The annual Public Safety Day event was held on Saturday at Redway Plain. Members of the Rehoboth Police and Fire departments were in attendance, along with personnel from Rehoboth Ambulance. The …

Members of the Seekonk Police and Fire Departments hosted the annual National Night Out on August 4 behind the Public Safety headquarters on Taunton Avenue. Police Chief David Enos said National …

The Seekonk Select Board voted Wednesday to place a referendum for a South End Fire Station on the November election ballot. A debt exclusion, which is a temporary tax increase, will need to be …

Cody Alves and Cameron McGavie, students participating in Dighton-Rehoboth High School’s CTE (Career and Technical Education) program, were honored by the Board of Selectmen and Police Chief Louis …

As it is the 250th anniversary of the USA, the photo below was of the Seekonk CVFA 1932 American LaFrance Engine 76. It was refurbished after purchase from a Warren RI junk yard and ready for the …

Members of the Fire Department were honored for their service with a pinning ceremony at Francis Farm June 29. Selectman Rob Johnson explained the ceremony was held to mark “a significant …

Members of the Seekonk Select Board outlined their list of goals at their June 24 meeting. One of those goals was a South End Fire Station. “The priority for this board is safety and …

Beckwith Middle School students earned top honors in the Grade 6-8 Fire Safety Poster Contest, with two students recognized at the Bristol County level and one going on to win statewide recognition. …

Noon-2PM May 16 June 20 July 18 August 15 September: 19 We thank you for the continued support of the Seekonk Fire Museum. We rely on your gracious donations to continue to honor and support the …

Members of the Seekonk Select Board expressed their dismay with the Finance Committee’s vote to remove the mid-year hires for the Fire Department from the FY’27 budget, less than two weeks before …

Peter Graves was appointed to serve as the new Rehoboth Fire Chief at Monday’s Board of Selectmen meeting. Graves, the Captain of North Station, replaces Mark Haskell, who was terminated by …

Fire Chief Mark Haskell, whose employment was terminated by the Board of Selectmen on April 21, left a goodbye message on the Fire Department’s Facebook page Thursday. Haskell was placed on …

Fire Chief Mark Haskell was fired by the Board of Selectmen in 4 to 1 vote on Tuesday. The reason cited was a dispute over a solar farm project located next to Haskell’s home. Chair Skip Vadnais, …

East Providence, RI – The City of East Providence Fire Department celebrated the promotion of 18 members of the fire service during a ceremony held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. While speaking to …

Seekonk Fire Chief Shaun Whalen has recommended assigning 13 firefighters per shift, an increase over the current department staffing model. Whalen appeared at the February 18 Select Board …

Several neighboring towns provided assistance to Rehoboth firefighters battling a blaze on Summer Street on Sunday, February 8th. A shortage of water and bitterly cold temperatures were major …

Fire Chief Shaun Whalen presented the Lifesaving Award to members of the department’s D Group for their actions on November 6, 2025. The firefighters, including Lieutenant Kevin English, …

The Seekonk Select Board postponed a vote on whether or not to place a debt exclusion question regarding a South End Fire Station on the April 6 election ballot. Repeated efforts to secure …

The Board of Selectmen voted to approve the Fire Department’s new fee schedule at their January 12 meeting. The fees include: Blasting - $75, Burning online - $4 Burning in Person - $5, …

The Seekonk Fire Department received a record number of calls for service in 2025, according to a recent Facebook post. “In 2025, we responded to 4,662 calls for service, including Fire …

"Attleboro Firefighter Paul Jacques, who is the Massachusetts State Director for the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN), recently accepted a $1,250 donation to the FCSN from V.H. Blackinton …

Rehoboth K9 Officer David Aguiar was promoted to Sergeant at Monday’s Board of Selectmen meeting. Aguiar was honored as K9 Handler of the Year in a ceremony held last May in South …

On a beautiful crisp October Saturday afternoon, the Seekonk Firefighters hosted the Seekonk Police Department in a charity softball game; all attendees were asked to bring a food donation for the …

The Rehoboth Fire Department is pleased to announce promotions created by the retirement of Chief Francis Barresi following his 38 years of service to the town. These promotions will become effective …

Three new firefighters, Michael Olson, Brian Farry, and Jaden Weyant, were sworn in at the September 3 Select Board meeting. Chief Shaun Whalen said Olson, Farry, and Weyant joined the Seekonk Fire …