Fire Suppression Service

The Fire Suppression Services are managed by The Deputy Chief .  The Deputy is tasked with leading Fire Suppression Services for North Scituate, assist with Fire Suppression in the Town of Scituate, and to provide mutual aide to the surrounding communities.  These tasks are carried out using Ladder 22, Tanker 21, and Brush 23.

In an effort to accomplish these varied duties, the Deputy assisted by his fire lieutenants. 

The Deputy Chief  also has the responsibility of developing fire training, technical rescue training, education and suppression activities for the entire department.

Training is rigorous and constant.  The course content is centered around the offerings of the Rhode Island State Fire Academy, IFSTA Training Manual, as well as a hands on approach to all covered subject matters.  Each firefighter is subjected to a qualification exam prior to placement on the "Active Crew" and entrance into the "Call Incentive and Reimbursement" program.

All "Active" firefighters are required to maintain a training criteria, minimum call activity level and an active participation in all departmental training.

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