FIRE BAN IN EFFECT In response to the continued elevated risk of wildfires, DEM has issued a fire ban at all State Parks, campgrounds, and management areas until further notice. The ban is effective as of today (10/28/24) and includes campfires in designated campfire areas, including charcoal fires and cooking fires. This preventative measure applies to all DEM-managed lands and aims to reduce the threat of human-caused wildfires. DEM will continue to monitor and evaluate conditions to determine when the ban can be lifted. Together we can protect our communities and keep first responders safe by reducing the risk of wildfires: 📞 Call 911 if you spot a fire/smoke. Timely information is critical to contain fires before they spread. 🔥 Remember, any outdoor fire is a potential source for a wildfire. Be careful with cigarettes and ashes. When disposing of wood stove ashes, put the ashes in a metal bucket of water. 🚒 Check with your local fire department for any other restrictions and permitting information. 🚨 Stay informed and find resources at dem.ri.gov/wildfirestatus.
Customer & Technical Staff Office of Customer & Technical Assistance (OCTA) (401) 222-4700, ext. 0 Office of Customer and Technical Assistance Antonio, Joseph Environmental Scientist III Complete Staff, Office of Customer and Technical Assistance Phone: 401-537-4008 Email: joseph.antonio@dem.ri.gov Brockmann, Michaela Programming Services Officer Complete Staff, Office of Customer and Technical Assistance Phone: 401-537-4010 Email: michaela.brockmann@dem.ri.gov Costa, Maria Senior Information & Public Relations Specialist Complete Staff, Office of Customer and Technical Assistance Phone: 401-537-4011 Email: maria.costa@dem.ri.gov Gagnon, Ron Administrator Complete Staff, Office of Customer and Technical Assistance, RIDEM Administrators Phone: 401-537-4013 Email: ron.gagnon@dem.ri.gov Harkins, Shaina Environmental Scientist I Complete Staff, Office of Customer and Technical Assistance Phone: 401-537-4482 Email: shaina.harkins@dem.ri.gov Johnson, Kristen Applications Coordinator Complete Staff, Office of Customer and Technical Assistance Phone: 401-537-4014 Email: Kristen.Johnson@dem.ri.gov Lewis, Alyssa Environmental Scientist I Complete Staff, Office of Customer and Technical Assistance Phone: 401-537-4015 Email: alyssa.lewis@dem.ri.gov McCaughey, Michele Environmental Scientist III Complete Staff, Office of Customer and Technical Assistance Phone: 401-537-4016 Email: michele.mccaughey@dem.ri.gov McIntyre, Jenna Chief Program Development/PAC Supervisor Complete Staff, Office of Customer and Technical Assistance Phone: 401-537-4017 Email: jenna.mcintyre@dem.ri.gov Spadoni, Angela Chief Implementation Aide/File Review Complete Staff, Office of Customer and Technical Assistance Phone: 401-537-4029 Email: angela.spadoni@dem.ri.gov Wilusz, James Environmental Engineer III Complete Staff, Office of Customer and Technical Assistance Phone: 401-537-4032 Email: james.wilusz@dem.ri.gov
Antonio, Joseph Environmental Scientist III Complete Staff, Office of Customer and Technical Assistance Phone: 401-537-4008 Email: joseph.antonio@dem.ri.gov
Brockmann, Michaela Programming Services Officer Complete Staff, Office of Customer and Technical Assistance Phone: 401-537-4010 Email: michaela.brockmann@dem.ri.gov
Costa, Maria Senior Information & Public Relations Specialist Complete Staff, Office of Customer and Technical Assistance Phone: 401-537-4011 Email: maria.costa@dem.ri.gov
Gagnon, Ron Administrator Complete Staff, Office of Customer and Technical Assistance, RIDEM Administrators Phone: 401-537-4013 Email: ron.gagnon@dem.ri.gov
Harkins, Shaina Environmental Scientist I Complete Staff, Office of Customer and Technical Assistance Phone: 401-537-4482 Email: shaina.harkins@dem.ri.gov
Johnson, Kristen Applications Coordinator Complete Staff, Office of Customer and Technical Assistance Phone: 401-537-4014 Email: Kristen.Johnson@dem.ri.gov
Lewis, Alyssa Environmental Scientist I Complete Staff, Office of Customer and Technical Assistance Phone: 401-537-4015 Email: alyssa.lewis@dem.ri.gov
McCaughey, Michele Environmental Scientist III Complete Staff, Office of Customer and Technical Assistance Phone: 401-537-4016 Email: michele.mccaughey@dem.ri.gov
McIntyre, Jenna Chief Program Development/PAC Supervisor Complete Staff, Office of Customer and Technical Assistance Phone: 401-537-4017 Email: jenna.mcintyre@dem.ri.gov
Spadoni, Angela Chief Implementation Aide/File Review Complete Staff, Office of Customer and Technical Assistance Phone: 401-537-4029 Email: angela.spadoni@dem.ri.gov
Wilusz, James Environmental Engineer III Complete Staff, Office of Customer and Technical Assistance Phone: 401-537-4032 Email: james.wilusz@dem.ri.gov