Providence Fire Department Promotional Ceremony

Twenty-six members of the department promoted to various leadership ranks

Providence, RI - Mayor Angel Taveras, Public Safety Commissioner Steven M. Paré, Acting Fire Chief Michael Dillon, and members of the Providence Fire Department held a promotional ceremony at Providence City Hall. Members of the department were promoted to the rank of EMS Chief, Fire Prevention Captain, Captain, Lieutenant, Rescue Captain, Rescue Lieutenant, and Dispatcher Lieutenant.

"It takes a very special person to be a firefighter - someone who loves to help people and also has the courage to face the unknown with confidence and determination. Today's promotion ceremony honors the great achievements of some of Providence's true heroes. I congratulate them and thank them for their brave service to our city," said Mayor Taveras.

"We honor these men and woman for their commitment and dedication to the Providence Fire Department and this great city. They all exemplify the best that this great Department has to offer and are worthy of promotion. I wish them well in their new positions as they lead this historic Department," said Commissioner Paré.

"We honor and recognize those who have emerged, through their dedication and initiative, as the future leaders of the Providence Fire Department," said Acting Fire Chief Michael Dillon. "These members have embodied the core values of the fire service; integrity, honor, pride, respect, and valor. This is a day of celebration, recognition, and reflection of the great achievements of these members and the trust that is placed in the Providence Fire Department by the people of Providence."

The list of honorees is as follows:

EMS Chief Peter Grenier

Fire Prevention Captain Frank Silva

Captain Keith Edson Engine Co.6
Captain Steven Capracotta Engine Co. 2
Captain Thomas Kenney Ladder Co. 7
Captain Kevin Jutras Ladder Co. 2
Captain Russell Mc Donald Ladder Co. 8

Lieutenant Michael Finn Engine Co. 5
Lieutenant Daniel Corneau Ladder Co. 4
Lieutenant Keith Turbitt Ladder Co. 8
Lieutenant John Fallon Engine Co. 9
Lieutenant James Varin Engine Co. 12
Lieutenant William Serbst Engine Co. 5
Lieutenant Robert Lyman Engine Co. 9
Lieutenant Joseph Vingi Engine Co. 6
Lieutenant Scott Shangraw Engine Co. 5
Lieutenant Roland Jacob, Ladder Co. 6
Lieutenant Arlindo Rodrigues Engine Co. 10

Rescue Captain David Palumbo Rescue Co. 4
Rescue Captain Brian Hawkins Rescue Co. 6

Rescue Lieutenant Bonnie Benson Rescue Co. 2
Rescue Lieutenant Antiliano Estrella Rescue Co. 2
Rescue Lieutenant John Woodard Rescue Co. 2
Rescue Lieutenant Danielle Massie Rescue Co. 6
Rescue Lieutenant Thomas Stegnicki Rescue Co. 6

Dispatcher Lieutenant Gerald Carvahlo BOC