The Rhode Island Southern Firefighters League is proud to support National EMS Week this week. We salute all of our members who are associated in the EMS fields. The Southern League not only represents fire departments but, EMS agencies and fire agencies who provide first responder coverage to their areas. We are all on one team!

The 2019 EMS Week theme is “Beyond the Call.” If you are interested ... (Full Story & Photos)

Southern League Fire Safety Specialist Jane Perkins shares her latest article in The Westerly Sun. This months topic is a common question, Why do firetrucks and police officers respond to 911 medical calls?

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Chief Andrew Kettle and the Members of the Charlestown Ambulance-Rescue Service welcome members of the public and neighboring first responders to join them for an open house to celebrate National EMS Week. The open house will be held on Saturday May 25 from 10:00 - 2:00 at their Headquarters station located at 4891 Old Post Road in Charlestown.

All are welcomed and encouraged to attend! ... (Full Story & Photos)

Rhode Island Southern League President Nathan Barrington, Chief of the Kingston Fire District joined with other members of the Rhode Island Association of Fire Chiefs in traveling to Washington DC in April to meet with our congressional delegation. The chiefs each year bring fire service issues to our representatives in Congress to make them aware of what priorities are associated with providing the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Southern League Fire Safety Specialist Jane Perkins shares her latest article in The Westerly Sun. This months topic is How can local fire departments recruit more women?

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It is with a heavy heart and deepest regret that the Rhode Island Southern Firefighters League announces on behalf of Chief Justin Lee the passing of Retired Fire Chief and Past League President Frederick A. Stanley.

Chief Stanley served the Hope Valley-Wyoming Fire District for 51 years and a member for 67 years. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a strong advocate for all ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Rhode Island Southern Firefighter’s league held a swearing in of officers at the Richmond Country Club on Monday. June 25th. Long serving President Fred Stanley, Retired Chief of the Hope Valley-Wyoming Fire District passed the gavel after over 20 years to his Vice President, Nathan Barrington, Chief of the Kingston Fire District. In addition to President Barrington, the 2018 League officers sworn ... (Full Story & Photos)

Long time president of the Southern League, Chief Fred Stanley, Ret., presided over his final meeting as its leader Monday night, June 25th. An installation ceremony was conducted and the new board members were sworn by State Representative Kathy Fogarty. Kingston Fire Department Chief Nate Barrington was installed as president. The league board members pictured above are, from left to right, Lt Chris ... (Full Story & Photos)