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HE GAVE IT NEW LIFE: Gene Cahoon, with some assistance, virtually singularly restored the 1940 Mack that is one of two operating apparatus owned by the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Museum.
Remembering the days, preserving the history
Members of the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company celebrated the company’s 100 anniversary on Aug. 24 with a ceremony outside the meeting hall and fire station. The station has been converted … more
SHARING A BIT OF HISTORY: Bob Carlow, president of the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company, and Mayor Frank Picozzi talk prior to the commencement of the Aug. 24 ceremony commemorating the company’s 100th anniversary.
Started 100 years ago, Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company, now with a fire museum, a mounting success story
I will talk about my history, my name is Robert Carlow I am the President of Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company and Museum for the last 12 years or more.  My father was a firefighter, I recently … more
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NOW, HEAR THIS: Harry Cohoon, wearing a firemen’s woolen dress suit from the early 1900s, displays a fire trumpet from his collection of firefighting equipment. He said after fighting a fire, a stopper would be fitted into the mouth piece and the horn filled with beer that was passed around. (Warwick Beacon photos)
Greenwood Volunteer Fire Co. celebrates rich 100-year history
Listening to Gary Johnson, a 40-year member of the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company and its chief, the toughest battle in the 100-year history of the company was not fighting a fire. Rather it was … more
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TIME FOR NEW DIGS: The Fire Operations Center on Sandy Lane, the center for fire dispatch , will be relocated to the city’s newest fire station in Potomomut. The Sandy Lane facility has been home to the operation for about 70 years. (Warwick Beacon photo)
Chief eyes relocating fire dispatch to Potowomut with EOC funds
$530,437  that will be used for a new home  for the Warwick Fire Operations Center (FOC) in one of six government funding bill approved last week according to the office of Congressman … more
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VIEW FROM THE SKIES: The Greenwood Volunteer Fire Co.’s hall and museum building, as seen from a drone shot. (Photo by Gary W. Johnson)
Greenwood Volunteer Fire Co. prepares for 100th anniversary
As the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company prepares to celebrate 100 years since its founding, its president, Robert Carlow, is working to make it a special century commemoration. Though company … more
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If only there was a chance to laugh at the bridge
STORY OF THE WEEK: Back in the day, the approach of the end of February would signal the time for the Providence Newspaper Guild Follies – the bygone annual satiric sendup of the year in Rhode … more
Nearly up to snuff
With the recent delivery of a ladder truck costing $1.2 million, the Fire Department administration said it has nearly reached the position of having sufficient reserve vehicles to cease calling upon … more
Remains of victims from Cranston house fire have been identified
Cranston police released a statement identifying the victims of a house fire that occurred on Whitewood Drive,  February 24, 2023, at approximately 2:41 am. Members of the Fire and Police … more
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IN A SHOW OF SUPPORT: Sue Stenhouse, who worked the family resource center following the fire, greets Jody King who lost his brother, Tracy, to the fire. Looking on is fire survivor Robin Petrarca. (Cranston Herald photo).
Hope shines
A lot has happened in two decades, yet the memories and, yes, the pain is as fresh as yesterday for those who lost loved ones in The Station nightclub fire on Feb. 20, 2003. With tears streaming … more
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20 YEARS REMEMBERED: There will be a mass on Sunday, May 21 at the Station Fire Memorial in West Warwick (pictured above). On Feb. 19, a mass will be held at St. Kevin’s Church in Warwick to remember those who lost their lives in the Station Fire. (Herald file photo)
Feb. 19 mass set in remembrance of Station Fire 20 years ago
Monday, Feb. 20 will mark the anniversary of one of the nation’s worst nightclub fires, The Station fire, that killed 100 and injured scores more. The Station Fire Memorial Foundation … more
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Double firefighter holiday pay incident corrected
It was an honest mistake that was corrected and didn’t cost the taxpayers a penny. That is how Mayor Frank Picozzi characterized a posting on social media reporting Warwick firefighters were … more
Warwick firefighters may not have been highest paid in 2021
Depending on what’s included in the calculation, Warwick firefighters may not have had the highest average wage of firefighters in Rhode Island in 2021. That’s the conclusion of City … more
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PING’S PRIDE: This is the 1952 Sterling Chain Driven Tracker Truck
Show dedicated in Joe’s memory, a man who loved fire trucks
“Joe would be very proud of what’s going on here today,” offered Richard Quetta, an official and dedicated member of the Rhode Island Antique Fire Apparatus Society. “He loved … more
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RAISING FUNDS: Warwick Firefighter Malakai Palmer rushes for some yards. (Photo by Alex Sponseller)
Warwick Fire, Police raise funds for Pilgrim football player
The Warwick Police and Fire Departments lent a helping hand to Pilgrim junior football player Chace Roberts last weekend when they held a charity flag football game on his behalf. Roberts recently … more
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Station Fire monument admonition to those aspiring to serve public
To the Editor, February 20, 2022 will mark nineteen years since the horrific Station Nightclub fire which caused one hundred people to die and 200 hundred more to be injured. This appalling, catastrophe also caused thousands more to experience the crush more
CELEBRATING: After fire fighters completed the Jaws of Life demonstration children who were gathered around to watch congratulated the firefighters on a job well done by giving them high fives.
High fives for firefighters
After being canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Warwick Fire Department hosted its annual Fire Safety Day on Saturday. The hundreds of families and community members in attendance got … more
Fire Safety Day a go once again
The Warwick Fire Department will host their annual Fire Safety Day Open House Saturday at Station 8 located at 1651 Post Road  from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.  Fire Chief Peter McMichael … more
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More to the story
It was Feb. 20, 2003, a little after 11 p.m. when Jody King got a call from his brother Tracy’s wife who asked that he go check on Tracy at the Station Club where he was working. She heard … more
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SPECIAL SHOWPIECE: Richard Quetta, who owns this restored 1957 Ward LaFrance antique truck that serves as a memorial to his late brother Frank J. Quetta Jr., is joined by Ocean State Vintage Haulers President Joe Pingitore while discussing plans for Sunday’s unique show in Warwick.
Antique fire trucks to put on a show Sunday in Buttonwoods
By PETE FONTAINE One of the state's most historic non-profits - the Rhode Island Antique Fire Apparatus - has two missions for this Sunday's annual Fire Truck Show. First, there will be many, many fire apparatus from yesteryear on display at more
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Fire Department under 'fire'
To the Editor: With pun intended, the Warwick Fire Department is under fire from many directions. Warwick firefighters are accustomed to putting out fires at other folks homes and businesses; let's hope they are just as adept at putting out the fire that more
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