Nothing says summer fun like being on a boat, but boaters, swimmers and marina staff must be aware of the unique dangers in and around the water.

Electricity and carbon monoxide (CO) bring particular risks to the boating world. CO is a deadly gas that is odorless, colorless and tasteless. Often called the silent killer, CO is created when fuels such as gasoline, diesel, or propane do not burn fully. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Rhode Island Southern Firefighter's League extends its most sincere congratulations to Richmond-Carolina Fire Chief Scott Barber who is also the Richmond DPW Director on his honors from the Town of Richmond. Chief Barber is also the Director and a Longtime Board Member of the League.

An article published in The Westerly Sun on June 19 can be found below. Congratulations 601!

Town honors longtime ... (Full Story & Photos)

The firefighters and emergency medical technicians of the many departments that make up the Rhode Island Southern Firefighter’s League would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all of the people and businesses that have generously supported us during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was, and will continue to be, a very difficult time for all Rhode Islanders, and it was extremely difficult ... (Full Story & Photos)

On behalf of the Members of the Rhode Island Southern Firefighter's League we wish all of our EMS Partners a Happy EMS Week!

May 17-23, 2020, is the 46th annual National EMS Week. In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our nation's communities. NAEMT partners with the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) to lead ... (Full Story & Photos)

The RI Southern League is proud to join with the National Fallen Firefighter's Foundation for "SHINE YOUR LIGHT FOR FIREFIGHTERS"

In commemoration of International Firefighters’ Day, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) asks you to join us in celebrating firefighters by lighting your home in red on May 4 – 5, 2020. We ask that you change your porch light(s) and share your #ShineYourLight4Firefighters ... (Full Story & Photos)

Rhode Island's State House has been lit red in honor of First Responders during the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Ocean State. “Red is typically the color we associate with our first responders,” Governor Gina Raimondo said. “The traditional first responders, law enforcement, and healthcare workers are out there working 24/7 hours a day on the frontline of this crises to keep us safe.” “I want you to look ... (Full Story & Photos)

Chief Andrew Kettle and the Members of the Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service are grateful for all of the support they have been shown over the last few weeks by members of the community as they continue to join other members of the Southern League in serving their community amid COVID-19.

Some of the donations include a generous donation from Zach Shepard, a PhD student at the University of Rhode ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Dunn's Corners Fire Department in Westerly was gifted with a special mural on their sidewalk outside of Station 1 this week as an outpouring of support during the current COVID-19 situation facing first responders. NBC-10 Reporter Sam Read explains in her story below along with Chief Chris DeGrave what is bringing smiles to the faces of DCFD firefighters and one special little boy!

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