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February 4, 2008

Emergency responders to discuss this busy fire season

With a handful of house fires last week – including two fatals – and more than 40 in the past two months, the emergency responders find themselves at nearly two times as many disasters as this time last year.

The Red Cross Rhode Island Chapter, United Way of Rhode Island and the Providence Fire Department come to the aid of people who are affected by fires.

The three organizations are holding a press conference today to talk about what they do and what they need to do it better.

Providence Fire Chief George Farrell is going to talk about fire prevention and safety measures. Joining him will be John Hold, CEO of Red Cross, United Way President and CEO, Anthony Maione. They’ll discuss what they do and their organizations’ need for assistance to do it.

The press conference is set for 1:30 p.m. at the Public Safety Complex.

-- projo.com staff writer Brandie M. Jefferson

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