Middletown Fire Department Staffing Discussed

(Middletown, RI)--Town Hall in Middletown was packed on Monday night with people concerned about alleged understaffing of the local fire department.The Rhode Island Association of Firefighters claimed the Middletown FD has grossly inadequate staffing after a New Year's Eve fire destroyed a home on Woolsey Street, leaving several injured.Town Administrator Shawn Brown said it's being investigated why the first call to that fire was made to Newport when Middletown firefighters were involved in a nearby non-emergency transport at the time.Council President Robert Sylvia said ensuring the right number of public safety personnel is something that is annually reviewed.


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