Tiverton Firefighters Local 1703

10/13/2021

Join us for the annual Trunk or Treat event

10/05/2021

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.

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

07/23/2021

Local 1703 extends our deepest condolences to the members of the Pawtucket Fire Dept on the Active Duty Death of one of their members.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the members of Local 1261 and with his family.

07/10/2021

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...

06/29/2021

06/07/2021

This evening, firefighters responded to the area of Bridle Way for two goats trapped in a pond/wooded area. With the help of a few concerned citizens, firefighters coerced the goats onto Forand Lane where they were able to corral them. The goats were safely left at a pen until the owner was located.

05/14/2021

Yesterday, the Tiverton Fire Department placed our newly purchased Lucas Devices in service on our ambulances. The Lucas is an automated compression device that is designed to provide constant, consistent, and quality chest compressions for patients in cardiac arrest. These devices have been shown to greatly improve a patient’s outcome.

We would like to thank the Residents of the Town of Tiverton, the Town Council, the Town Administrator, as well as Chief Reimels for supporting the purchase of this valuable equipment.

05/12/2021

New Haven Firefighter Ricardo Torres was killed in the overnight fire at 190 Valley Road and Lieutenant Samod Rankins remains in a medically induced coma. Both Firefighters were found after calling maydays within minutes of each other while searching for more victims in the 2 1/2 story home after having already rescued an elderly couple. Both were found by fellow firefighters unconscious and out of air.

Tiverton Firefighters Local 1703 would like to offer New Haven Fire and their families our sincere condolences on the loss of Firefighter Torres and we are praying for Lieutenant Rankins recovery.