On June 21, the Rhode Island Southern Firefighters League held its annual President’s Dinner at Haversham in Westerly.

Outgoing President Tom Reed presided over his final meeting, which included the approval of a bylaw amendment adding two positions to the League’s Board of Directors. The new positions include Immediate Past President, which will provide continuity and support during leadership transitions, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Chief Andrew D. Kettle of the Charlestown Ambulance-Rescue Service and Vice President of the Rhode Island Southern Firefighters League was recognized on Friday, May 22, as the 2026 EMS Coordinator of the Year during the annual EMS Week awards. The honor was presented by the State of Rhode Island, Department of Health, and Ambulance Services Advisory Board. Chief Kettle, who was nominated by the CARS ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Hope Valley - Wyoming Fire District is seeking qualified and dedicated applicants for the position of Fire Chief. This is a unique opportunity for a proven leader to serve and guide a proud combination fire district committed to protecting the lives and property of our community through professionalism, integrity, and service.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to firefighter safety, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Please take a few moments to read Past Captain Jane Perkins’ latest "Ask A Firefighter" article in the Westerly Sun.

This column was written by Jane Perkins, Fire Safety Specialist for the Rhode Island Southern Firefighters League and Past Captain of the Watch Hill Fire Department.

Please email her at askafirefighter@yahoo.com if you have a question you would like to have answered in her monthly ... (Full Story & Photos)

Please take a few moments to read Captain Jane Perkins’ latest "Ask A Firefighter" article in the Westerly Sun.

This column was written by Jane Perkins, Fire Safety Specialist for the Rhode Island Southern Firefighters League and Past Captain of the Watch Hill Fire Department.

Please email her at askafirefighter@yahoo.com if you have a question you would like to have answered in her monthly column.... (Full Story & Photos)

Please take a few moments to read Captain Jane Perkins’ latest "Ask A Firefighter" article in the Westerly Sun.

This column was written by Jane Perkins, Fire Safety Specialist for the Rhode Island Southern Firefighters League and Past Captain of the Watch Hill Fire Department.

Please email her at askafirefighter@yahoo.com if you have a question you would like to have answered in her monthly column.... (Full Story & Photos)

The Rhode Island Southern Firefighters League has teamed up with the Rhode Island Association of Fire Chiefs Foundation and their SAFER grant to present Bridging The Gap by Chief Jeremy Donch of National Fire Radio!

The program begins with a social meet & greet event on Friday, June 6th from 6 PM - 8 PM
at Sons of Liberty Spirits Co., 1425 Kingstown Rd., South Kingstown, RI 02879
There will be a ... (Full Story & Photos)

Please take a few moments to read Captain Jane Perkins’ latest "Ask A Firefighter" article in the Westerly Sun.

This column was written by Jane Perkins, Fire Safety Specialist for the Rhode Island Southern Firefighters League and Past Captain of the Watch Hill Fire Department.

Please email her at askafirefighter@yahoo.com if you have a question you would like to have answered in her monthly column.... (Full Story & Photos)