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East Providence
Fire Department

Fireman’s Memorial

Designed and supported by the East Providence Fire Fighters Beneficial Association

Designed and supported by the East Providence Fire Fighters Beneficial Association, the Memorial was constructed and is maintained to honor those members that have passed away. Each year during October’s Fire Prevention Week, the EPFFBA holds their annual Fireman’s Memorial Sunday Service to honor these dedicated public servants, in which the public is invited.

The Memorial is located on the grounds of Station 4, 66 Wampanoag Trail.

For information regarding the East Providence Fire Fighters Beneficial Association, please contact:

Adam L. Christina
President
Thomas J. Votta
Treasurer
Michael D. Curran
Secretary
A memorial with engraved stone panels, three flagpoles flying the U.S., state, and a dark flag, with a residential building and trees in the background under a sunny sky.

Line of Duty Deaths

Members of the East Providence Fire Department who made the ultimate sacrifice for the citizens of our community:

A black-and-white photo of a police officer in uniform with a badge and cap, standing in front of a brick wall.
Leonard A. Anderson
Firefighter
Died on July 11, 1927 as a result of injuries sustained while battling a structure fire on Central Avenue.
Black-and-white portrait of a uniformed firefighter wearing a cap with a badge labeled “1.” The man has a mustache and is facing forward, looking slightly to the side.
Arthur H. Ring
Firefighter
Died on October 21, 1938 as a result of injuries sustained while attempting to save the lives of three individuals swept into the high waters of Watchemoket Cove during the Hurricane of 1938.
Black and white drawing of a man in a police uniform and hat with a badge that reads “Patrolman.” The man is facing forward with a neutral expression.
Joseph M. Handfield
Firefighter
Died on January 15, 1947 as a result of injuries sustained while operating at a multiple-alarm fire and explosion at the former Bird & Son Company on Dexter Road.
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Robert A. McPherson
Lieutenant
Died on July 10, 1957 as a result of injuries sustained while operating at a fire at St. Brendan's Church on Turner Avenue.