East Providence Promotes New Fire Lieutenant

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — A new fire lieutenant was promoted in East Providence. Joseph Burns, who has worked for the East Providence Fire Department for 24 years, was promoted late last month.

"Joe is a valued firefighter who will be a great leader and lieutenant. He's an even-keeled, by-the-book kind of guy." said acting Fire Chief Glenn Quick. "He's a family man and all around great guy who will lead with pride and professionalism."

Burns is an EMT-Cardiac and is a member of the HazMat and the Technical Rescue teams. With his promotion, he is the officer of Engine 3, Group D.

"The promotion to a leadership position is a natural transition for Joseph Burns who has exhibited decades of professional service to this community," said Mayor Bob DaSilva, who swore Burns into his new position on Sept. 24.

Burns studied physical education at Rhode Island College and liberal arts at the Community College of Rhode Island.