Woonsocket Firefighters Help With Coat Drive

WOONSOCKET, RI—It's not a fire sale because these winter coats are free, but the Woonsocket Fire Department has teamed up with the state association of fire chiefs and Ocean State Job Lot on a coat drive.

The store donated 600 new winter coats to the state fire chief's association, and the association sent them out to six local departments, including Woonsocket.

According to the city, the fire department has delivered 96 winter coats to local community organizations.

“This inspiring act of generosity has warmed the hearts of many during the coldest time of the year,” said Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt.

The coats are all brand new.

According to Blake Collins, spokesman for the city, "the coats were distributed to community organizations, including Calvary Worship Church, Harvest Community Men’s Shelter, Sojourner House, Woonsocket High School, and Community Care Alliance."

Woonsocket's fire Chief Paul Shatraw said his men and women were eager to participate.

“The Woonsocket Fire Department is always seeking to build relationships and support the community that we serve,” he said.