Three firefighters at the East Greenwich Fire Department have tested positive for COVID-19 as of Monday.
According to the Greenwich firefighters' union, IAFF Local 3328, more positive cases within the fire department are expected due to close living quarters and a few firefighters experiencing symptoms who were in close contact with those who tested positive.
There are 34 firefighters that make up the East Greenwich Fire Department, which means 10% of the department has already tested positive. However, the union said they are confident that the healthy firefighters will be able to cover the department's demands.
"We are hoping for a speedy recovery of our brothers & an end to this crazy virus," said IAFF Local 3328 in a Twitter post on Monday.