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Rhode Island Fire Education And Training Coordinating Board

The Fire Education and Training Coordinating Board was established pursuant to RIGL § 23-28.2-23 for the purpose of developing, monitoring and evaluating training programs for fire fighters and fire officers. The Board consists of thirteen gubernatorial appointees, who serve a three year term, and are comprised of chiefs from paid, call and volunteer fire departments, as well as representatives from various associations and state agencies.

The Board is tasked with developing certification programs that conform to National Fire Protection Association standards with the goal of providing up to date training and continuing education. In addition, the Board is responsible for approving instructors for these programs and ensuring the quality of instruction. These courses are offered through the Rhode Island Fire Academy and at various locations throughout the state

Board Members

Scott Kettelle (Chairman)

Affiliation: Fire Department Instructor's Association

Department: North Kingstown Fire Department (retired)

Address: 8150 Post Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852

Phone: 401-255-5077

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John F. Woodard, Sr. 

Affiliation: Fire Safety Association 

Department: Ashaway Volunteer Fire Association

Address: 213 Main Street
Ashaway, RI 02804-0363

Phone: 401-377-4549

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Vacant

Affiliation: Regional Firemen's League-Southern

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Address: 

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Ryan Navakauskas

Affiliation: RI Association of Firefighters

Department: Narragansett Fire Department

Address: 40 Caswell Street
Narragansett, RI 02882

Phone: 401-789-1000

 

Mark St. Pierre

Affiliation: Regional (Northern) Firemen's League

Department: Harrisville Fire District

Address: 115 Central Street
Harrisville, RI 02830

Phone: 401-767-9514

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Edward Owens

Affiliation: RI Association of Firefighters

Department: Barrington Fire Department

Address: 100 Federal Road
Barrington, RI 02806

Phone: 401-437-3940

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Michael A. Dexter, Sr. 

Affiliation: Regional Firemen's League

Department: Pascoag Fire District

Address: 105 Pascoag Main Street
Pascoag, RI 02859

Phone:401-568-4470

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David R. Chartier, Sr.

Affiliation: RI Association of Fire Chiefs-Full Time

Department: North Smithfield 

Address: 1470 Providence Pike
North Smithfield, RI 02896

Phone: 401-762-1135

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Matthew Pallini

Affiliation: RI Association of Firefighters

Department: Cranston Fire Department

Address: 131 Park Ave
Cranston RI 02920

Phone: 401-461-4161

 

Mark Pare

Affiliation: Ex-officio Member

Department: RI Fire Academy

Address: 4 Green Lane
Exeter, RI 02822

Phone: 401-294-5417

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Louis W. Lepere, Sr.

Affiliation: Volunteer Chiefs

Department: Prudence Island

Address: P.O. Box 305
292 Narragansett Ave.
Prudence Island, RI 02872

Phone: 401-683-1100

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Timothy McLaughlin

Affiliation: Ex-officio Member

Department: RI Office of the State Fire Marshal

Address: 560 Jefferson Blvd
Warwick, RI 02886

Phone: 401-889-5436

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R. Michael DiMascolo 

Affiliation: Public Member

Department:

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Phone: 401-218-9568

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