The Watch Hill Fire Department is proud to announce that 16 sets of ballistic protective gear have officially been placed into service.

Thanks to the generous support of the Alfred M. Roberts Foundation, the Department was able to purchase this equipment earlier this year, providing an additional layer of protection for our firefighters. In an ever-changing world, our chiefs recognized the importance ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tuesday turned out to be another busy night for the members of the Watch Hill Fire Department!

Under the direction of Lieutenant Rees Harold, members welcomed Mr. James Wolfe, Member of the Town of Westerly's 250th Anniversary Committee, to the station. Mr. Wolfe brought with him the Time Capsule that will be buried at Town Hall on July 4 as part of Westerly's America 250 anniversary celebration. ... (Full Story & Photos)

On the evening of March 11, 2026 at 9:14 PM members of the Watch Hill Fire Department were dispatched to a smoke detector activation at 11 Popon Road. First arriving units found no visible smoke or fire and proceeded to search for the source of the alarm, contacting the homeowners to gain entry. Within minutes, firefighters detected the smell of smoke and, after forcibly entering the building, discovered ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Watch Hill Fire Department began 2026 with an urgent response, assisting in the rescue of a dog that had fallen through the ice in Misquamicut. Upon arrival, members of the Misquamicut Fire Department found the dog cold and struggling to stay above water. Firefighters acted quickly, inflating a recently acquired ice rescue boat while others prepared to enter the freezing water.

Once properly ... (Full Story & Photos)

On this day, the twenty-fourth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on our nation, we ask that you pause and remember the firefighters who made the Supreme Sacrifice on that day. May the Lord be with all of those who survived and accept with open arms those 343 members of the FDNY who did not. We invite you to visit the 9/11 memorial at the station today to reflect and remember their service.... (Full Story & Photos)