Rhode Island Southern Firefighters League

Chief Quinn with League President, Chief Justin Lee

Chief Quinn is honored by Union Fire District Chief Steve Pinch who nominated him for the award.

Chief Quinn addresses those attending.

Chief Quinn addresses those attending

Chief Kevin Quinn speaks to more than 50 members of the League in attendance.

Chief Scott Kettelle, President of the RI Association of Fire Chiefs joins Chief Quinn in watching the tribute video.

Kevin addresses those attending

League Director Chief John Mackay, President Chief Justin Lee, Chief Quinn, League VP Chief Tom Reed, League Secretary AC Chris Koretski, and League Treasurer Chief Andrew Kettle pose following the award portion of the evening.

Chief Quinn poses with the attending Chiefs of South Kingstown

Chief Quinn with members of the Union Fire District of South Kingstown

Chief Quinn with Chief John Oates, the CEO of the International Public Safety Data Institute who delivered remarks during the event.

AC Chris Koretski pictured with Chief Quinn and UFD Retired Deputy Chief Richard Collinson. All 3 Chiefs instructed together at one time at the UFD Training Facility together

Chief Quinn delivers remarks to those attending.


By Secretary Christopher Koretski
June 29, 2023

On Wednesday June 28, the Rhode Island Southern Firefighters League had its annual President’s Steak Fry Meeting. As has been the custom of the league for the last several years, the Chief Frederick A. Stanley Dedicated Service Award was presented. The award dedicated to longtime League President and Hope Valley Fire Chief Fred Stanley is given to a member of the League who has gone above and beyond to contribute to the League and its members. This year, the Board presented Kevin D. Quinn with this prestigious honor. Kevin is a retired Deputy Chief of the Union Fire District of South Kingstown and remains an active firefighter at UFD Station 3, Forestry. Chief Quinn has been involved on a national level for over 40 years where he served in many capacities including Chair of the National Volunteer Fire Council. He was nominated by UFD Chief Steve Pinch. Kevin has devoted his life to the volunteer fire service and is a mentor and advocate for so many. During the event, attended by over 50 league members, Chief Quinn was shown a video with a dozen well wishes from fire service leaders from around the world. A link is enclosed below. Remarks were also provided by Chief John Oates, the CEO of the International Public Safety Data Institute on Chief Quinn’s behalf along with addressing those gathered on the importance of data in decision making. Congratulations to Chief Quinn! We know Chief Stanley would be so proud! Thank you to RIAFC Executive Director Chief Rick Susi for serving as our photographer.

Hyperlinks:	Chief Quinn Tribute Video