1884
On July 7, 1884 Box 75 was transmitted at 23:25 for fire in a wooden building at Weeden & Power Rd. Hose's 1 & 2 and truck 1 responded, while responding Hose carriage 1 hit a upright stone and overturned. Chief Collyer, Levi Green, WM Daggett, Lewis Butler, WM Boyd, and WM Morges were involved in the wreck. On July 27 Chief Collyer died from his injuries.
July 11 Box 51 was transmitted at 17:10 for a reported fire in the Boston / Providence railroad building. Sparks from a locomotive sparked a fire that took 22 minutes to control. The Recall came at 17:32 Hose's 4 & 3 with Truck 2 responded.
July 13 at 07:30 fire alarm transmitted Box 31 for fire in a two story wooden building at Pine Street & the Train tracks. The building occupied by Union Wading as a oil house sustained 200 dollars in damage, and was controlled by Hose's 2,1,3,4 Truck's 1 & 2 the recall was sounded at 07:50
July 23 at 10:35 fire was reported in wooded buildings to the rear of 108 Middle Street. Hose 4 and Truck 2 responded and knocked down a barn fire.
On August 5 Town council elected first assistant engineer John Brierly to position of Chief of the Department for the remainder of 1884.
August 19 Box 32 was struck at 02:30 for a fire at 515 Main street, Fire was located in a grocery store with residential space above. Fire was knocked down in 1 hour, 2 minutes recalled at 03:32 hose's 1&2 with Truck 1 responded.
On September 9th at 08:07 Box 7 was transmitted for Main @ Water Streets for fire in a storefront and Dwelling, Recalled at 08:14 7 minute knock down for Hose's 3,1,4 and Truck's 1 & 2.
On October 20 at 15:33 Box 58 was sounded for Smithfield avenue in the area of the Slaughterhouse's, For fire in an unknown type structure. Hose's 1,2 Steamer's 2,3 and Truck 2 responded and had the fire in 38 minutes recalled at 04:33
On July 7, 1884 Box 75 was transmitted at 23:25 for fire in a wooden building at Weeden & Power Rd. Hose's 1 & 2 and truck 1 responded, while responding Hose carriage 1 hit a upright stone and overturned. Chief Collyer, Levi Green, WM Daggett, Lewis Butler, WM Boyd, and WM Morges were involved in the wreck. On July 27 Chief Collyer died from his injuries.
July 11 Box 51 was transmitted at 17:10 for a reported fire in the Boston / Providence railroad building. Sparks from a locomotive sparked a fire that took 22 minutes to control. The Recall came at 17:32 Hose's 4 & 3 with Truck 2 responded.
July 13 at 07:30 fire alarm transmitted Box 31 for fire in a two story wooden building at Pine Street & the Train tracks. The building occupied by Union Wading as a oil house sustained 200 dollars in damage, and was controlled by Hose's 2,1,3,4 Truck's 1 & 2 the recall was sounded at 07:50
July 23 at 10:35 fire was reported in wooded buildings to the rear of 108 Middle Street. Hose 4 and Truck 2 responded and knocked down a barn fire.
On August 5 Town council elected first assistant engineer John Brierly to position of Chief of the Department for the remainder of 1884.
August 19 Box 32 was struck at 02:30 for a fire at 515 Main street, Fire was located in a grocery store with residential space above. Fire was knocked down in 1 hour, 2 minutes recalled at 03:32 hose's 1&2 with Truck 1 responded.
On September 9th at 08:07 Box 7 was transmitted for Main @ Water Streets for fire in a storefront and Dwelling, Recalled at 08:14 7 minute knock down for Hose's 3,1,4 and Truck's 1 & 2.
On October 20 at 15:33 Box 58 was sounded for Smithfield avenue in the area of the Slaughterhouse's, For fire in an unknown type structure. Hose's 1,2 Steamer's 2,3 and Truck 2 responded and had the fire in 38 minutes recalled at 04:33
The Windsor Nightclub Fire
The Windsor Nightclub was located at 377 Main Street in a block of stores from 377-387 Main street and stood as a Pawtucket landmark for 40 Years. The Windsor was a 2 story restaurant with apartment space above, At the time of the fire the Apartments were vacant. The Block of stores was occupied by Collette Trave
l 383 Main Street, A Liquor Store, and twin city Music 387 Main Street. Around 01:45 Fransis O'brien A Bartender at The Windsor Locked up and went home for the night, A city resident on Beech Street noticed smoke coming from the rear of the building and pulled the Street box at Main and Beech street's. Pawtucket fire alarm transmitted a still & Box alarm At 05:11, On Arrival heavy smoke was pouring from the rear of the building, Chief Bannon ordered a Second Alarm at 05:15. Crews battled heavy fire conditions for more than six hours before the fire was contained. All Pawtucket Fire Apparatus responded, Multiple lines were stretched and two ladder pipes were set up On Side's 1&4, Crews contained the fire to the Windsor, The rest of the block received extensive smoke and water damage and the two vacant apartments were gutted.
Weintraubs Store Fire
At 16:38 On Saturday Firefighters received multiple calls for a fire at Weintraubs on Dexter street. On arrival Chief Renzi reported heavy smoke and fire from the outlet store filled with Cloth and other Fabrics. Fire took hold of the building running from side 4 to side 1 producing thick toxic black smoke that could be seen for miles. All pawtucket Fire apparatus responded to the spectacular 2nd alarm fire. 2 Ladder pipes, multiple master streams and deck guns contained the fire to the building of origin. The fire is believed to have started in the rear of the store and extended into the ceiling before being detected and reported. The building was a total loss.
Pleasant Street Building Burns Twice
The Windsor Nightclub was located at 377 Main Street in a block of stores from 377-387 Main street and stood as a Pawtucket landmark for 40 Years. The Windsor was a 2 story restaurant with apartment space above, At the time of the fire the Apartments were vacant. The Block of stores was occupied by Collette Trave
l 383 Main Street, A Liquor Store, and twin city Music 387 Main Street. Around 01:45 Fransis O'brien A Bartender at The Windsor Locked up and went home for the night, A city resident on Beech Street noticed smoke coming from the rear of the building and pulled the Street box at Main and Beech street's. Pawtucket fire alarm transmitted a still & Box alarm At 05:11, On Arrival heavy smoke was pouring from the rear of the building, Chief Bannon ordered a Second Alarm at 05:15. Crews battled heavy fire conditions for more than six hours before the fire was contained. All Pawtucket Fire Apparatus responded, Multiple lines were stretched and two ladder pipes were set up On Side's 1&4, Crews contained the fire to the Windsor, The rest of the block received extensive smoke and water damage and the two vacant apartments were gutted.Weintraubs Store Fire
At 16:38 On Saturday Firefighters received multiple calls for a fire at Weintraubs on Dexter street. On arrival Chief Renzi reported heavy smoke and fire from the outlet store filled with Cloth and other Fabrics. Fire took hold of the building running from side 4 to side 1 producing thick toxic black smoke that could be seen for miles. All pawtucket Fire apparatus responded to the spectacular 2nd alarm fire. 2 Ladder pipes, multiple master streams and deck guns contained the fire to the building of origin. The fire is believed to have started in the rear of the store and extended into the ceiling before being detected and reported. The building was a total loss.
Pleasant Street Building Burns Twice
On August 30, 1940 Patrolmen George Mills and James Hand were on patrol and happened to pass by 72-74 Pleasant Street a 5 story wooden building that was vacant from a previous 2 alarm fire that occurred on August 11. Box 7241 the municipal garage on Taft Street was transmitted. On arrival Hose 1 utilized a booster line to knock down a fire behind the woodwork of a window. Chief Napoleon Taupier reported the second floor doused in kerosene and the fire a result of arson. Hose's 1,2,3 Truck's 1 and 3 responded the recall at 02:43.
Hancock Street Vacant School Fire
On Sunday April 12,1959 At 01:39 A Still & box alarm was transmitted for a fire 
reported by the police at the vacant Hancock Street school. The School had been closed February 25, 1957 on Arrival Captain Fransis Gallant reported heavy fire running up the exterior on side 1, crews dropped lines and quickly knocked the fire down and checked inside the building for any extensions, minor extension was reveled and extinguished. Around 17:00 Pawtucket and Central falls Firefighters received calls for a building fire at Coats Field Shoppers world, 3 Engines and a ladder from Pawtucket and 2 Engines and a ladder responded from Central Falls. On Arrival a Debris Pile in a trailer quickly extended to the overhead and loading dock area. Pawtucket firefighters commanded by Captain Eugene Monaghan worked with Central Falls Members to knock down the trailer and building fire's quickly. No Extension was found to the interior.
reported by the police at the vacant Hancock Street school. The School had been closed February 25, 1957 on Arrival Captain Fransis Gallant reported heavy fire running up the exterior on side 1, crews dropped lines and quickly knocked the fire down and checked inside the building for any extensions, minor extension was reveled and extinguished. Around 17:00 Pawtucket and Central falls Firefighters received calls for a building fire at Coats Field Shoppers world, 3 Engines and a ladder from Pawtucket and 2 Engines and a ladder responded from Central Falls. On Arrival a Debris Pile in a trailer quickly extended to the overhead and loading dock area. Pawtucket firefighters commanded by Captain Eugene Monaghan worked with Central Falls Members to knock down the trailer and building fire's quickly. No Extension was found to the interior.Firefighter Injured At House Fire, First of Two Fires
Pawtucket Fire Alarm dispatched apparatus to 94-96 Anthony Street At 17:35 for a fire on the third floor of a structure. Engine 1 arrived and reported heavy fire from the third floor and initiated a initial attack on the fire. Chief Bannon arrived and o
rdered a second alarm as heavy fire conditions burned up into the attic. For nearly four hours firefighters battled the fire which eventually burned through the slate roof causing it to cave into the third floor hampering firefighters. Two Ariel devices were set up and flowed water into the structure to contain it, Firefighter Ernest McAdams was transported to memorial hospital for treatment from smoke inhalation. The fire is believed to have started by a burning trailer that extended to the rear of the building and extended up and into the roof line. At 09:10 Firefighters were dispatched to 200 Conant St for fire in a building. The BCA Reality Company occupied the Large mill building, A small fire was lit in the stairwell causing damage to the structure. The Mill in question in the 1990's was a hot spot for small fires and in 1999 was leveled by general alarm fire.
rdered a second alarm as heavy fire conditions burned up into the attic. For nearly four hours firefighters battled the fire which eventually burned through the slate roof causing it to cave into the third floor hampering firefighters. Two Ariel devices were set up and flowed water into the structure to contain it, Firefighter Ernest McAdams was transported to memorial hospital for treatment from smoke inhalation. The fire is believed to have started by a burning trailer that extended to the rear of the building and extended up and into the roof line. At 09:10 Firefighters were dispatched to 200 Conant St for fire in a building. The BCA Reality Company occupied the Large mill building, A small fire was lit in the stairwell causing damage to the structure. The Mill in question in the 1990's was a hot spot for small fires and in 1999 was leveled by general alarm fire.First Baptist Church Fires
On Thursday evening, November 7, 1957 thousands of Shoppers gathered in downtown Pawtucket. Founded in 1805 the 115 year old First Baptist Church stood at the corners of High an Summer Streets until a raging two alarm fire destroyed the large church building. Heavy fire Believed to been caused by a boiler, started in the basement of the building and quickly spread upwards towards the churches 75 foot tower. The church’s burning tower which was visible for miles drew a massive crowd of nearly 20,000 spectators. The church was a complete loss and High street was shut down till the tower finally collapsed. This was the second fire in the First Baptist Churches history,
On Thursday evening, November 7, 1957 thousands of Shoppers gathered in downtown Pawtucket. Founded in 1805 the 115 year old First Baptist Church stood at the corners of High an Summer Streets until a raging two alarm fire destroyed the large church building. Heavy fire Believed to been caused by a boiler, started in the basement of the building and quickly spread upwards towards the churches 75 foot tower. The church’s burning tower which was visible for miles drew a massive crowd of nearly 20,000 spectators. The church was a complete loss and High street was shut down till the tower finally collapsed. This was the second fire in the First Baptist Churches history, On February 3rd 1938 A fire heavily damaged the building starting again with the boiler and extended to the room and contents of the basement and first floor Causing 750,000 Dollars Damage.
The Edge Nightclub Fire
On January 18, 1967 Th
e Edge nightclub was heavily damaged by a two alarm fire. The one story commercial club opened in September of 1955, constructed of wood it was located at 134 Benefit Street near Kenyon Avenue, and was previously known to locals as Elleens Lounge. The fire is believed to have started in a fireplace that was left unattended when the nightclub closed for the evening. Around 05:00am Pawtucket fire alarm dispatched companies to that location for reports of a building fire, Engine 4 on arrival had the building well involved in fire and began the initial attack. Seven fire companies battled heavy fire conditions for hours till around 08:00, the heavy fire subsided. The building was a total loss.
e Edge nightclub was heavily damaged by a two alarm fire. The one story commercial club opened in September of 1955, constructed of wood it was located at 134 Benefit Street near Kenyon Avenue, and was previously known to locals as Elleens Lounge. The fire is believed to have started in a fireplace that was left unattended when the nightclub closed for the evening. Around 05:00am Pawtucket fire alarm dispatched companies to that location for reports of a building fire, Engine 4 on arrival had the building well involved in fire and began the initial attack. Seven fire companies battled heavy fire conditions for hours till around 08:00, the heavy fire subsided. The building was a total loss.Newell Coal & Lumberyard Fire
On May 16, 1894 Firefighters responded to taft street for a fire at the Newell Coal & Lumberyard located on the west bank of the Pawtucket river. On Arrival multiple buildings were well involved in heavy fire conditions and there was multiple exposures to protect. Residents cut loose a large boat which ran a ground and caught fire Extending fire to buildings and docks on the East Bank of the river or what is present day school Street. Heavy smoke could be seen for miles as firefighters from providence and Central falls Assisted in controlling the fire and protecting the pawtucket gas Company which they did. The fire caused nearly 400,000 dollars in damage and took 1 week to totally extinguish.Darlington Area Fires
The Raymond Barrel and Steel Company was located at the corner of Freeman and Cottage Streets near present day Station 4, At Around 6:22 AM (Unknown Date) Firefighters were dispatched to that location for a fire in a building. The buildings were being used for storage and were fully involved on
arrival. Heavy winds blew embers from the 3 connected buildings towards exposures, firefighters protected the Cleansing Plant at 10 Freeman Street and the Diamond Match Company lumberyard across the street from major fire damage, small fires were touched off in the lumberyard but quickly contained. All Pawtucket Apparatus responded to the two alarm fire. On Saturday, September First 1991 around 4:00 AM the vacant Diamond Match Company Lumberyard was destroyed in a fast moving General Alarm fire. When Firefighters arrived at the building at Cottage and Kenyon Streets the main section of the vacant company was well involved in A heavy fire Condition And there were several exposures that sustained damage. The Swallow Club at 21 Kenyon Avenue which was a Commercial building with residences above was severely damaged in the blaze. All Apparatus along with assistance from 5 area departments responded to the scene. At one point in the fire 4 blocks were evacuated due to a heavy smoke condition in the area, and radiant heat melted paint off city fire trucks. The main section of the building was a complete loss.The Former Greenhaugh Mill Complex Located At 314 Woodbine Street stood vacant since it closed in 1998 and was in the process of being demolished to make way for a new supermarket. On Fri
day, November 11, 2003 around 14:30 The One Hundred Year Old, 250,000 square foot 21.8 acre complex began to burn. companies were dispatched to Kenyon and Baxter Streets for a building fire. Engine 4 and Ladder 2 Responding from the Cottage Street Station across the street, They arrived to find heavy fire being fanned by forty five plus MPH winds. on the arrival of the chief All Pawtucket companies were dispatched. Multiple exposures in the rear became involved in fire and attention quickly switched to saving the surrounding neighborhood. Fire extended to structures 5 blocks east and west of the mill. four hundred students were evacuated from Curvin McCabe School During the Event, Hundreds Of Residents were evacuated and sent to Jenks Junior High School At 350 Division Street. More Than Three Hundred Firefighters from Rhode Island And Southern Massachusetts responded to help control the fire which eventually extended to more than 15 buildings. the Spectacular General Alarm fire was placed under control at 19:11 hours. On Monday, June 6th 1983 the Star Gas Company located at 125 Freight St was leveled in a major explosion and resulting fire. At around 1:30 PM an East Providence man was refilling 2 20 pound gas tanks with help from a staff member the first tank was filled and then placed into a ventilated room, while filling the second tank the fire started, Pawtucket Engine 4 arrived first due and parked in the lot, multiple tanks were exploding and flying around the area landing on vehicles parked on Webster Street,and Broadway, A house located at 51 Mavis Street was also damaged. Debris littered the area around the building landing on Sabin Street and the school yard owned by Our Lady Of Consolation, The surrounding area w
as evacuated along with the school. Heavy fire forced the crew of Engine 4 to abandon there apparatus in the lot, it was heavily damaged. The General Alarm fire burned for nearly 4 hours out of control and severely endangered the neighborhood. Firefighters protected a rail car and 3 60 foot long gas tanks before bring the fire under control with help from 6 area fire departments.On Monday February 22, 1960 Fire broke out at American Insulated Wire located at 36 Freeman Street. Fire was reported at 9:35 PM Arriving companies had heavy fire quickly extending into the eves of the factory building. 7 Engine’s 2 Ladder’s responded to the alarm. Crews knocked down the fire and began overhauling operations,returned to service. The fire was believed to have started from a machine. At around 1:55 AM, A Pawtucket police officer turned onto Mendon Avenue from Armistice Blvd. And noticed fire coming from the building once again. Pawtucket Firefighters responded on the box alarm. The fire was quickly knocked down and contained to a ventilation system in the location of the previous fire.All These fire’s were within blocks of each other, This is one of three locations in the City of Pawtucket where multiple buildings have burned in multiple alarm fire’s over the years.
arrival. Heavy winds blew embers from the 3 connected buildings towards exposures, firefighters protected the Cleansing Plant at 10 Freeman Street and the Diamond Match Company lumberyard across the street from major fire damage, small fires were touched off in the lumberyard but quickly contained. All Pawtucket Apparatus responded to the two alarm fire. On Saturday, September First 1991 around 4:00 AM the vacant Diamond Match Company Lumberyard was destroyed in a fast moving General Alarm fire. When Firefighters arrived at the building at Cottage and Kenyon Streets the main section of the vacant company was well involved in A heavy fire Condition And there were several exposures that sustained damage. The Swallow Club at 21 Kenyon Avenue which was a Commercial building with residences above was severely damaged in the blaze. All Apparatus along with assistance from 5 area departments responded to the scene. At one point in the fire 4 blocks were evacuated due to a heavy smoke condition in the area, and radiant heat melted paint off city fire trucks. The main section of the building was a complete loss.The Former Greenhaugh Mill Complex Located At 314 Woodbine Street stood vacant since it closed in 1998 and was in the process of being demolished to make way for a new supermarket. On Fri
day, November 11, 2003 around 14:30 The One Hundred Year Old, 250,000 square foot 21.8 acre complex began to burn. companies were dispatched to Kenyon and Baxter Streets for a building fire. Engine 4 and Ladder 2 Responding from the Cottage Street Station across the street, They arrived to find heavy fire being fanned by forty five plus MPH winds. on the arrival of the chief All Pawtucket companies were dispatched. Multiple exposures in the rear became involved in fire and attention quickly switched to saving the surrounding neighborhood. Fire extended to structures 5 blocks east and west of the mill. four hundred students were evacuated from Curvin McCabe School During the Event, Hundreds Of Residents were evacuated and sent to Jenks Junior High School At 350 Division Street. More Than Three Hundred Firefighters from Rhode Island And Southern Massachusetts responded to help control the fire which eventually extended to more than 15 buildings. the Spectacular General Alarm fire was placed under control at 19:11 hours. On Monday, June 6th 1983 the Star Gas Company located at 125 Freight St was leveled in a major explosion and resulting fire. At around 1:30 PM an East Providence man was refilling 2 20 pound gas tanks with help from a staff member the first tank was filled and then placed into a ventilated room, while filling the second tank the fire started, Pawtucket Engine 4 arrived first due and parked in the lot, multiple tanks were exploding and flying around the area landing on vehicles parked on Webster Street,and Broadway, A house located at 51 Mavis Street was also damaged. Debris littered the area around the building landing on Sabin Street and the school yard owned by Our Lady Of Consolation, The surrounding area w
as evacuated along with the school. Heavy fire forced the crew of Engine 4 to abandon there apparatus in the lot, it was heavily damaged. The General Alarm fire burned for nearly 4 hours out of control and severely endangered the neighborhood. Firefighters protected a rail car and 3 60 foot long gas tanks before bring the fire under control with help from 6 area fire departments.On Monday February 22, 1960 Fire broke out at American Insulated Wire located at 36 Freeman Street. Fire was reported at 9:35 PM Arriving companies had heavy fire quickly extending into the eves of the factory building. 7 Engine’s 2 Ladder’s responded to the alarm. Crews knocked down the fire and began overhauling operations,returned to service. The fire was believed to have started from a machine. At around 1:55 AM, A Pawtucket police officer turned onto Mendon Avenue from Armistice Blvd. And noticed fire coming from the building once again. Pawtucket Firefighters responded on the box alarm. The fire was quickly knocked down and contained to a ventilation system in the location of the previous fire.All These fire’s were within blocks of each other, This is one of three locations in the City of Pawtucket where multiple buildings have burned in multiple alarm fire’s over the years. Fairlawn Spa Fire
It was around 4 AM on Thursday, January 20, 1983 when a block of s
tores located at the corners of Smithfield And Mineral Spring Avenue’s was destroyed by fire. First arriving companies had heavy fire breaking through the roof, The bitter cold didn’t help anything as a heavy fire condition swept through five out of seven businesses that occupy the block and at one point firefighters were forced to evacuate nearby homes due to a heavy smoke condition. A general alarm was sounded bringing all Pawtucket apparatus to the fire along with mutual aid from Central Falls, Providence and North Providence, The fire is believed to have started in The House Of Pizza located at 398 Smithfield Avenue five firefighters were injured fighting this fire.
tores located at the corners of Smithfield And Mineral Spring Avenue’s was destroyed by fire. First arriving companies had heavy fire breaking through the roof, The bitter cold didn’t help anything as a heavy fire condition swept through five out of seven businesses that occupy the block and at one point firefighters were forced to evacuate nearby homes due to a heavy smoke condition. A general alarm was sounded bringing all Pawtucket apparatus to the fire along with mutual aid from Central Falls, Providence and North Providence, The fire is believed to have started in The House Of Pizza located at 398 Smithfield Avenue five firefighters were injured fighting this fire.Front Street Mill Fire
200 Front Street was a
four story brick commercial mill building that housed multiple businesses. The fire started in the American Products woodworking shop that manufactured bowling and billiard supplies, Occupying half the building it quickly spread to a plastics company also in the mill. At 11:01 the initial report of the fire was dispatched, at 11:07 a second alarm was transmitted along with a General Alarm. Two Homes were damaged as wind blew embers on the roofs of 89 Middle Street and 187 Fountain Street. Multiple fire companies from surrounding communities responded to the fire and helped control it within 45 minutes of the first alarm.On May 26th 1968 a Portion of the building at 200 Front Street was destroyed by another general alarm fire at which time American Products relocated to 250 Front Street at Central and on November 4th 1973 that building burned to the ground, The Old Paramount Finishing Company is where they relocated after that fire.
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