Mission Statement

The mission of the Fire Department and Emergency Management Agency is to protect life, property, and the environment through proactive prevention, rapid emergency response, and comprehensive disaster preparedness.

We are committed to delivering professional fire suppression, advanced emergency medical services, hazardous materials mitigation, technical rescue, flammable and combustible liquids response, maritime and waterfront operations, and coordinated emergency management planning.

Through training, operational readiness, interagency collaboration, and adherence to nationally recognized standards, we ensure the safety, resilience, and continuity of our community before, during, and after emergencies.

We serve with integrity, courage, accountability, and compassion—dedicated to excellence in public safety and the preservation of community trust.

Eight uniformed police officers stand in a row on stage, raising their right hands in a swearing-in ceremony. Empty chairs are behind them, and a dark backdrop displays “East Providence.”.