Members of the Warwick Fire Department were among the first firefighters in the state to complete a National Grid online, interactive training program for emergency personnel. In a ceremony on June 16, National Grid
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Members of the Warwick Fire Department were among the first firefighters in the state to complete a National Grid online, interactive training program for emergency personnel. In a ceremony on June 16, National Grid recognized the Narragansett and Warwick Fire Departments for achieving 100 percent completion of this training. The free, web-based training, called First Responder Utility Safety, includes a series of interactive modules that offer emergency response personnel information on how to safely identify and respond to incidents that involve natural gas pipelines and other natural gas facilities. The modules provide an overview of the natural gas system, including the properties of natural gas, protocols for responding to natural gas leaks and fires, carbon monoxide safety and more. The training has also been updated to include a series of modules on electrical safety. Pictured from left are Captain Steven Viner, Lieutenant Christopher Albro, Lieutenant James Salisbury, Captain Paul Letourneau, Chief James McLaughlin, Marissa Albanese of National Grid, Deputy Chief Thomas Maymon, Firefighter Joshua Clift, Firefighter Stephanie Gonsalves and Lieutenant Tracy Titus.
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richardcorrente
Congratulations to the Warwick Fire Department on their 100% achievement It is an accomplishment that I am sure I could not come close to. I heard what they did in the middle of the night at the Four Seasons fire that caused 27 families to evacuate into the pitch dark. It was nothing less than heroic; something I could never do. And they did it without one injury or fatality. I would never be be able to handle that amount of pressure. I don't know how they can. But they did.
I recently met with a group of the union firefighter members and came away with an even greater knowledge and respect than ever before. I learned and confirmed later that their chances of contracting cancer are 700% greater than the average person. I learned that virtually everything they breath in at a fire is cancerous. Every combustible when on fire, emits fumes that cause cancer. I also learned that Warwick can profit by having more rescue trucks. Why we haven't bought a vehicle that costs $110,000 and makes Warwick about $50,000 a year is baffling to me but, as a businessman it certainly makes sense to look into it and I am going to. I learned a lot more in that meeting and I am looking forward to working with this brave group of men and women. Maybe their courage will wear off on me. I doubt it, but maybe.
Until then Warwick Firefighters, be safe.
Richard Corrente
Endorsed Democrat for Mayor
Tuesday, August 16, 2016 Report this
Warwick Man
Once agin Richard is trying to show his love for votes. I'm pretty sure that boat has sailed, in fact in never left the dock.
Thursday, August 18, 2016 Report this
richardcorrente
Dear Warwick Man,
How could "that boat has sailed" if "in fact it never left the dock"?
You are a little confused and should take a safe-boating course.
As far as votes, you're right. I do love them, and if I can get some by agreeing with a group of voters on an issue of importance (such as above) than that seems like a win-win to me. How would you suggest I go about it? Offend them, and then hope that they like being offended so much that they vote for me??
Please let me know, but only after you work out your safe-boating problems.
Thanks Warwick Man.
Richard Corrente
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 Report this