 4000 Main Rd this evening for a car vs bicycle. Boston Medflight was called to transport the injured party to the trauma center. No further information is available at this time. #tivertonfire #bostonmedflight
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Engine 3 getting into the holiday spirit with its custom wreath.
More ladder work by Recruit Rosa
TIVERTON recruit Frank Rosa performing roof ladder evolutions at the recruit school at the RIFA.
New Firefighter Richard Silva is trained by Lt. Andrew Kettle in the use of the Petzl Exo Personel escape system. Every Firefighter in Tiverton is issued one, and trained in its use so that they can self rescue should they become trapped on the upper floors. Every members trains on these devices and here Firefighter Silva is performing the skill in a blackout condition.
Fall River Firefighters were called to the Gold Metal Bakery on Penn Street for a fire today. On arrival FRFD Car 3 declared a working fire. At the same time this alarm was declared the remainder of the city companies, responded to a different location in the city for a second fire. Below is video of the fire on Penn Street as units awaited arrival of the electric company to shut down power to that location.
Pole on Main Rd that has broken free and is being held up by the other wires. National Grid on scene working to secure the pole.
Firefighters along with M/A from Little Compton responded to Main at 177 this afternoon for a dump truck rollover. The driver was transported with minor injuries. TFD has had multiple calls today.
Firefighters along with M/A from Little Compton responded to Main Rd at 177 this afternoon for a dump truck rollover. The driver was transported with minor injuries. TFD has had multiple calls today.
We received multiple calls this morning in the north end of Tiverton for a smell of natural gas. The area has been check and determined to be from a major gas leak in Fall River (Bay @ Birch St). National Grid is working to control the situation. They estimate approx 1 hour. If you smell gas in the area, feel free to call 911 and we will come to check it out.
The new rescue was placed in service today and is already responding to its first run
Recently there has been a lot of conversation about the three budgets that will be placed before you as a voter of this community this month. The budgets all vary greatly, and two of those budgets have a significant impact on the services that we, and other departments will be able to provide you as a citizen of this community. One of the Petitioners Budget cuts anywhere from $600,000.00 to $750,000.00 from the budget. The other Petitioners budget seeks to cut $400,000.00 from the budget in various areas. I wish that I could comment on both proposed Petitioners budgets, but the budget submitted by Mr. Katz does not provide for an analysis of where he believes the funds can be taken and there is no information given to support his claims that this cut will not affect services. The Second budget submitted by Council Member Joseph Souza does provide us some insight to where he intends to cut funds, and as such we are able to seek answers to how those proposed cuts were made. I will not discuss the entire proposed budget cuts he is requesting in this summation, but I will try to outline how those proposed cuts were not made based on any solid information. Mr. Souza cut the overtime line item by $100,000.00 dollars. When pressed on this issue, his response was that he felt the was enough to get by. He also proposed a line item cut to the building maintenance account taking it from $40,000.00 to $15,000.00 dollars. Again he is not able to support or justify this proposed cut. Over the last several years there was an increase in the overtime spent with in this department. The cause of that increase was the in ability to retain staff and provide for a full roster to cover all shifts. Numerous vacancies caused overtime to be spent to fill vacant positions so we could provide the required coverage to you, the citizens of Tiverton. Based upon our current numbers in the area of overtime, and historical information used to calculate our b
This video is a utility pole on fire on King Road. We ask if you see a downed power line please get away from the area and call the fire dept!
Firefighters were called this morning to Willow St for a car on fire. Fire was quickly brought under control.
Here are some videos of today's National Grid Safety training. A graphic demonstration to show our Firefighters how electricity can and will be conducted through the fence and into their gloves.
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Tiverton Firefighters Local 1703
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Preferred Residential Network - Adult Family
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Catholic Social Services of Fall River, Inc
1600 Bay St, Fall River -
400 Fish Road
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20 Industrial Way
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180 Morgan Street, Fall River
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Fall River Educators' Association
178 4th St, Fall River -
207 Pocasset St, Fall River
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Fall River Historical Commission
One Government Center, Fall River -
MassHire Bristol Workforce Board
One Government Ctr, Fall River -
1 Government Center, Room 326, Fall River
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One Government Center, Room 427, Fall River
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1 Father DeValles Blvd., Fall River
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Greater Fall River Healthy Families
4 S Main St, Fall River -
4 South Main Street, Fall River
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When were the companies united under a single chief?
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Awesome job Capt.Bruce Reimels and Crew !! Proud to have a Fire Department like Tiverton!!! Awesome group of Guys !!
The future of healthcare
Thanks for helping out today no job too big or too small! My mother in law & I were very appreciative!!👍
I want to thank the Tiverton physicians and Tiverton rescue. I was in need of medical attention today due to a serious reaction to a Bee sting.
Couldn’t ask for a more professional group. I was in trouble and they were right there to help.
Tiverton is very lucky to have you!
Thanks again for taking such excellent care of me. I hate to think what would have happened without you all!
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