NOTICE: The Harrisville Fire Department is at normal operations for any and all emergency responses and is following the COVID-19 protocols.
Emergency Medical Services in the Town of Burrillville are following all protocols, guidelines and recommendations per the Rhode Island Department of Health Emergency Medical Services Division. The local Fire/EMS Districts in Burrillville are working with Town departments such as Police and School Departments on a regular basis regarding this matter.
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Respectfully,
Chief Michael E. Gingell
Harrisville Fire District
NOTICE: Burning Permits: Effective Sunday 3/29/2020, burning permits can only be obtained at the fire station each day between 8:15am - 8:30am, and 12:15pm - 12:30pm. Please understand this subject is under continuous review as we deal with the Covid-19 situation. Also note if I am not at the fire station parking lot during this time I may be on an emergency response. Thank you.
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Respectfully,
Chief Michael E. Gingell
COVID-19 INFORMATION: For COVID-19 information go to www.health.ri.gov and click on the link for COVID-19 or call (401) 222-8022.
WELCOME TO THE HARRISVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Harrisville Fire Department is committed to providing professional emergency fire/rescue/emergency medical services to the citizens of Harrisville. The station is made up of brave men and women who risk their lives every day in order to keep our community safe. We are "LOYAL TO OUR DUTY."
The Harrisville Fire District is not accepting applications for career EMT/Firefighters at this time. However we are always accepting applications for volunteer Firefighters/EMT's. Please contact us for information.
Mission Statement
Established in 1912, the mission of the Harrisville Fire Department is to provide the highest standards of emergency services to all in need and continue our partnership with the community by remaining "Loyal To Our Duty"
The Harrisville Fire Department is a combination fire department consisting of volunteer staff, career staff, and per diems. All of our firefighters and EMTs receive training. We respond to an average of 300 fire calls and 650 emergency medical calls per year to our primary response area, the village of Harrisville in the town of Burrillville, Rhode Island, as well as surrounding villages, towns, cities, and states. The departments consists of a Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, two Captains, five Lieutenants, a Safety Officer and EMT/Firefighters. We operate out of one station, utilizing two engine companies, one aerial/ladder company, two ALS transporting rescues/ambulances, two brush and two support vehicles.
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We pride ourselves on providing quality fire, rescue, and emergency medical services. We conduct fire inspections and plan reviews. These are completed by the Department fire marshals. Also, fire prevention activities are conducted in the community under the guidance of our Fire Prevention Officer.
About Us
About the Hose Company
Being a volunteer member of the Harrisville Fire Department includes membership in the Harrisville Hose Company #1.
The Harrisville Hose Company # 1 is the social aspect of the department.  The hose company is active in community events, from decorating the village center and town common with festive holiday lights, to providing assistance with the Town of Burrillville’s Santa on the common program, and assisting the Burrillville Lions Club with there annual duck race. The hose company also provides social events for our members by holding an anniversary/awards banquet during winter and an annual family picnic in the summer.
Burning Permits
Burning permits are available and must be obtained at the fire station on the day you wish to burn...more information to follow