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HOUSE NUMBERS

“We Can’t Help You If We Can’t Find You”

Its two o’clock in the morning a loved one is having trouble breathing and needs immediate help, let’s put YOU in the driver’s seat……..

You’re heading to “123 Any Street”, as you’re driving down “Any Street” you pass 98, then 106 there are more houses but the next number you find is 127 after you turn around the numbers you saw are only on the other side of the mailboxes, you try to count houses only to turn down the wrong driveway…... The point is, We Can’t Help You If We Can’t Find You.

Here are some basic questions to ask yourself when it comes to house numbers:

1. Can they be seen from both directions?

2. Are they large enough to be visible from a distance?

3. Will they be visible during low light / night / inclement weather?

4. Are they high enough to be seen as the snow piles up?

5. Are they located close enough to the street to be easily seen from passing vehicles?

6. If you live on a shared driveway, not only will you need to have numbers visible from the street, but also posted on the shared driveway with the same considerations noted above.

I would encourage you to take a look at your current numbers today, remember time and Mother Nature can impact the visibility. Those gloss black letters on a once new mailbox post have likely faded into obscurity with the aging of the post, the print on once new reflective decals is wearing out.

While you’re getting great information here, this would something to share with your neighbors, every numbered house helps!

Thank you,
Raymond Kelley
Chief, Hianloland Fire Company

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Plan Reviews / Fire Inspections are to be conducted by the Town's Fire Marshal. Please call (401) 397-7484 for further information.

Hianloland Fire Company was established in 1940 on the grounds of the once 'Hianloland Farm' (now known as the W. Alton Jones Campus of URI) to aid in fire control. The Hianloland Fire Department covers the Western portion of West Greenwich. The Company provides fire protection and prevention, emergency medical and emergency rescue to the town's more than 6,135 citizens (2010 Census). Located in West Greenwich, Rhode Island, the Company boarders the Town of Exeter, Coventry and Connecticut's Town of Oneco.

Hianloland Fire Company serves a diverse area, including industrial areas, residential neighborhoods, farmlands, Wickaboxet Management Area and the Arcadia State Park. The Company provides its services free of charge. Extensive training is ongoing and remains current for both fire and rescue personnel.

Hianloland Fire Company is active in the community; holding annual Clamcake and Chowder dinners and craft fair fundraisers. In addition we provide no charge CPR training to the

community, perform courtesy wood stove inspections, and sponsor Boy Scout Troop 35 and

Cub Scout Pack 7.

Hianloland Fire Company: Mission Statement

The mission of the Hianloland Fire Company is to provide the highest quality fire protection, emergency medical services, fire prevention, safety education and community services to the citizens of and visitors to the Town of West Greenwich. Our service delivery is enhanced through training, education, planning and teamwork. We will achieve our mission safely while remaining economically responsible through the effective and efficient use of all resources. Hianloland Fire Company will also provide mutual aid coverage to surrounding communities when needed.

PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW

Hianloland Fire Company includes more than 25 volunteer emergency response personnel. Ranging from EMT'S (Basic, Cardiac and Paramedics) to Firefighters, these volunteer EMS/Fire responders work at fire and rescue scenes alongside other volunteer firefighters from surrounding Fire Departments within the Town of West Greenwich.

The Company is a volunteer organization. We are an independent and private corporation. Hianloland Fire Company is a capable to handle any true emergency and is well-respected fire service with a dedicated core group of committed volunteers. Apparatus available to serve the Town of West Greenwich include: - 2 Engine/Pumpers, 2 Tankers: Capable of Handling Rural Firefighting, Squad, Advance Life Support Rescue, Water Rescue Boat and a Polaris ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle).

Crossfit hianloland

As a benefit to its active members, Hianloland Fire Company also has the only non-profit CrossFit Affiliate in Rhode Island, known as CrossFit Hianloland.

The purpose of CrossFit Hianloland is to offer active members a convenient, safe and comprehensive program to stay fit not only in the fire service but everyday life. Members participate in a group class at least once a month, but are also encouraged to exercise regularly as well.

Please visit Hianloland's CrossFit website found HERE for further information.