Welcome to the Town of Little Compton Fire Department. The purpose of this web site is to provide you with general information about our department; provide you with specific information about current issue affecting you and your family; update you about our latest incidents and events; and, give you an opportunity to contact us with any questions or comments you may have.

Our site is not only designed to offer you interesting and educational information, but also to reflect the tremendous pride and spirit within our department. We maintain a great respect for our history, and a strong sense of duty towards excellent performance in the present, and we look forward to meeting the challenges of the future. The Little Compton Fire Department is committed to delivering the highest quality of service to the Town of Little Compton in the most effective, efficient, safest, and professional way possible. The fire department provides services in fire suppression, rescue, fire prevention, fire inspection, emergency medical services, ocean rescues and disaster mitigation to list a few.

Our greatest resource, by far, are the 12 dedicated firefighters that currently make up this great department. The firefighters are committed to protecting the Town of Little Compton 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The department has one station which houses 7 different pieces of up-to-date, well maintained fire apparatus.

Whether you are a seeking specific information or just browsing, whether you are a concerned citizen of our community, or simply a curious fire buff; we trust you will find this web site helpful and informative. We welcome your questions or comments.

Best regards,

Richard G. Petrin

Chief of Department

Happy EMS Week! LCFD, May 22 This week marks the 52nd annual EMS week. This year's motto: Improving Outcomes, Together. The LCFD is dedicated to continues quality improvement to provide excellent emergency medical care to our town at a moment's notice, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have a happy and safe EMS week!... (Full Story & Photos)

Celebration of Service for Lt. James Vandal at the Rhode Island Firefighters Memorial LCFD, May 09 Saturday, May 9th 2026 The Little Compton Fire Department as well as the Vandal family, attended a celebration of service ceremony at the Rhode Island Firefighters Memorial to honor the service of Lt. James Vandal, a 17 year LCFD veteran who died on the line of duty, last year. His name, along with the names of 6 other firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice will The following is a speech ... (Full Story & Photos)

Marine 1 is Back in Service for the Season LCFD, May 06 This morning, Marine 1 was launched back into the water and into service. Crews were able to take this opportunity to practice boat handling skills. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Mutual aid Industrial / Brush Fire in Westport MA Member Jacob Reimels, May 05 The Little Compton Fire Department assisted with the massive effort to contain a fire at the Mid City Steel scrapyard and surrounding woods. Tanker 1 and Car 1 were dispatched at 1623 and supported water supply operations at the scrapyard fire, shuttling about 54,000 gallons of water over a 12 hour period. Forestry 1 was later dispatched to assist with containing the rapidly spreading brush fire on ... (Full Story & Photos)

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