Public Records

Under the Rhode Island Access to Public Records Act (APRA), R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-1 et seq., all records maintained or kept on file by Western Coventry Fire District [WCFD] are public records, unless specifically exempt under § 38-2-2(4). Every person or entity has the right to inspect and/or obtain copies of these records at a reasonable time. 

Here's how to access your public records and here's your request for records form.

Annual Meetings

This section contains upcoming and previous annual meeting information such as official notices and data packets.

April 14, 2025: Notice | Packet
April 29, 2024: Notice | Packet
April 24, 2023: Notice & Agenda | Votes Taken | Packet

Board of Directors

The section contains agendas, meeting minutes, and other matters of the board:

2026
  • January 15, 2026
  • February 19, 2026
  • March 19, 2026
  • April 16, 2026
  • May 21, 2026
  • June 18, 2026
  • July 16, 2026
  • August 20, 2026
  • September 17, 2026
  • October 15, 2026
  • November 19, 2026
  • December 17, 2026
2025

2024
2023

Unofficial minutes will be posted several days following the meeting.

Official minutes will be posted several days following the next scheduled meeting after acceptance by the Board of Directors.

Documents prior to 2023 are archived on State of Rhode Island Secretary of State Open Meetings.

Chiefs Selection Committee

Fire Chief James Cady announced retirement for fall 2024. The Board of Directors appointed a Chief’s Selection Committee to solicit input from interested candidates for the Chief’s position and present three candidates. Peter Fratantuono is the successor Chief of the Western Coventry Fire District effective November 27, 2024:

SAP Committee

This section contains agendas, meeting minutes, and other matters of the Standard Administrative Procedures committee:

November 2023: Fire Services Assessment | RFP References | RFP Request
April 2024: Letter to Town of Coventry Requesting Opioid Funds