Warren to receive $2M for new fire headquarters

WARREN, R.I. (WLNE) — Warren will be receiving $2 million for a new fire headquarters.

Sen. Jack Reed will be in the town Friday to announce the funding.

“The new facility will assist the critical work of Warren’s first responders and public safety officials, ensuring they have the capacity and capabilities needed to support Warren’s fire and rescue needs now and in the future,” said Sen. Reed’s office.

The town has already set aside $1 million for the project, securing $3 million for the planning of the new facility.

The Warren Town Council is already eyeing a location for the new headquarters at the intersection of Serpentine and Kickemuit roads.

The Warren Fire Department currently has three paid employees, and the rest of the department is made up of volunteers.