Rhode Island Firefighters Memorial Dedication Ceremony
By Captain Jane Perkins
October 27, 2019
The Rhode Island Association of Fire Chiefs and The RIAFC Foundation sponsored the dedication of the Rhode Island Firefighters Memorial at the Rhode Island Fire Training Academy yesterday.
The ceremony honored ninety seven Rhode Island firefighters who were were lost in the line of duty (LODD) since 1828.
The event was well attended by firefighters, their families and their friends. The memorial stands as a remarkable tribute to all firefighters.