Crime & Safety
Johnston Adds 11 Firefighters to Roster
The Johnston Fire Department has added 11 probationary firefighters to its roster.
The Johnston Fire Department has 11 new faces this week following a ceremony over the weekend.
According to ABC6, the department has just onboarded 11 new probationry firefighters this past Saturday. The 11 trainees started their first day on Monday.
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While the Johnston Fire Department is growing, a neighboring community is experiencing a very different scenario with its fire department. On Friday, Coventry closed three of its five Central Coventry fire stations after a decision was made to liquidate the fire district.
"In Johnston fortunately, we have a mayor who supports the fire service, and we'll be able to survive," Johnston Fire Chief Timothy McLaughlin said.
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