PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Providence Fire Department purchased two new rescue trucks for $317,811 each.
The rigs will replace Providence’s busiest EMS units, Rescue 3 and 4, stationed downtown,
WPRI
reported.
Funding for Rescue 3 came entirely from the department’s EMS
billing revenue
, while Rescue 4 was paid for with a $235,334 FY21
Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)
, supplemented by an $82,477 contribution from the city.
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In 2024, the two units answered a combined 12,179 of the department’s 45,750 runs, placing them among the nation’s busiest ambulance crews. The new ambulances are expected to be in service by late fall after crew orientation and equipment changeover.
“When you think about the sheer volume of those emergencies they handle, it’s clear how important reliable equipment is, not only for the people who call 911, but also for the crews who answer those calls,” Fire Chief Derek Silva said.
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Silva said these rescues are the first of several planned replacements, but manufacturing delays have caused a nationwide fire apparatus shortage.
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