Incident Page
Current and past incidents the Tiverton Fire Department responds to:
September 12, 2009, 5 alarm Fire believed to be arson to the 2 story brick building at the Bourne Mill Complex, Mill Street, fire destroyed the structure awaiting re construction for the renovation project. Mutual aid from Portsmouth, Westport Fall River, Somerset, Warren, Bristol Middletown fire departments including the Providence Canteen, and Fall River Special Services and Lighting unit were on scene.
On Sunday afternoon August 3, 2008 Tiverton Firefighters were called to Stafford Pond for a boater who fell overboard, While Tiverton Firefighters were responding to the scene, Off duty First class Firefighter Gerald R. Leduc , a 25 year member of the Tiverton Fire Department also responded to assist his brothers, Firefighter Leduc donned his personal scuba equipment and jet ski to the location , after several attempts to locate the submerged boater, Firefighter Gerry R. Leduc was overcome and rescued by his brothers, who immediately tried to resuscitate him, he was transported to St,. Annes Hospital for treatment. He passed away that evening, Our sincere condolences to his family and the entire Tiverton Fire Department. Firefighter Gerry R. Leduc is believed to be the first Line of Duty Death for the Tiverton Department.
The week of April 15 to 19, 2007 brought a major rain and wind storm to the New England area, Tiverton Firefighters were kept busy assisting Tiverton residents with removing water to flooded basements.
Thursday February 8, 2007 Chief Robert D. Lloyd and Engine 2 and 3 companies, and the RI Fire Marshalls office were on detail at the demolision of the former Railroad bridge crossing under the Sakonnet Bridge, The remaining pilings and supports were demolished by the RI DOT to make way for the New Sakonnet Bridge construction.
Wednesday January 24 , 2007 Tiverton Firefighters responded at 9:33 am to a Fire in a Structure at 51 Riverview Avenue Command was established by Chief Robert D Lloyd and a request of a ladder truck from Portsmouth Fire Dept. On arrival, Building was reported a 3 story wood frame with smoke showing from the eaves , Firefighters made a quick knockdown of the fire and Command was terminated at 12:01 pm The cause is under investigation.....
Friday January 13, 2006 Fire to Structure at 163 Judson Street Fire in the ceiling of a 20 x 40 wood frame residence. Engines 2, 3, 1. Rescue 2 and the Chief Responded. Alarm was dispatched at 22:18 pm
Saturday January 14, 2006 Engine 3 to Stafford Road and Montgomery street for High Tension Electric Wires down from Storm, Wires arching and a serious danger 11:07 AM
Our Best wishes to Tiverton Fire Chief Robert D. Lloyd for a fast recovery. Chief Lloyd was struck by a drunk driver on Route 1 in South Kingstown, RI the evening of January 13, 2006 the Chief was returning Home the evening of the Judson Street Fire at approximately 2:00 AM. the Chiefs car was severly hit from the rear, it looks like it will be totaled.
Sunday January 22, 2006 at about 2:30 AM Engine 1, 2 and 3 responded to Smoke in a building at 43 Arrowhead Drive. Cooking Mishap...
Friday February 3, 2006 at approx: 4:15 pm Engines 2, and 3 with Rescue 2 responded to a Chimmney Fire with extension to the roof and attic at 9 Birch Street Companies were on scene over one hour extinguishing the fire. Chief Robert D. Lloyd put the Fire under control at 5:25 pm
Monday February 28, 2006 @ approximately 2:15 pm Engines 1,2,3 and Chief Lloyd responded to 27 Paul James Drive for a Chimney Fire.
April & May have been very busy with brush fires about town....
May 4, 2006 at approximately 8:30 am the Tiverton Fire Department responded to a Motor Vehicle Rollover on Route 177 both Driver and passenger had to be extricated from the Vehicle and both were transported to the Middle School Landing Field for Transport by MedFlights to trauma centers. Companies of Engine 1, 2, 3 and Rescues 1, and 2 responded with a call back of off duty persosnnel to man the Stations..Mutual Aid was also used from Fall River, Westport, And Portsmouth
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