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Welcome to the Town of Little Compton Fire Department. The purpose of this web site is to provide you with general information about our department; provide you with specific information about current issue affecting you and your family; update you about our latest incidents and events; and, give you an opportunity to contact us with any questions or comments you may have.
Our site is not only designed to offer you interesting and educational information, but also to reflect the tremendous pride and spirit within our department. We maintain a great respect for our history, and a strong sense of duty towards excellent performance in the present, and we look forward to meeting the challenges of the future. The Little Compton Fire Department is committed to delivering the highest quality of service to the Town of Little Compton in the most effective, efficient, safest, and professional way possible. The fire department provides services in fire suppression, rescue, fire prevention, fire inspection, emergency medical services, ocean rescues and disaster mitigation to list a few.
Our greatest resource, by far, are the 9 dedicated firefighters that currently make up this great department. The firefighters are committed to protecting the Town of Little Compton 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The department has one station which houses 5 different pieces of up-to-date, well maintained fire apparatus.
Whether you are a seeking specific information or just browsing, whether you are a concerned citizen of our community, or simply a curious fire buff; we trust you will find this web site helpful and informative. We welcome your questions or comments.
Best regards,
Richard G. Petrin
Chief of Department
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Congratulations Fire Academy Graduate!
LCFD L3, May 06
On Friday 5/5/2023, the Rhode Island State Fire Academy held a graduation ceremony for Recruit Class 024. The Little Compton Fire Department would like to congratulate LCFD Probationary Firefighter Jason Tower, as well as all the graduates of Recruit Class 024. Jason will report for duty starting on Monday 5/8/23. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Car Fire - Colebrook Rd
LCFD L3, April 20
On Thursday 4/20/2023, the LCFD was dispatched to the area of 155 Colebrook Rd for a reported motor vehicle fire. Car 1 arrived on scene and established command, reporting a pickup truck was fully involved on the side of the road. The Vehicle occupant was out of the vehicle. Engine 2 and Tanker 1 arrived on scene and stretched a preconnected hose line from Engine 2 and began fire suppression. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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MVA - West Main Rd
LCFD L3, April 20
On Thursday, 4/20/2023, the LCFD was dispatched to the area of 600 West Main Rd for a reported rollover MVA with entrapment. Upon arrival, crews found a single car had gone off the road and rolled onto the driver side where it come to rest against a stone wall. Both occupants were wearing seatbelts and were still located inside the vehicle. The windshield was removed by fire personnel so they could ... (Full Story & Photos)
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MVA - East Main Rd
LCFD L3, April 19
On Wednesday April 19, 2023, the LCFD responded to the area of East Main Rd and Snell Rd for the report of a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival crews found a single vehicle MVA. The vehicle operator left the roadway and the vehicle came to rest in the drainage ditch running alongside the road. Vehicle sustained moderate damage and airbags did deploy. A tow truck was requested to remove the vehicle ... (Full Story & Photos)
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LCFD Responding to Exeter Brush Fire
LCFD L3, April 15
Yesterday, LCFD Car 1 and Tanker 1 responded to Exeter along with departments from all across the state to assist in fighting a large brush fire. Last reports had put the fire at 700+ acres. One of, if not, the largest in Rhode Island history. PFF J. Tower and PFF W. Rose also responded along with their Fire Academy Recruit Classes for manpower. As of 9pm yesterday evening the fire was estimated ... (Full Story & Photos)
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