West Greenwich EMS

06/11/2026

Madison and Grace have been officially welcomed to the WG EMS team after being sworn in at the town council meeting last night. We wish them a successful and safe career

06/05/2026

Madison Hanley and Grace Fischer are commended for their recent hiring as career personnel with West Greenwich EMS. Congratulations to the both of them.

Madison & Grace are both Cardiac AEMT’s and are currently near their Paramedic certifications.

05/05/2026

Happy International Firefighters Day

04/11/2026

Yesterday, West Greenwich EMS along with Hianloland Fire and West Greenwich Fire assisted in a search for an injured person deep into the woods. Personnel was able to find the patient, and EMS quickly established an IV and administered medication to stabilize the patient. Crews carried the injured party on a scoop stretcher through narrow trails and rough terrain. After crew removed patient from the woods, a medical helicopter was waiting to air lift the patient to RI Hospital.
Lake Mishnock Fire also assisted with setting up a secondary landing zone. Strong work by all!

04/01/2026

WEST GREENWICH EMS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Please provide a copy of:
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Current Valid Driver’s License
• Valid EMT Cardiac or Paramedic at time of employment
(Must be at least 21 years old)
• Candidates must pass an administrative board interview
• Candidates will complete a physical performance test

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• Must pass pre-employment physical (prior to hire)
• Must pass drug screening test (prior to hire)
• Must pass West Greenwich Police Department BCI criminal background investigation
• Must show competency and pass a probation period

03/16/2026

The T/A Travel Centers on Victory Highway will have a detail officer paid for by their company assisting with traffic this week.

There are advanced discussions to change the traffic flow that the truck stop is facilitating. We will update the community when there is set and approved plans in place.

Thank you for your patience, West Greenwich!

03/09/2026

Congratulations to Grace Fischer on successfully passing her AEMT-Cardiac program. Grace has been with WGEMS for 16 months. She is also currently in Paramedic class.
Way to go Grace!

02/28/2026

Ten House Rules

A house at peace is a beautiful thing. Harmony at home extends to the fireground, the highway, the tenement house and everywhere we roll.

10. Eat Together

Twice a day, every day. This sacred tradition must be maintained. When we break bread together big problems become little problems.

9. Accommodate Special Diets

It's not that hard to get some gluten free pasta, skip the cheese or put a steak on the grill for the carnivore.

8. Make the First Hour of the Shift Social Hour

Coffee and conversation is the glue that keeps us together. Pour a cup, take a seat and join the banter, the housework can wait.

7. Everybody Cleans

It's our house, nobody cleans up after us. A clean house is a happy house!

6. Raise and Lower the Flag

If not us, then who? Traditions die only when we let them die. That little ritual, when done consistently will be noticed, and very well could catch on. Again.

5. Make Your Bunk

Nothing beats a little shut eye during a long shift. The bunk is a restorative place, worthy of attention.

4. Welcome Retirees

It won't be long before you are the one ringing the bell to the door you once sauntered through.

3. Play Cards

There is a lot of fun to be had in a deck of cards. The group that plays together stays together.

2. Pay your Dues

Nobody likes a cheapskate.

1. Enjoy Every Second

This life we have been granted is the envy of every man, woman or child who asks themselves if they have what it takes.

"I'm not a hero, I've just never been tested. I'd like to think if I was I would pass." - Mighty Mighty Bosstones

We get to pass that test every time we put our gear on the truck, open the door to quarters and enter the arena, waiting for the bell to tip.

Image of West Warwick, RI Station 2 courtesy of Fire Apparatus

01/23/2026

01/15/2026

2012 International Ambulance for sale. International Emergency vehicle available on Garage marketplace.