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.

Armand Niquette Jr.

Vice President

Keith A. Calci

Secretary

Brian Willette

Treasurer

Scott Smith

Executive Board Chair

Jay Petrillo

1st District Vice President

John Jordan

2nd District Vice President

Jim Rita

3rd District Vice President

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.