Providence Firefighters Athletic Association

10/13/2026

09/16/2026

This past weekend our members traveled to Maryland to participate in the 52nd IAFF MDA Softball Championship. It was a great weekend for a great cause and we’re happy to see the tradition still going. We’re also happy to say both teams competed well, with team Local 799 finishing 9th out of more than 40 teams in the open division. While the Providence Red team won the over 40 division! Congrats to all the participants!

09/08/2026

Local 799 Charitable Golf Tournament is tomorrow!

Location : Cranston Country Club

Registration: 7:30

Providence Canteen will be passing out coffee and breakfast sandwiches

Start Time: 8:30 sh***un start

Lunch: Burgers and Dogs on the course

Dinner: BBQ Dinner to follow at C.C.C.

08/02/2026

Local 799 Golf Tourney to benefit Local 799’s Charitable Fund.

150$ per golfer.
100$ for tee sponsors.

A Local 799 quarter zip pull over included for every golfer in their swag bags.
Prizes for winning 4some, longest drive and closest to the pin.
50/50 competitions on the course.
Beverages and burgers and dogs provided on the course, with a BBQ dinner and raffles to follow.

Interested participants contact Jeff Okie @ 401-330-9211.

05/22/2026

The Special Olympics Torch Run is coming up on Friday, May 29. Our members will be meeting at the State House at 13:00, departing at 13:30. It is a casual run and there will be a support van for anyone who needs a break, water, or snacks. The run ends at Ocean State Plaza next to the the PFD DOT. It is recommend to coordinate rides so you have a car at the finish to get back to the State House.

The newest academy of recruits will be running this year alongside our members. We had a great turnout last year, and we hope to have the same this year. See you there!

05/19/2026

Help out our Athletic Association! CityBoisWorldwide will be doing a limited-run of these stickers will all proceeds going to the Athletics Association! Who’s in!? We are trying to get a rough count before ordering…

04/16/2026

Spring is finally here which means that the 22nd Annual Providence Permanent Firemen's Relief Association Golf Tournament is right around the corner.

This year's tournament will be held at Triggs Memorial Golf Course here in Providence on Monday, June 1st, 2026 with a sh***un start promptly at 9am. Greens fees are $150 pet player or $600 for a Foursome. This includes an embroidered Golf Shirt as a gift, 18 Holes of Golf, Cart for 2, a Surf & Turf Dinner held at the Providence Firefighter's Hall immediately following the round of golf.

We also have Tee Sponsorships available ranging from $100 to $500.

Contact me if you have any questions or to register your Foursome. Call (401) 751-3407.

04/16/2026

Blazin’ Battle Against Brain Cancer 5k/10k

Jim Varin was a dedicated firefighter in the city of Providence for 31 years. He always expressed how extremely thankful he was to have a job that he loved so much.

In January of 2022, Jim’s life as he knew it completely changed. He was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, an aggressive and fatal form of brain cancer, at the young age of 52. Due to this diagnosis, Jim would never be able to return to his fire station and perform the job he loved.

Before his passing, just 13 months later, he talked about wanting to help others who may be affected by Glioblastoma down the road. I assured him that his death would not be in vain and that we would make sure some good came from him being taken from us too soon by such a relentless cancer.

The Blazin’ Battle Against Brain Cancer 5k/10k is not only a way to keep Jim’s memory alive and positively channel the pain so many of us feel in his absence, but most importantly it will fulfill Jim’s desire to help others who are faced with a brain or spine cancer diagnosis.

Your participation in this race will directly support The Rhode Island Brain & Spine Tumor Foundation’s (RIBSTF) mission to provide comprehensive support to those individuals, and families of those diagnosed, with brain or spine tumors and enhance their quality of life by providing education, spiritual and financial support, as well as to assist those who conduct research and wish to study this field.

From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for helping to make a difference in the lives of brain/spine cancer patients and their families. No one should have to go this road alone!

-The Varin Family

The Blazin’ Battle Against Brain Cancer is on Sunday May 17, 2026. It includes the following events: 10k, 5k, Virtual 10k, and Virtual 5k.