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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 Instructor's Association

Department: North Kingstown Fire Department

Address: 8150 Post Road

North Kingstown, RI 02852

Phone: 401-255-5077

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Joseph E. Bertholic

Affiliation: Combo Full-Time/Volunteer Chiefs

Department: Oakland-Mapleville Fire Department

Address: 46 Oakland School Street

Oakland, RI 02858

Phone: 401-568-5720

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James Ball

Affiliation: DEM Representative

Department: RI Department of Environmental Management

Address: 255 Promenade Street 

Providence, RI 02908

Phone: 401-222-1360

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Scott Kettelle

Affiliation: Fire Instructors Association

Department: North Kingstown Fire Department

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: Full Time Chiefs

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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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Vacant 

Affiliation: Regional Firemen's League
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Vacant

Affiliation: RI State Firemen's League

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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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Vacant 

Affiliation: Volunteer Chiefs

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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

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Phone: 401-218-9568

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