Chief of @PVDFireDept

Joined November 2011
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Incident Update: the primary fire building has collapsed, and two abutting properties sustained heavy fire damage. The fire is now under control. Two firefighters are being treated for minor injuries. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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Incident Update: the primary fire building has collapsed, and two abutting properties sustained heavy fire damage. The fire is now under control. Two firefighters are being treated for minor injuries. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Incident Alert: @PVDFireDept is operating at a 3rd alarm fire involving three homes on Carpenter Street. Currently, 67 firefighters are on scene working to control and extinguish the fire.
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Incident Alert: @PVDFireDept is operating at a 3rd alarm fire involving three homes on Carpenter Street. Currently, 67 firefighters are on scene working to control and extinguish the fire.
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Fire is under control, no injuries at this time.
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@PVDFireDept is working to extinguish a 3rd alarm fire in an apartment building at 36 East Drive. No injuries at this time
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Fire under control. Six adults and four children displaced. Three cats rescued. No injuries at this time.
Command requesting a 3rd alarm bringing approximately 67 firefighters to the scene
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Command requesting a 3rd alarm bringing approximately 67 firefighters to the scene
Incident alert: @PVDFireDept is working a second alarm house fire on Goddard Street where approximately 50 firefighters are working to control the fire. No injuries at this time.
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Incident alert: @PVDFireDept is working a second alarm house fire on Goddard Street where approximately 50 firefighters are working to control the fire. No injuries at this time.
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Incident update: @PVDFireDept responded to a reported bedroom fire at 61 Vandewater St. at 6:42 p.m. Three persons (1 adult and 2 children) were transported for smoke inhalation. Fire is under control.
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Incident update: @PVDFireDept responded to 194 Ives St. for a reported house fire at 5:04 this morning and extinguished a 1st-floor fire in a 2Β½ story home, bringing the fire under control in 26 minutes. One person was treated for smoke inhalation.
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Incident alert: @PVDFireDept is working a basement fire at 179 Roosevelt St. Report of all occupants out of the building, no injuries at this time.
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Fire under control.
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Incident alert: @PVDFireDept is working to extinguish a fire in a one-story commercial building, approximately 40x80 feet, with vehicles inside. Forty-seven firefighters are on scene; no injuries reported at this time.
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Derek Silva retweeted
Today I'm proud to announce that we've added a brand new rescue with the most up-to-date technology and are hiring 16 new firefighters to join the force in the upcoming months. These efforts are in thanks to the Providence City Council and with support from Senator Whitehouse, Senator Reed, Congressman Amo and Congressman Magaziner. These investments in the City not only strengthen our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our community but will also equip firefighters with technology that protect our residents. The City of Providence stands by our brave and dedicated Fire Department and these initiatives only make our community safer and stronger.
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Incident alert: @PVDFireDept is working to extinguish a building fire at 29/31 Sorrento St. Approximately 50 firefighters are on scene. No injuries at this time.
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Fire is under control, and fire companies are returning to service. Admiral Street will remain closed for some time. The building is a total loss.
Location is Bradley Cafe
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Location is Bradley Cafe
Incident alert: @PVDFireDept is working a fire in a one story commercial building on Admiral Street. Command requesting a second alarm bringing 47 firefighters to the scene. No injuries at this time.
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Incident alert: @PVDFireDept is working a fire in a one story commercial building on Admiral Street. Command requesting a second alarm bringing 47 firefighters to the scene. No injuries at this time.
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Derek Silva retweeted
WINTER HEROES: Providence Fire Department Chief Derek Silva joins FOX Weather to talk about the challenges firefighters faced in the historic blizzard that brought over two feet of snow. #RhodeIsland #firefighter #snow #blizzard #winter #foxweather
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Derek Silva retweeted
πŸ”₯ Workforce & Safety Improvements πŸ‘©β€πŸš’ Transitioned to PFAS-Free PPE πŸ’° Secured $5.6M in Federal Grants πŸ‘¨β€πŸš’ Hired 62 Firefighters πŸš‘ 2 New Staffed Impact Rescues 🚲 Expanded EMS Bicycle Unit πŸ“ˆ Highest Staffing Levels Since 2018
2025: Investing in Our Firefighters and Our City of Providence Check our 2025 Annual Report: pfd.providenceri.gov/wp-cont…
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Derek Silva retweeted
🚨 Providence Weather Alert 🚨 NWS reports a heavy snow band developing just SW of the city with rates up to 2–3”/hr possible. Expected to reach Providence in ~30 minutes. Avoid unnecessary travel and use caution. β„οΈπŸš—
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