Serving the Town of Foster since 1928
South Foster Volunteer Fire Company provides the Town of Foster's 911 fire and emergency medical services — volunteer firefighters, and a career-staffed EMS division, Foster EMS.
Open to the whole community — come down to the station.
Hosted by the Rhode Island Blood Center
Every donation helps keep Rhode Island hospitals supplied. Walk-ins are welcome. For an appointment, log in at ribc.org/drives and enter code RR0514.
First Wednesday of every month, noon–7 PM
Our biggest fundraiser of the year
A crisp fall run or walk down quiet country roads at the height of foliage season, starting and finishing in Foster Center. Dog- and stroller-friendly; free parking at the Foster Fairgrounds. Proceeds support the fire company.
Saturday, October 17
Established in 1928, South Foster Volunteer Fire Company protects lives and property across the northern half of Foster — and answers every 911 medical call in town as Foster EMS.
Nearly a century on, we operate from a modern station with a full fleet of fire and rescue apparatus, and we welcome new members every year. Our fire company is still volunteer; Foster EMS is now career-staffed around the clock. The Town of Foster funds part of the operation; the rest is covered by donations and fundraising from the community we serve.
We are the primary 911 EMS provider for the Town of Foster, operating as “South Foster Fire Department #1 DBA Foster EMS.”
Our crews responded to 684 calls in 2025.
Firefighting, first response, fundraising, grounds — there is a role for you. Members 14+.
DonateCommunity donations keep our trucks rolling and our crews equipped.
Rent the HallBook our hall for your next event and support the company at the same time.
Fall Foliage Road RaceOur 14th annual 5K & 10K run/walk through historic Foster — Oct 17, 2026.
Smoke & CO Alarm CheckWe’ll come to your home and check your smoke and carbon-monoxide alarms — $30 for Foster residents.
Burn PermitsPlanning to burn brush? How to get a permit, plus the day’s fire-danger rules and who to call.
Follow fire and EMS calls in Foster on the live scanner feed. The audio is hosted on Broadcastify and opens in a new tab.
Scanner audio is provided by a third party and may be delayed or unavailable at times.
