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THE WESTERLY FIRE DISTRICT HAS NO TAX SALE SCHEDULED FOR 2025
WESTERLY FIRE DISTRICT TAXES ARE ANNUAL AND BASED ON THE CALENDAR YEAR
*Important 2025 Tax Information*
The 2025 Fire District Tax Statements will be mailed late October/early November and are due by November 30th.
To CHECK BALANCE DUE click on the Check Account Balances link below.
Also to check balances paid for INCOME TAX filing purposes, please click Check Account Balance link.
You can also email your request to taxes@westerlyfire.com.
Any questions, please call 401-596-3856 or 401-596-0402 x3
ADDRESS CHANGES MUST BE MADE WITH THE TOWN OF WESTERLY TAX ASSESSOR'S OFFICE OR BY CALLING 401-348-2543
Payment Options:
MAIL - your payment to Westerly Fire District, PO Box 2952, Westerly, RI 02891
DROP OFF - in the mail slot at 180 Beach St, Westerly, RI 02891 (DO NOT PLACE PAYMENTS IN BOX AT WESTERLY TOWN HALL)
CALL - Personal Teller services listed below
125th Westerly Firemen's Memorial
Captain Sam Homsi, June 11
126th Westerly Firemen’s Memorial Parade & Ceremony
Members of the Westerly Fire Department, surrounded by their families, friends, and members of the community, hosted the 126th Westerly Fire Department Firemen's Memorial Parade & Ceremony this last Sunday, 6/8/25.
Members held a brief meeting at 0845 where the Company Charter's were draped and a moment of silence was held for our Departed Members. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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🚨 FIRE SAFETY ALERT: Dangerous “Chromebook Challenge” Trend 🚨
Captain Sam Homsi, June 03
The Westerly Fire Department, in coordination with the Rhode Island State Fire Marshal’s Office, is warning parents, students, and educators about a dangerous social media trend known as the “Chromebook Challenge.”
This challenge involves inserting objects such as paper clips or pencil lead into a laptop’s charging or USB ports. These actions can cause the device to short circuit, overheat, and in ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Town Council Honors Chief Sayles for Championing Local Veterans
Captain Sam Homsi, April 09
The Westerly Fire Department congratulates Chief (Ret.) David A. Sayles on receiving a well-deserved Appreciation Award from the Westerly Town Council.
Chief Sayles was honored for his tireless dedication to our veterans through his work with the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub, which he co-founded 12 years ago. His efforts have brought hundreds of local heroes to Washington, D.C., to visit ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Photo Credit: Zac Perrin
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Structure Fire - Cottage Street
Captain Sam Homsi, March 09
At 11:03 AM on Sunday, March 9, 2025, Westerly Dispatch received a report of a structure fire at the corner of White Rock Road and Cottage Street. Car 32 arrived shortly after, confirming an active fire and requesting a first alarm.
Engine 4 arrived at 11:09 AM, securing a water supply and deploying multiple hand lines. Ladder 1 ventilated the roof, while Engine 1 deployed two additional hand lines. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Westerly Fire Department is Now Alerting Through Safety Cloud®
Captain Sam Homsi, March 07
Westerly, RI – In an effort to enhance road safety and protect first responders, Westerly Fire Department is launching a trial of HAAS Alert's Safety Cloud® digital alerting system on its Special Hazards vehicle. This investment is part of the department’s commitment to keeping our volunteers safe while responding to emergencies.
Safety Cloud boosts driver compliance with Move Over laws by dispatching ... (Full Story & Photos)
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