In Westerly, on October 14, 2020 just after midnight, the Westerly Ambulance Corps received a 9-1-1 call for a woman 39 weeks pregnant having contractions. Our primary crew of Paramedic Supervisor Michelle Disandro, EMT Kwadwo Nsiah, and Paramedic John Roache quickly responded and was followed by our second crew of EMT-C Samantha Pokraka and EMT Sarah Rayner to assist. Upon arrival, they found a ... (Full Story & Photos)

CPR classes will resume Sunday July 26, 2020. Classes will be limited in size and all participants will be subject to COVID-19 pre-screening the day of the class. The Corps will be following all guidance set forth by the RI Department of Health to ensure your and our safety. Please contact Supervisor Jeffrey Barker for further information at 401-596-4375 ext 0 or email jbarker@westerlyambulance.org. ... (Full Story & Photos)

For what is thought to be the first time in Corps history the annual Memorial Meeting will not be held this June, Thomas Gibney, Memorial Committee Chairman was sad to announce last week. Gibney, acting with guidance from President/Acting Chief Ron MacDonald III thought it would be best under the Covid-19 restrictions to postpone the long held summer tradition of remembrance till September. Many ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Westerly Ambulance Corps would like to wish a very Happy National Nurses Week to all the nurses in our local hospitals and all the nurses throughout our country. Nurses are certainly the backbone of our nationwide emergency system. Their passion for patients’ health is appreciated every day. Thank You for All You Do. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Here is a little taste of local history narrated by local historian Tom O'Connell and Rhode Island National Public Radio. Click on the link above!... (Full Story & Photos)