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Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service

Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Service Provider Due to expansion of the Fire Department, Charlestown Ambulance was forced to find a home of their own.

In 1971, a group of residents from the Town of Charlestown recognized the need to provide Emergency Medical Services for the residents and visitors to this southern New England coastal community, thereby forming Charlestown Ambulance Service. Charlestown Ambulance is a volunteer, non-profit organization which is supported by an annual donation drive, contract services, revenue recovery from servic

es provided and grants. When Charlestown Ambulance first began the endeavor of providing Emergency Medical Services, the Cross Mills Volunteer Fire Department, of the Charlestown Fire District allowed an ambulance to occupy a bay within their fire station. In 1983, through more than gracious donations from local property owners, the land at 4891 Old Post Road, Charlestown now houses Charlestown Ambulance Service. Charlestown Ambulance quickly grew and expanded upon the scope of EMS. Not only is emergency transportation provided to local hospitals, but rescue operations are also provided along with water rescue and light technical rescue work. With this came a name change. Charlestown Ambulance Service has expanded to Charlestown Ambulance-Rescue Service. Charlestown Ambulance-Rescue Service currently operates two ambulances, equipped to the Paramedic Level of Care with state of the art monitoring and diagnostic equipment.

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we recognize the people behind the trucks. 🇺🇸

To the EMTs, paramedics, and countless others working today to keep our communities safe and moving, thank you.

We’re especially grateful for the members of Charlestown Ambulance-Rescue Service spending their Labor Day serving our community and standing ready when our neighbors need us.

From all of us at CARS, have a safe and happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

09/03/2026

RIDOH is issuing an overdose spike alert for residents of East Greenwich, Exeter, Hopkinton, Richmond, and West Greenwich. According to RIDOH emergency department (ED) data, higher-than-normal non-fatal drug overdose activity happened among East Greenwich and Exeter residents between August 26, 2026, and September 1, 2026. Read the alert for more details: tinyurl.com/45ncwkhv

When RIDOH data show an increase in overdoses, RIDOH sends out an overdose spike alert. These alerts help communities know what is happening and connect people to local overdose prevention, treatment, and recovery resources.

Increases in overdoses can happen because the drug supply is always changing. Fentanyl and other very strong substances are in all types of drugs, including he**in, co***ne, and counterfeit pills.

Helpful links:
Connect with community harm reduction organizations: preventoverdoseri.org/harm-reduction/
Find local treatment and recovery supports: preventoverdoseri.org/get-help
Get free naloxone: preventoverdoseri.org/get-naloxone
Learn how RIDOH tracks non-fatal overdoses with its Overdose Spike Alert System: tinyurl.com/3br63fx5
Subscribe to receive Overdose Spike Alert email notifications: tinyurl.com/3576vt97

08/31/2026

🚑 A few spots are still available in our Fall 2026 EMT Certification Course!

Whether you are interested in beginning a career in EMS, serving your community, or gaining lifesaving skills, this is your opportunity to become a certified Emergency Medical Technician.

📅 Course begins September 9
🗓️ Monday and Wednesday evenings, plus Saturday mornings
📍 Charlestown Ambulance-Rescue Service
💲 $1,100 per person
📚 Textbook included
💳 Payment plans available

Classes begin soon, so don’t wait to reserve one of the remaining spots!

For more information or to register, visit www.charlestownrescue.org or email [email protected].

Please share this post with someone who would make a great EMT!

08/26/2026

🚑 Today at approximately 1535 hours, Charlestown Ambulance-Rescue units were dispatched to the marsh area near Wards Island for a patient experiencing a medical emergency in an area difficult to access by land.

Rescue 1’s crew and Deputy Chief Serra responded to the Charlestown Breachway Boat Ramp, while Marine 6 responded from its dock with an operator and rescue swimmer.

Our rescue swimmers deployed and made their way to the patient. We would like to extend a special thank you to the bystanders who assisted our swimmers and provided the use of a paddleboard to help move the patient.

The patient was safely transferred to Marine 6 and transported by boat to the Breachway ramp, where they were transferred to Rescue 1 for transport to a local hospital.

Incidents like this highlight the importance of having trained personnel and specialized resources available to reach patients wherever an emergency may occur, on the road, on the water, or somewhere in between.

Thank you to our crews and the members of the public who stepped up to help today.

08/15/2026

RIDOH is issuing an overdose spike alert for a statewide increase in non-fatal drug overdoses. Read the alert for details: tinyurl.com/yxxp2jya
When RIDOH data show an increase in overdoses, the Department sends out an overdose spike alert. These alerts help communities know what is happening and connect people to local overdose prevention, treatment, and recovery resources.
Increases in overdoses can happen because the drug supply is always changing. Fentanyl and other very strong substances are in all types of drugs, including he**in, co***ne, and counterfeit pills.
Helpful links:
• Learn the signs of an overdose and how to respond: preventoverdoseri.org/respond-to-overdose
• Connect with community harm reduction organizations: preventoverdoseri.org/harm-reduction/
• Find treatment and recovery supports: preventoverdoseri.org/get-help
• Get free naloxone by mail: preventoverdoseri.org/get-naloxone
• Learn how RIDOH tracks non-fatal overdoses with the Overdose Spike Alert System: tinyurl.com/3br63fx5
• Subscribe to receive Overdose Spike Alert email notifications: tinyurl.com/3576vt97

Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services
RI Dept. of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals

08/14/2026

🩸 Yesterday, our team rolled up their sleeves and donated!

We spend every day caring for our community, but yesterday several members of Charlestown Ambulance-Rescue Service found another way to help save lives, by donating blood.

A huge thank you to our team members, community members, friends, and neighbors who joined us for our blood drive. Every donation can make a difference for patients right here in Rhode Island and across our region.

But the need doesn’t end with yesterday’s blood drive. Rhode Island is currently facing a blood emergency, and donors are urgently needed.

If you weren’t able to join us yesterday, you can still help. Schedule an appointment with the Rhode Island Blood Center and roll up your sleeve when and where you can.

And if you aren’t able to donate, please share this post. You never know who in your circle might be able to give.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, donated, shared our posts, and helped make yesterday’s drive a success. This is what community taking care of community looks like. ❤️

08/11/2026

🩸 WE STILL HAVE 8 SPOTS TO FILL! 🩸

Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service is hosting a Blood Drive this Thursday, August 13 from 2:00–6:00 PM, and we need your help!

We already have 16 donors signed up, which is a great start, but there are still 8 appointments available. If you’ve been thinking about donating, now is a great time to sign up!

📅 Thursday, August 13
⏰ 2:00–6:00 PM
📍 Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service
4891 Old Post Road, Charlestown
🩸 Bloodmobile

Already signed up? Thank you! Please remember to start hydrating ahead of your appointment, eat a good meal beforehand, and make every effort to keep your scheduled time.

👉 Sign up at the Rhode Island Blood Center website using Sponsor Code: RR3654.

Can’t donate? You can still help! Please share this post with your family, friends, and neighbors. You may not be able to donate this time, but someone who sees your share may be able to.

❤️ Donate if you can. Share if you can’t. Either way, you can help us save lives!

08/03/2026

🚑 Meet the Crew Monday 🚑

This week we’re proud to introduce Lillian!

Lillian is from South Kingstown, Rhode Island, and earned bachelor’s degrees in International Studies and French Language from the University of Rhode Island. She joined Charlestown Ambulance-Rescue Service in 2019 and has grown through nearly every level of patient care—starting as an Aide, then becoming an EMT, AEMT-Cardiac, and now a Paramedic.

Lillian recently stepped into the role of Clinical Educator, where she is helping advance the level of care our providers deliver every day. She has a special interest in bringing critical care medicine into the prehospital environment, recognizing that no one gets to choose where a medical emergency happens—and the highest level of care shouldn’t begin only after arriving at the hospital. Her work focuses on expanding capabilities in areas such as Medication Assisted Intubation (MAI), blood product transport, ventilator management, and the early identification and treatment of shock.

She is also Rescue Task Force (RTF) and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) certified, as well as certified in Rescue Swimming and Boat Operations, helping ensure our team is prepared to respond in a wide range of challenging environments.

Thank you, Lillian, for your dedication to advancing EMS and helping our team provide exceptional care to the Charlestown community! 🚑

07/31/2026

The next Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service EMT Certification course will be taking place this September!

📍 Location: 4891 Old Post Rd., Charlestown, RI
📆 Dates: September - December (M/W Evenings, Sat. Mornings)
💰 Cost: $1100, including required textbook; payment plans available
📧Contact: [email protected]
🌐Visit our website to request more information.

Start your EMS journey with hands-on training from our experienced instructors. Contact us today - space is limited and courses fill up quickly!

07/27/2026

Use caution! Emergency services are on scene of a single car accident Route 2 just south of the Town Hall.

Address

4891 Old Post Road
Charlestown, RI
02813

Telephone

+14013643742

Website

http://www.charlestownrescue.org/

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