911...these are the only numbers you need to remember in an emergency. No longer do you have to thumb through the phone book or find that list next to the phone...just dial 911. The 911 system in Rhode Island is an enhanced system that gives the dispatcher your address on a computer screen as soon as you call. For all emergencies, please use the 911 system, be it for fire, medical or police. It is a very efficient system that will help protect you.

The Fire Division of the Harrisville Fire Department is very active. The Department now responds on a town-wide response for all structure fires and high hazard boxes within the Town of Burrillville. Presently, the Department has two engine companies, Engine 21 and Engine 22. Engine 21 is also licensed as a Basic Life Support (BLS) non-transporting vehicle. Both engines carry foam with Engine 21 carrying both Class"A" and Class "B" foam. Engine 22 carries just Class "B" foam and is equipped with a 400 gpm roof turret. Engine 22 is also part of the Southern New England foam task force. Both engines have 1500 gpm midship pumps.

For residential smoke and carbon monoxide detector inspections, call the fire station and speak with Captain Gingell to schedule an appointment. Captain Gingell prefers to perform these inspections on Tuesday mornings, if possible. Please call at least two weeks before the closing to schedule an appointment. The fee is $30 for inspections done on homes about to sold, payable to the Harrisville Fire District. The fee is used to support our fire prevention program, per Rhode Island state law. There is no fee for newly constructed houses.

The Harrisville Fire Department issues burning permits under the auspices of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, the Town of Burrillville and the Harrisville Fire District. Rules and procedures must be properly followed in order obtain a permit.