05/15/2026
A reminder of of why we continue to work as hard as we do....(2 minute read) Thank you for the kind words Chief!
Dear Sean,
The Warwick Fire Department is a fire based EMS system with 225 members and enrolled twenty of our firefighters in the Educational Resource Group paramedic program in October of 2025. With support from an AFG (Assistance to Firefighters Grant), we were able to give these twenty members the opportunity to take a major step forward in their careers. For us, this wasn’t just another training cycle.
These are people we work beside every day and watching them begin this journey meant a great deal to our department. ERG understood that from the very beginning.
One of the reasons we chose ERG is that they are accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the
Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). That accreditation gave us confidence that our members would be held to a high national standard, and ERG lived up to it in every way.
Their instructors made a strong impression right away. They brought real field experience and professionalism, but what stood out most was how much they genuinely cared about our members’ success. They took the time to explain difficult material, checked in when someone needed extra help, and created an environment where students felt comfortable asking questions and pushing themselves. Our firefighters felt supported, respected, and encouraged throughout the program.
Their learning environment also deserves recognition. The classrooms and labs are clean, organized, and clearly set up with purpose. The simulation labs, especially, gave our members the chance to work through realistic, high pressure scenarios in a controlled setting. Many of our students said those simulations were what made them feel ready long before stepping into clinical rotations. We also appreciated ERG’s clear, consistent communication. Schedules, expectations, and updates were delivered in a straightforward way, something that matters when you’re balancing a rigorous program with the realities of a fire-based EMS schedule. It was obvious that ERG understands the demands placed on working providers.
Most importantly, ERG fosters a supportive, accountable, student focused culture. They hold students to high standards, but they also make sure those students have the tools and encouragement to reach them. Our members felt challenged, but never overwhelmed. They felt pushed, but always for the right reasons. And throughout the entire program, they felt that every instructor genuinely wanted to see them succeed.
The Warwick Fire Department is incredibly proud of the twenty members who began their paramedic journey with ERG, and we’re equally proud of the partnership that helped guide them. With the support of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant and the dedication of ERG’s team, our department is stronger, better prepared, and better equipped to serve our community. We would confidently recommend ERG to any organization looking for a high quality, student centered, CoAEMSP accredited paramedic education program.
Sincerely,
Gerard Bogossian NRP RI EMS I/C
Deputy Chief of EMS
Warwick Fire Department
