Western Coventry Fire District

What Western Coventry Fire District does

Western Coventry Fire District (WCFD) is a public fire district entity domiciled in Greene, Rhode Island, providing fire suppression, paramedic-level emergency medical services, ambulance transport, fire prevention and code enforcement, rural water supply, and related emergency response services. The district serves approximately 3,643 residents across a 31-square-mile geographic area (65.2 miles of road, 85.3% within a 5-mile radius of its station) and operates 24/7/365 with 30 members from a single facility, Summit Station (Station 8) at 1110 Victory Highway, which opened in 2009 and houses five apparatus bays, administrative offices, public meeting space, and crew living quarters.

The core operational platform consists of a specialized fleet of five apparatus vehicles (Engine 8, Tanker 8, Rescue 8, Brush 1, Unit 8), a paramedic-level emergency transport ambulance, and an integrated mutual aid network with six neighboring fire districts (Coventry, Central Coventry, Hopkins Hill, Hianloland, Foster Center, South Foster). Ancillary programs include a 911 Address Plate Program ($15 per plate with free installation), burning permits, notary services, and community education covering chimney fire prevention, family preparedness, smoke alarm use, and the File of Life Program. In 2025 the district responded to 1,131 total calls for service (613 EMS, 25 fire dispatches) and provided mutual aid 220 times while receiving it 178 times.

Revenue is generated almost exclusively through property taxes levied on residents of the district, billed annually each September with quarterly payment options, at a 2025 rate of $1.693 per $1,000 of assessed property value ($1.58 per $1,000 for tangible property). The district is governed by an elected Board of Directors (Chair Steve Bousquet, Vice Chair Jillian Winemiller, with members Richard Holt, Joe Gigliotti, and Elizabeth McDonald), with Chief Christopher Albro leading operations. Recent governance changes include the 2024 retirement of Chief James Cady, his replacement by Peter Fratantuono (effective November 27, 2024), and Albro's subsequent appointment as Chief of Department, alongside a pending strategic review via the Dynamix Consulting Fire Services Assessment completed in November 2023.

Name

Western Coventry Fire District

Legal name

Western Coventry Fire District

Website

https://wcfd.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Western Coventry Fire District is a public fire district in Greene, Rhode Island, providing fire suppression, paramedic-level EMS, ambulance transport, and fire prevention services to approximately 3,643 residents across 31 square miles, funded primarily through property taxes.

Ownership category

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Product category

Fire and Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (922160), Ambulance Services (62191)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue) (BPAIAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL), Emergency Medical Services (EMS) & Ambulance Services (BPAIAGAC)

Keywords

• Fire suppression services
• Emergency medical services
• Ambulance transport
• Fire prevention programs
• Community fire safety

Headquarters

HQ city

Greene

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: The fire district is funded primarily through property taxes collected from residents. Tax bills are sent annually in September with quarterly payment options. Tax rates are set per $1,000 of assessed property value.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Western Coventry Fire District (WCFD) is a public fire district providing fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS) with paramedic-level ambulance transport, fire marshal services including code enforcement and life safety, rural water supply apparatus, and burning permits to residents of western Coventry, Rhode Island. The district operates 24/7/365 with 30 members from Summit Station, covering approximately 3,643 residents across 31 square miles and offering community programs including a 911 address plate program, notary services, and safety education initiatives.

Product overview

Western Coventry Fire District is a government fire department providing fire suppression, emergency medical services (including paramedic-level ambulance transport), fire marshal services, fire prevention, code enforcement, and rural water supply services to the residents of Coventry, RI. The district also offers community programs including the 911 Address Plate Program for emergency location identification, notary services, burning permits, and community safety education programs covering chimney fire prevention, family preparedness, forest fire safety, and home fire prevention. The district operates from Summit Station and maintains mutual aid agreements with neighboring fire districts.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression Services Fire suppression and firefighting response services provided to residents of Coventry, Rhode Island, including response to structure fires, brush fires, and other fire emergencies.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Emergency medical services including a paramedic-level emergency transport ambulance providing advanced life support to residents of the district.
• Fire Marshal Services Fire marshal services including life safety, fire prevention inspections, and code enforcement for properties within the district.
• Rural Water Supply Apparatus Rural water supply apparatus services for areas with limited municipal water infrastructure, enabling firefighting capability across the 31-square-mile coverage area.
• Burning Permits Burning permits obtainable at the station by coordinating with Captain Robert Mann, issued subject to Rhode Island Division of Forest Environment fire weather conditions.
• 911 Address Plate Program Reflective 6-inch by 18-inch aluminum address plates with reflective vinyl numbers to help emergency responders identify residences promptly. Priced at $15 per sign with free installation included.
• Notary Public Services Notary services available by appointment with Jennifer Timpson, available Monday through Friday 9am to 1pm.
• Community Education and Prevention Programs Safety education initiatives including chimney fire prevention, family preparedness events, forest fire safety, home fire prevention, smoke alarm education, and the File of Life Program.
• Mutual Aid Response Mutual aid emergency response services to and from six neighboring fire districts, including Coventry Fire District, Central Coventry Fire District, Hopkins Hill Fire District, Hianloland Fire Company, Foster Center Volunteer Fire Co., and South Foster Volunteer Fire Co.

Quantifiable outcome

• Responded to 1,131 calls for service in 2025 reporting period
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Walmart Safety TeamminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 October 2025Walmart Safety Team co-sponsored and coordinated the First Annual Family Preparedness Event on October 4, 2025 along with Coventry Police Department and WCFD Outreach Committee.
• Coventry Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 October 2025Coventry Police Department co-sponsored the First Annual Family Preparedness Event on October 4, 2025 along with Walmart Safety Team and WCFD Outreach Committee.
• Dynamix ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 November 2022Dynamix Consulting conducted a fire district study commissioned in November 2022. The Fire Services Assessment Final Report was completed in November 2023 and presented to the Town of Coventry for review.
• Coventry Fire DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid agreement for fire and emergency response. WCFD provides and receives mutual aid support to/from Coventry Fire District as part of the regional emergency response network.
• Central Coventry Fire DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid agreement for fire and emergency response services between districts.
• Hopkins Hill Fire DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid agreement for fire and emergency response services.
• Hianloland Fire CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid agreement for fire and emergency response services.
• Foster Center Volunteer Fire Co.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid agreement for fire and emergency response services.
• South Foster Volunteer Fire Co.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid agreement for fire and emergency response services.
• RI Blood CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWCFD hosts blood drives in partnership with the Rhode Island Blood Center, most recently on May 18, 2025.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• West Warwick Fire Department: Adjacent Rhode Island municipal fire department operating fire suppression and EMS in a comparable suburban/rural setting. Similar service mix though serving a denser population base.
• North Kingstown Fire Department: Larger municipal fire department in Rhode Island serving a broader population. Comparable tax-funded public fire/EMS model but at a different scale and in a different geography.

Direct peers

• South Foster Volunteer Fire Co. Rhode Island volunteer fire company partnered with WCFD through mutual aid. Operates the same rural fire/EMS service model with a comparable resource footprint.
• Hianloland Fire Company: Rhode Island fire company with mutual aid agreement with WCFD. Similar volunteer/member-based fire service structure serving a comparable rural Rhode Island community.
• Coventry Fire District: Neighboring fire district in Coventry, RI with mutual aid agreement with WCFD. Operates the same fire/EMS service model within an adjacent territory in the same town, making it the closest operational peer.
• Foster Center Volunteer Fire Co. Foster, RI volunteer fire company with mutual aid ties to WCFD. Comparable small-town volunteer fire organization operating in rural Rhode Island.
• Central Coventry Fire District: Another Coventry, RI fire district with active mutual aid ties to WCFD. Operates a parallel fire/EMS delivery model in a contiguous service area under the same municipal umbrella.
• Hopkins Hill Fire District: Coventry, RI fire district linked to WCFD by mutual aid agreement. Comparable small Rhode Island fire district delivering fire suppression and EMS through a tax-funded model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Western-Coventry-Fire-Department-100070669441593
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/western-coventry-fire-district

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

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