From The Westerly Sun 2/10/2020:

CHARLESTOWN — If you ask the youngest members of the Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service what drew them to join the agency, many will tell you it was the opportunity to serve the community. When asked who inspired them and why they remain, the answer often comes back to Capt. Travis Serra and his wife, Capt. Katie Serra.
"Travis and Katie are such an inspiration ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday February 1st the Rhode Island Southern Firefighters League proudly hosted Chief Rick Lasky for his class “Pride & Ownership in the Fire Service.” Over 75 students representing Fire & EMS Departments from across Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts attended the program.

In partnership with the RI Fire Chiefs Foundation, the League’s Member Departments, and the support of the University ... (Full Story & Photos)

Southern League Fire Safety Specialist Jane Perkins published her monthly article this weekend in The Westerly Sun. This month she answered the question “What is the RI Southern League?” Thank you Captain Perkins for sharing who we are and about our important mission in Southern Rhode Island! ... (Full Story & Photos)

During the Rhode Island Southern Firefighter's League Annual Legislator's Night on Monday January 20 at Richmond Country Club, The Officers of the League named Captain Katie O. Serra and Captain Travis Z. Serra of the Charlestown Ambulance & Rescue Service the recipients of the Chief Frederick A. Stanley Dedicated Service Award.

Frederick A. Stanley of the Hope Valley-Wyoming Fire District served ... (Full Story & Photos)

Rhode Island State Representative Samuel A. Azzinaro was named the 2020 RI Southern League Legislator Of The Year during the League's Annual Legislator's Night on Monday January 20 at Richmond Country Club. Rep. Azzinaro a Democrat who serves District 37 in Westerly was first elected in 2008. Sam is a constant supporter of the fire & EMS Service. He has introduced legislation on behalf of the fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

Rhode Island Southern Firefighter's League Fire Safety Specialist Jane Perkins has published another monthly column in The Westerly Sun. It can be found below:

Ask a Firefighter: What can I do to help first responders?

The New Year brings opportunity for change and many residents want to know what they can do to help others. Your local first responders are encouraging you to also focus on helping ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Rhode Island Southern Firefighter's League along with the RIAFC Foundation and our Member Departments are proud to welcome Chief Rick Lasky to Rhode Island for Pride & Ownership! The class will be held on Saturday February 1st from 9-4 at the URI Library.

The class runs free of charge thanks to our sponsors with a $20.00 lunch fee paid to the League.

This class is open to all departments, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fredrick A. Stanley of the Hope Valley-Wyoming Fire District served as the fire chief for over 51 years retiring in 2015. During his tenure, he dedicated so much to the Rhode Island Southern Firefighters League including serving as its long term President. During his last year at the helm of the league, the Board of Directors bestowed on the chief a “dedicated service award” for all his contributions. ... (Full Story & Photos)