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| 2020 INCIDENTS |
| JANUARY | 33 |
| FERRUARY | 51 |
| MARCH | 36 |
| APRIL | 26 |
| MAY | 65 |
| JUNE | 70 |
| JULY | 65 |
| AUGUST | 74 |
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| 2019 Incidents |
| January | 76 |
| February | 48 |
| March | 42 |
| April | 38 |
| May | 57 |
| June | 63 |
| July | 79 |
| August | 52 |
| Septamber | 58 |
| October | 94 |
| November | 60 |
| December | 44 |
| Total | 711 |
| 2018 Incidents |
| January | 56 |
| February | 43 |
| March | 73 |
| April | 46 |
| May | 43 |
| June | 52 |
| July | 77 |
| August | 85 |
| September | 58 |
| October | 65 |
| November | 59 |
| December | 55 |
| Total | 712 |
| 2017 Incidents |
| January | 56 |
| February | 28 |
| March | 47 |
| April | 45 |
| May | 42 |
| June | 55 |
| July | 77 |
| August | 55 |
| September | 44 |
| October | 53 |
| November | 48 |
| December | 50 |
| Total | 600 |
| 2016 Incidents |
| Jan | 40 |
| Feb | 48 |
| Mar | 36 |
| Apr | 56 |
| May | 45 |
| Jun | 46 |
| Jul | 65 |
| Aug | 91 |
| Sep | 61 |
| Oct | 54 |
| Nov | 44 |
| Dec | 60 |
| Total | 646 |
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Welcome to the Official Site of the
Westerly Fire Department
Feel free to look around and leave comments in our guestbook. You may also contact us via email.
The 2020 Fire District Tax Statements will be mailed the first week of November and will be due by November 30th. If you do not receive a statement please call 401-596-3856 and a copy will be mailed to you. The office is currently closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We are expected to re-open soon, however we are strongly suggesting payments be mailed or use of our mail slot at 180 Beach Street be utilized. We are currently working on the possibility of accepting debit/credit card payments. Information will be included with statements if the process is completed in time for this year's billing cycle. Further information is available on the Fire District Taxes tab.
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Ask a Firefighter: How can I help my community during the pandemic?
Captain Jane Perkins (WHFD), September 08
There is no question that fire departments are facing unprecedented challenges during the global pandemic. The pandemic has changed the way first responders train and how they respond to fire and first aid calls. However, the dedication of the volunteers in the Rhode Island Southern Firefighters League has remained constant. There is an inherent danger in being a first responder, yet volunteers throughout ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Department Officers
Captain Sam Homsi, August 30
The Board of Engineers recognized the need to restructure the line officers of the Westerly Fire Department. The Board developed a new command structure of 2 Captains and 4 Lieutenants. These officers were selected after an application process and oral interviews. The new line officers began their duties June 1, 2020 and were recently recognized at our Annual Meeting Wed, August 26, 2020.
The Board ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Front Row (Left to Right): A/C Trebisacci, Chief Mackay, A/C Morrone, A/C Fusaro
Back Row: Lt Henderson, Lt Baker, Lt, Haik, Lt Izzi, Cpt Homsi, Cpt Fricke
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Structure Fire - Fox Run
A/C Fusaro, August 23
On Sunday August 23, 2020 the Westerly Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 2:38pm to Fox Run in Avondale for a reported garage fire. First arriving units found heavy fire in an attached 2-story garage. With serious fire conditions and high heat and humidity, a 2nd Alarm was struck bringing in Pawcatuck Fire Department and an additional request for manpower from Watch Hill-Fire . Westerly ... (Full Story)
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This Month (June) in WFD History
Asst. Chief JOSEPH FUSARO, May 23
6-8-1872- An alarm of fire was sounded for a fire in the Episcopal Church.
6-11-1899-First Firemen's Memorial service held. Tradition has continued for 118 years.
6-28-1902-Alarm of fire sounded for a barn fire at the home of William Segar of Elm St.
6-28-1936-Box 33 sounded at 2300 hrs for a house fire in Ashaway. The Ahrens Fox and Ford Brush truck responded.
6-3-1943-Box 41 sounded for a fire ... (Full Story)
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This Month (May) in WFD History
Asst. Chief JOSEPH FUSARO, May 11
5-30-1895-An alarm of Fire was sounded for a fire in the Krebs Block on Main St.
5-9-1899-An alarm of fire was sounded for a fire at the Pierce Residence (Corner of Pierce and Pond Sts) for a barn fire.
5-11-1910-Box 57 sounded at 2220 hrs for a fire in the Barber Memorial Building (Perks & Corks) on High St/ Damage was estimated at $45,000.00, a substantial loss for this era.
5-8-1933-Box 33 sounded ... (Full Story)
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