Fire Prevention Division
Smoke/Carbon Detector Inspections
Smoke/Carbon Detector Inspections
All smoke detector/carbon detector inspections for residential resale must be scheduled at least two weeks prior to the date of the closing. These inspections are only available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm. Appointments are to be made by contacting:
Fire Prevention Clerks
(401) 351-1600 ext. 1316
The Johnston Fire Department requires all homes to meet the requirements set forth by the State of Rhode Island. Requirements can be found on the documents and forms page.
Business Inspections
Business Inspections
Business license inspections are done for;
New Business applications,
Change of business name or ownership,
State/town requirements,
Apartment Buldgs annually,
Places of assembly annually,
Night clubs annually, and
Schools annually.
Appointments will be schedulled between 9am and 3pm weekdays.
Appointments must be made 2 weeks in advance, and can be made by contacting:
Fire Prevention Clerks
(401)351-1600 ext. 1316
Fire Alarm Inspection
Fire Alarm Inspection
Requests for fire alarm inspections can be made by contacting the Fire Prevention Clerk at:
(401) 351-1600 ext. 1316
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Businesses and Contractor must provide a copy of the Electrical inspectors final approval, points list, and NFPA compliant pretest documents at least 24 hours prior to the schedulled final acceptance.
Life Safety / Fire Alarm Plan Review
Life Safety / Fire Alarm Plan Review
All plans for new construction and/or renovations must be submitted to the Johnston Fire Department Fire Prevention office at least 60 days prior to start of construction. Plan must be submitted between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. No plans will be accepted without a completed Plan Review Application.
Applications and requirements are available on the forms and documents page and must be submitted with an electronic set of plans (PDF) or 4 sets of drawn plans and a PDF version. Please read all pages of the application for instructions for requirements for submitting plans.
All questions can be directed to:
Fire Prevention Clerks
(401) 351-1600 ext. 1316
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All new businesses opening in the town of Johnston are required to complete a business contact information sheet. Also to update business contact information due to any changes.
Fire Report Requests
Fire Report Requests
Requests for copies of any fire report must be submitted in writing to:
Johnston Fire Prevention
1520 Atwood Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
Knox Box
Knox Box
Requests for new Knox Box can be made at www.knoxbox.com
The Johnston Fire Department requires Knox Box 3200 Series with hinged door to hold 3 or less keys.
If more than 3 keys are to be stored use the 4400 series.
A Knox padlock is available for gates.
For Residential knox boxes contact the fire prevention clerk at 401-351-1600 x1316 for more information.

EMS Division
Rescue Report Requests
Rescue Report Requests
All rescue report requests must be submitted in writing, including a signed release form signed by the patient. Requests may be submitted by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or by mail at:
EMS Division
Johnston Fire Department
1520 Atwood Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
Rescue Billing Inquiries
Rescue Billing Inquiries
All rescue billing inquiries should be made to:
The Dawson Group
1275 Wampanoag Trail
East Providence, RI 02915
(401) 572-3120
(401) 572-3351 (Fax)
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Ride Time Requests
Ride Time Requests
Ride time requests are available for EMT students only and must be scheduled with the EMS Coordinator. Required forms will be provided upon scheduling of Ride Time or can be accessed via our documents and forms page.
(401) 351-1600 ext. 1118
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Training Division
All employment inquiries are to be directed to the Chief of Department’s office. Application periods will be advertised when applicable.
Contact
(401) 351-1600 ext. 1319
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Fire Safety Education Division
All requests for the Fire Safety Education Division to conduct a demonstration for events such as Johnston Schools and daycares must be submitted to the Fire Education and Safety Officer
Contact
(401) 351-1600 ext. 1353
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Hazmat Division
All Tier II reports are to be submitted to the Johnston Fire Department according to RI State Law (see http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/emergencyresponse/epcra.php)
Forms may be submitted to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by mail to:
Hazmat Officer
Johnston Fire Department
1520 Atwood Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
