The Westerly Ambulance Corps, Inc. has received the 2021 American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Silver Plus Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures to treat patients who suffer severe heart attacks.

Each year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), the deadliest type of heart attack, caused by a blockage ... (Full Story & Photos)

A lifelong resident of Rhode Island, Melissa Davy began her EMS career in 1995 as a basic EMT, and shortly thereafter attended the Memorial Hospital of RI Program of Paramedicine. Upon obtaining her paramedic license in 1998, she began practicing with Alert Ambulance and Paramedic Systems, where she gained experience through interfacility transfers of critically ill and injured patients to Boston ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, June 26, 2021, the President had the honor to present a plaque to Chief Kettle and the Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service in recognition of their 50th anniversary. Although the actual anniversary was in March, the COVID-19 pandemic pushed back their celebration. CARS is our primary mutual aid partner for Westerly. We wish this great EMS agency another safe and successful 50 years! ... (Full Story & Photos)

We would like to thank Senate Minority Leader Dennis Algiere for his assistance in securing two Senate grants for much needed equipment. The first $5,000 grant allowed the Corps to purchase eight sets of ballistic vests, helmets and other equipment to protect our personnel during active shooter or other violent incidents. Although not common, we have had a few incidents over the past several years ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Westerly Ambulance Corps membership/subscription forms were mailed to all previous subscribers in the Town of Westerly on January 1, 2021. Please allow one week delivery time. Should you not receive your renewal or would like to join please call our office at 596-4375 ext. 203 or visit our website http://www.westerlyambulance.org/content/subscription/.

The Corps invites all Westerly residents ... (Full Story & Photos)