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On Friday, April 24, 2009 Westerly Ambulance, Westerly Rescue, and Westerly Police responded to the Westerly High School for a mock DUI accident organized by students of the school. 6 patients were extricated from the cars, all with simulated injuries including 1 death. One student was taken into custody by the Westerly Police Dept and arrested for DUI.

The mock accident was observed by juniors and seniors of WHS to raise awareness of the dangers of drunk driving.

See the photo gallery for pictures of the accident.

Rhode Island Department of Heath, Division of EMS Daily Swine Flu Partner Briefing for April 29, 2009.

Rhode Island: One probable case as of April 29, 2009, 2 PM
New England States: Two confirmed cases as of April 29, 2009, 2 PM

Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) steps to prevent spread of illness:

* Wash hands/alcohol gel
* Sneeze/cough into arm
* Stay home when sick

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The Westerly Rescue Squad trained with some new extrication equipment on Tuesday night. Members utilized our new medium pressure airbag and struts for stabilization and extrication and practiced "tunneling" into the vehicle to extricate patients through the rear.

For pictures and more information, see the gallery.

On March 7th 2009, Westerly Ambulance and Rescue were called out by Westerly PD to assist in the recovery of a victim that had been located in the Weekapaug Breechway. A highline was set up to position the boat and divers directly next the victim. Divers then entered the water secured the victim who was then transported to shore where the body was turned over to the WPD and the ME.

See photos of the call in the gallery.