Quick thinking prevented tragedy

Warwick Fire Department 2nd Assistant Chief Dan Schweikart (left) gets a progress report from Capt. Melissa Stevens (center) during the efforts early last Friday to battle a fire at the Warwick Motel. Three people were hospitalized but Warwick Fire Chief Bill DiMartini credited motel owner Patrick Fitapelli with quickly alerting the 17 sleeping guests and avoiding further harm. (Photo by Thom Cronin, WFD safety officer)