Anthony Fire Station is the headquarters for the Coventry Fire District, one of four fire districts in Coventry. The district, which was founded in 1925, encompasses 5.5 square miles, with a population of 17,000. As of Jan. 1, 2011, the station will boast 17 firefighters, not including Fire Chief Paul Labbadia. The station houses one fire engine, a ladder truck, rescue and heavy rescue unit. Truck bays for the station face Fairview Avenue and Washington Street.