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Cranston officials propose making Rescue 5 a full‑time staffed unit

Cranston City Council · November 18, 2025
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Summary

City officials told the council Rescue 5, currently part‑time/voluntary, is recommended to become a full‑time staffed rescue with about eight added firefighters; administration said an MOU and budget/ordinance adjustments will be filed soon.

Cranston — The city administration and fire union have reached a recommendation to staff Rescue 5 as a full‑time rescue unit, Director Anthony Moretti told the City Council on Nov. 17.

Moretti said Rescue 5 has operated part time with voluntary coverage and that calls have increased…

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