Last night, Chief Kettle, Lt Ryan Simko (West Warwick Fire Department), Chief Scott Partington (Narragansett Fire Department), Chief Craig Stanley (South Kingstown EMS), South Kingstown Town Manager James Manni, and Paul Valletta (RI State Association of Fire Fighters) testified before the Health & Human Services Committee in support of H7485.

H7485 would help modernize EMS by allowing reimbursement ... (Full Story & Photos)

You can help.

Charlestown Ambulance-Rescue will be hosting a community blood drive tomorrow, March 6, from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM at our Headquarters. If you’re able, please consider stopping by and donating.

Blood donations are essential for trauma patients, surgeries, cancer treatments, and many other medical needs. Just one donation can help save multiple lives.

📍 Charlestown Ambulance Headquarters
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Following an in-depth lecture, providers had the opportunity to train hands-on with the Hamilton T1 ventilator, the same ventilator we carry on our ambulances, connected to a porcine lung specimen to simulate real-world respiratory mechanics.

Continued advanced training like this ensures our team remains confident and prepared to manage critically ill patients requiring complex airway and ventilatory ... (Full Story & Photos)

Over the past several days, our crews have handled a high volume of calls, many of them requiring long carries through several feet of snow. The conditions are tough, but our team never wavered.

I couldn’t be prouder of the dedication, grit, and professionalism they continue to demonstrate when our community needs them most.

We’re also incredibly grateful for the support we received along the way. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, 13 members of our department completed Rescue Task Force (RTF) training through @tilirhodeisland , focused on high-risk, high-consequence incidents.

Ongoing training ensures we’re ready when our community needs us most.

Thank you to our crews for their continued commitment to preparedness and public safety. 👏🚑🚒... (Full Story & Photos)

Taking a few steps ahead of time can help keep you and your family safe.

✔️ Before the Storm:
• Monitor official updates from the National Weather Service
• Charge cell phones and backup battery packs
• Stock up on essentials (food, water, medications — and yes, bread & milk 😉)
• Ensure you have flashlights, extra batteries, and a battery-powered radio
• Set thermostats appropriately and protect ... (Full Story & Photos)

Warming Center Locations & Hours:

📍 Charlestown Town Hall
🕗 Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

📍 Charlestown Senior Community Center
🕗 Monday–Thursday | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
🕗 Friday | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 Police Department – Community Room
4901 Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI 02813
🕖 Daily | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

If assistance is needed outside of these hours, please contact the Charlestown Emergency ... (Full Story & Photos)

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We’re proud to congratulate Joe Daley on passing the NREMT certification exam! 👏🚑

Joe’s success marks the 6th member of our December EMT class to pass the NREMT on their first attempt, giving this class an outstanding 6-for-6 first-attempt pass rate. An incredible achievement and a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students and instructors.

Well done, Joe—we’re proud of you ... (Full Story & Photos)