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)

RHODE ISLAND ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS
and The RIAFC FOUNDATION
Cordially invite you to attend the
DEDICATION OF THE RHODE ISLAND
FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL

Saturday October 26, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.
Rhode Island Fire Training Academy
4 Green Lane, Exeter, R.I. 02822
(site of the former Ladd School)

Kindly RSVP via email: rifirechiefs@gmail.com... (Full Story & Photos)

Westerly Ambulance is selling a 2015 LifeLine Victory Liner on a 2015 E450 Chassis with a V-10 gas engine. The truck has 125k miles on it. The asking price is $18,000.00 or best offer.

Please contact EMS Administrator Ken Richards with any questions or to make an offer at krichards@westerlyambulance.org
or via Phone: (401) 596-4375 x 202

... (Full Story & Photos)

The RI Fire & Life Safety Summit will be held on Friday, November 8th at the East Greenwich Veteran Fireman’s Club, 80 Queen Street in East Greenwich. The doors will open at 8am with vendors tables registration and refreshments. The program will begin at 9 am and conclude by 3 pm. Lunch will be provided.

You can register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2019SummitRI

Any questions please contact ... (Full Story & Photos)

As we mark the 18th anniversary of the attacks on our nation on 9/11/2001, we take a moment to remember all those lost. Particularly the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice that day.

We pause today to reflect, to pray, to remember...We Will Never Forget....... (Full Story & Photos)

As we enter the peak months of hurricane season, residents want to know how to prepare for a storm so they can keep their families safe. Hurricane season, which started June 1 and continues until Nov. 30, may seem to be off to a slow start, but in reality is progressing in a typical fashion . This month's Ask a Firefighter Article in the Westerly Sun explains how to prepare for a coastal storm during ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fire Officers are expected to make life
threatening decisions with little time to process information. Training becomes our most important tool and fire departments need to invest in their officers. Give them the training they need to help them perform their job. Good decisions save lives and enhance firefighter safety. Understanding building construction and how it impacts fire behavior, reading ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Watch Hill Fire Department will hold its annual open house on Wednesday August 7th, 2019 from 6-8pm at the fire station at 222 Watch Hill Road. This WHFD tradition welcomes people of all ages to visit our station, meet our volunteer firefighters, view our apparatus, receive fire prevention and safety material, check out a collection of antique fire trucks, and much more! This is also a great opportunity ... (Full Story & Photos)