New training facility for firefighters across northern Rhode Island

This is a photo of the $50,000 legislative grant being presented to the Greater Woonsocket Fire Chiefs Mutual Aid Association. (WLNE) PROVIDENCE, R...

February 10, 2023
10:22 PM

This is a photo of the $50,000 legislative grant being presented to the Greater Woonsocket Fire Chiefs Mutual Aid Association. (WLNE) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Firefighters across Rhode Island now have a new training center. The new training center is located near the Smithfield Fire Department. 'Fortunately, the number of fires is down. But that means our skills can get rusty, explained Smithfield Fire Chief Robert Seltzer. 'This new facility will have real heat, real fire and real smoke, which will provide invaluable training for our firefighters.