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Little Compton Fire Department
Little Compton, RI · Newport County
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Little Compton Fire Department protects the Town of Little Compton, a coastal community in Newport County, Rhode Island, providing fire suppression, technical rescue, emergency medical services, fire prevention and inspection, ocean rescue, and disaster mitigation to residents and visitors year-round.
The department operates from a single station and is staffed by a roster of full-time and part-time firefighters under Chief Richard G. Petrin. Its fleet includes seven apparatus, among them a Class A pumper, a tanker, a heavy rescue squad, a forestry/brush unit, a marine rescue boat, and dedicated rescue units for EMS response, reflecting the mix of structural, wildland, and water incidents the department covers along Little Compton's shoreline and rural interior.
Line firefighters are represented by the Little Compton Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 3957. The department maintains an active community presence through its website, incident reporting, and mutual aid relationships with neighboring Rhode Island departments such as Tiverton.
What area does Little Compton Fire Department serve?
The department protects the Town of Little Compton, a coastal community in Newport County, Rhode Island, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
What services does the department provide?
Fire suppression, rescue, fire prevention and inspection, emergency medical services, ocean rescue, and disaster mitigation.
How many stations and apparatus does the department have?
The department operates from one station housing seven pieces of fire apparatus, including a pumper, tanker, heavy rescue squad, forestry unit, and marine rescue boat.
Who leads Little Compton Fire Department?
Chief Richard G. Petrin serves as Chief of Department.
Is there a firefighters union?
Yes, line firefighters are represented by the Little Compton Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 3957.