Warwick Fire Department – Warwick, RI

Fire and Emergency Services

Department Overview

The Warwick Fire Department is the primary agency responsible for public safety, fire suppression, and emergency medical services in the City of Warwick. Headquartered at the municipal complex on Veterans Memorial Drive, this career department operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to protect life, property, and the environment. With a staff of over 200 professional firefighters and paramedics, the department covers a diverse area that includes residential neighborhoods, a major international airport (T.F. Green), and extensive coastline along Narragansett Bay 🚒.

Operational Divisions and Services

The department is organized into several key divisions to handle a wide range of emergencies:

• Fire Suppression: Rapid response to structural fires, vehicle fires, and wildland incidents from 10 stations strategically located throughout the city.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS): Providing Advanced Life Support (ALS) and transport to local hospitals. The department operates multiple rescue units staffed by highly trained paramedics.
• Special Hazards & Marine Unit: Specialized teams for hazardous materials incidents, technical rescues, and water rescue operations using fire boats and dive teams.
• Fire Prevention Bureau: Handles code enforcement, building inspections, and public education programs to prevent fires before they start.

Administrative Services

The Administrative Headquarters at 111 Veterans Memorial Drive is open to the public for non-emergency business. Residents and business owners can visit this office to obtain copies of fire reports, submit plan reviews for construction projects, or schedule fire safety inspections. Ambulance billing inquiries are typically handled through the city’s Finance Department or contracted billing services. While emergency response is always available by dialing 911, administrative matters should be addressed during regular business hours 📋.