A new fire lieutenant was promoted in East Providence. Joseph Burns, who has worked for the East Providence Fire Department for 24 years, was promoted late last month. "Joe is a valued firefighter who will be a great leader and lieutenant. He's an even-keeled, by-the-book kind of guy." said acting Fire Chief Glenn Quick. "He's a family man and all around great guy who will lead with pride and professionalism." Burns is an EMT-Cardiac and is a member of the HazMat and the Technical Rescue teams. With his promotion, he is the officer of Engine 3, Group D. "The promotion to a leadership position is a natural transition for Joseph Burns who has exhibited decades of professional service to this community," said Mayor Bob DaSilva, who swore Burns into his new position on Sept. 24.