Ladder-25 Deployed to Gas Leak Incident in Lake Mishnock Area

Photo by West Greenwich Vol Fire Co No 1 is with Lake Mishnock Fire/Rescue.Ladder-25 stabilized and set up as firefighters prepare for roof operations during a reported gas leak on January 16, 2026.

Photo by West Greenwich Vol Fire Co No 1 is with Lake Mishnock Fire/Rescue.A firefighter from Ladder-25 operates from the aerial platform while crews assess conditions at roof level during the gas leak response.
January 16, 2026 — West Greenwich Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 assisted Lake Mishnock Fire/Rescue during a gas leak incident within LMFD’s response area on Friday. Ladder-25 was requested to the scene and deployed to the roof to support mitigation efforts, working alongside Lake Mishnock personnel to ensure the situation was handled safely and efficiently. Crews coordinated operations to secure the hazard, protect nearby structures, and maintain public safety. The incident highlights the continued cooperation between neighboring departments and the importance of rapid, well-coordinated mutual aid responses during potentially dangerous situations.