The annual Firefighters’ Memorial Parade will take place on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. at Fire Headquarters, proceed west on Croade Street, continue north on Main Street, turn left onto Water Street and head south, ending on State Street at the Town Common for a brief ceremony.
This event honors firefighters who have served throughout the past 224 years. Attendees are ... (Full Story & Photos)

On April 26, 2026, department members gathered for the annual "Back to Basics" drill. Each company focused on essential training topics:
Engine 1 reviewed fire alarms and control panels. Engine 2 practiced handling hoses, nozzles, and hose deployment. Engine 3 worked with SCBAs, rapid intervention team packs, and thermal cameras. Engines 5 and 6 concentrated on water supply operations. Tower 1 covered ... (Full Story & Photos)

Firefighter Crystal Arel, a member of Rough and Ready Engine Company 5, received the 2026 Women Warrior Award from Military Women Across the Nation, 118th Chapter representing Rhode Island. This award was presented to her at an awards luncheon at the Quonset Officer's Club on March 26, 2026.

Crystal Arel is also a Patrol Officer with the Newport Police Department, a combat veteran of Operation Iraqi ... (Full Story & Photos)

If you changed your clocks, remember to test your smoke alarms and replace batteries if needed.
If you did not change your clocks, you may have noticed being late to meetings or appointments today.... (Full Story & Photos)

“I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the members of Warren Fire and Rescue for their outstanding service during the recent blizzard.
Over a 48-hour period, many of these dedicated volunteers chose to stand by their respective stations and responded to 34 emergency calls, demonstrating extraordinary commitment, professionalism, and care for our community.
We are truly fortunate to have such ... (Full Story)

On the morning of November 10, Mr. Ed Wujcik arrived at Sip N Dip for his usual morning coffee. Moments after sitting down near several Warren DPW workers who were on break, he suddenly collapsed and went into cardiac arrest.
The DPW workers immediately initiated CPR and notified dispatch via direct line, allowing Rescue and Engine 5 to be sent to the scene without delay.
Paramedics, EMTs, and Firefighters ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Warren Fire Department will be celebrating 225 Years of dedicated Volunteering service to the town of Warren. The Fire Department will be hosting a fundraiser on December 13th from 4pm-8pm at Warren Fire Department Station 1. (1 Joyce St. Warren, RI 02885) The Fire Department will be selling with partnership with Viglant Brewing Company. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Blood mobile will be at our Fire Headquarters from 9am-2:30pm. This is a great opportunity to support the department and your neighbors that may need blood!

You can’t make it that day but still want to donate in representation of the WFD? You can!
Just visit www.ribc/drives and use code 3013 for the whole month of October!... (Full Story & Photos)