COVENTRY, R.I. (WPRI) — Hopkins Hill Fire Department Chief Frank Brown is retiring Friday after 49 years of service in Coventry. According to the department's website, Brown joined up in 1976 and went on to become the full-time chief in 1992. Brown now serves on the Coventry Town Council as a town-wide member. NEXT: Dog alerts sleeping residents to Coventry house fire Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch 12 News Now on WPRI.com or with the new 12+ smart TV app. Follow us on social media:                     Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW ...read more read less