Tuesday, November 6, 2012
The fire broke out early this afternoon
As voters walked into the polling booths at Gaudet Middle School on Tuesday around 12:30 p.m., there was a black cloud above them that had nothing to do with politics. The black cloud was literal, caused by a small structural fire at 1 Paul Avenue. The fire started in the shed, which was quickly contained by the Middletown Fire Department. Middletown Police temporarily blocked off High Street, in the case the fire spread, said officials on scene. There was damage to the contents inside of the shed as well as the structure. The fire is still under investigation.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Middletown Fire Fighters save Loco the cat
A Middletown cat's unnerving, two day adventure came to an end, thanks to the assistance from the Middletown Fire Department. The two-year-old feline, Loco, which appropriately means 'crazy' in Spanish, climbed to the top of a tree on the corner of Newport Avenue and Ellery Avenue; and refused to come down. One neighbor bravely attempted a rescue, but Loco had settled on a limb that was over 20 feet high, and was beyond reach of a ladder. Although residents might feel hesitant to dial the fire department for a stranded pet, Middletown Fire Chief Ronald Doire says when in doubt, call. "Middletown Firefighters can do this type of operation safely and help prevent a resident form possibly getting injured doing something beyond their training…
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
The Middletown fire station will hold an open house tonight between 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. this evening
- POLICE & FIRE
- Olga Enger
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Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Residents, Please feel free to drop by the Middletown fire station and public works facility located at 239 Wyatt Road anytime between 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM. The purpose of this open house is to let residents see the current facility and take a look at the updated design to renovate the fire station and vacant police station spaces. We will be here to provide tours of the facility and answering any questions on the proposed renovation/addition project and the related bond question on the November 6th ballot. -Chief Ron Doire Any questions can be directed to Fire Chief Ron Doire rdoire@middletownri.com
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
The following incident was reported by the Middletown Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
- POLICE & FIRE
- Olga Enger
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
The following incident was reported by the Middletown Police Department. If you have a different account, please feel free to share in the comments: When police broke up a party at 468 Purgatory Road late last night, the Middletown Police and Fire Departments conducted a search for a girl that had reportedly fled from the scene. After looking for the girl with personnel and equipment such as night goggles and thermal imaging, she was found hiding at the house. Around 11:27 p.m. Tuesday night, police responded to Purgatory Road for a complaint of a loud party. Police said the individuals at the house were under-21 and most appeared to be intoxicated. Police said three teenage girls were instructed to sit down on the porch, but two…
The house fire broke out at approximately 9:00 a.m. this morning.
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- Olga Enger
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
The Middletown Fire Department reported that a fire broke at 29 Algonquin Drive around 9 a.m. this morning. No injuries were reported. The fire damaged the front of the house as well as the roof. Fire Chief Doire said the department had the fire put out and was clearing the scene around 10:45 this morning. Patch will provide updates as they are made available.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
A gas leak has shut down Wapping Road. Crews currently on-site.
updated at 12:00 p.m. The Middletown Fire Department has reported the leak has been repaired. Crews are onsite and are refilling and patching the road. Road expected to open by 2:00 p.m. today. original story: According to the Middletown Fire Department, there is currently a gas leak in a broken pipe near 1134 Wapping Rd. The road will be shut down while repairs are made. Nearby homes were checked for leaks, but none were found. "It just has leaking up from the road, grass and dirt of the side of the road," said Fire Chief Ronald Doire. Once the repairs are made, the road will reopen.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Several towns including the Middletown Fire Department responded to a Portsmouth fire that was declared close to a complete loss.
"I just lost everything I had," said Damian Woodlyn after a fire heavily damaged his Oak Street house Friday morning. Portsmouth firefighters extinguished the fire on Oak Street just after 9:30 a.m. While the flames appeared out, heavy smoke was still seen flowing from the single-story house, which sits next to the Island Park playground. Police cordoned off the street around the home while firefighters continue to work. Updated at 10:50 a.m. A Portsmouth police officer was the first to arrive Friday morning at 20 Oak St. A girl, age 13, was home alone when the fire began. The blaze is believed to have started in an air conditioning unit, but this is still under investigation. The girl quickly got out of the house and called 911. "I…
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
The Middletown Fire Department responded to 12 calls in a little over an hour this morning.
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- Olga Enger
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
This morning's storm kept the Middletown Fire Department busy. Chief Ronald Doire said the department responded to 12 calls between 8:20 and 9:45 this morning. A male was taken to the Newport Hospital after a metal building at 185 Oliphant Lane was struck by lightning. According to the Fire Department, the man was standing outside and was knocked to the ground. He said he could feel the shock of the lightning. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening, said officials. "Fortunately for him, it wasn't a direct hit," said Chief Doire. "He was really lucky." Individuals inside the building reported that sparks shot out of the outlets. "We prefer people not to be outside during a lightning storm," said Doire. The fire department …
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Portsmouth and Middletown fire departments will hold life saving blood drives this Friday
Middletown might had been defeated to Portsmouth in the recent Little League District Championship, but residents have a second chance at some friendly community competition this week. This Friday, July 20, Portsmouth and Middletown fire departments will hold life saving blood drives from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is open to the public. In the first annual community blood drive competition held last year, Middletown edged out Portsmouth by collecting 17 pints of blood, just one more than Portsmouth. Together, the 33 pints collected potentially saved nearly 100 lives. The drives, both open to the public, will be held at the individual fire headquarters -- 239 Wyatt Road, Middletown and 2300 East Main Road, Portsmouth. The Rhode Island …
Friday, June 22, 2012
This Saturday members of the Middletown Fire Department will host a free event with a DJ, games, prizes, trucks and more to honor the life of 9 year-old Evan Nesby who passed away this past February.
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- Olga Enger
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Friday, June 22, 2012
Although the life of nine-year old Evan Nesby was cut short, his story is an inspiration that even through its challenges and most difficult periods, life's everyday moments can be celebrated and cherished. Evan passed away this past February from to a rare brain disorder called Moyamoya, caused by blocked arteries at the base of the brain. To honor Evan, some members of the Middletown Fire Department have organized a free event at the Middletown FOP Lodge at 1 p.m. this Saturday. “He loved to have hoopla about him,” said Middletown Fire Firefighter Jason Defreitas, Evan’s Uncle through a previous marriage. As if Evan organized it himself, the party will have a DJ, Bouncy House, free food, prizes, trucks from the Middletown Police and …
Bailey Resident
8:48 pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Will the new station put more firefighters on the trucks Austin? They arrived with one firefighter in a sport utility and one firefighter in a big engine. It seems like they need firefighters not a station. more ›