RISAFF Officers and Elected Officials

Joseph A. Andriole

President

Joseph A. Andriole is a retired Battalion Chief from the Johnston Fire Department. Joseph served as President of the Johnston Fire Fighters, IAFF Local1950, for 15 years until his retirement.

He was elected as President of RISAFF in 2018 and also serves as a business agent. Joe previously served as Vice President and Executive Board Chairman.

Scott A. Robinson

Vice President

Scott Robinson is an active member of Cranston Firefighters Local 1363. Scott also serves as their President.

Scott is the co-chair of the Rhode Island State Association of Firefighters Members Assistance Program.

Scott was elected to the position of Vice President of RISAFF in 2018

Keith A. Calci

Secretary

Keith Calci is an active member of Johnston Firefighters Local 1950. Keith also serves as their President.

Keith was elected to the position of Secretary of RISAFF in 2018.

Howie F. Tighe

Treasurer

Howie Tighe is an active member of Portsmouth Firefighters Local 1949. Howie also serves as their President.

Howie was elected to the position of Treasurer of RISAFF in 2016.

Derek Crossman

Executive Board Chair

Derek Crossman is an active member of Newport Firefighters Local 1080. Derek also serves as their President.

Derek was elected to the position of Executive Board Chair of RISAFF in 2019. Derek previously served as RISAFF 2nd District Vice President.

Jay Petrillo

1st District Vice President

Jay Petrillo is an active member of North Providence Local 2334. Jay also serves as their President.

Jay was elected to the position of 1st District Vice President of RISAFF in 2019.

Edward Owens

2nd District Vice President

Edward Owens is an active member of Barrington Firefighters Local 1774. Edward also serves as their President.

Edward was elected to the position of 2nd District Vice President of RISAFF in 2019.

Paul Valletta Jr.

Legistlative Representative

Paul Valletta Jr. is a retired member of Cranston Firefighters Local 1363. Paul served as their President up until his retirement in 2019

Paul is Rhode State Association of Fire Fighters Legislative Representative and Lobbyist.

Robert Neill

Staff Representative

Robert Neill is a retired member of Pawtucket Firefighters Local 1261.
Robert retired as a Batallion Chief from the Pawtucket Fire Department. He served as President of Pawtucket Fire Fighters from 2002 until 2014.

Robert has served as staff representative of RISAFF since 2009.