While in college, she began volunteering as an EMT with URI EMS, building a strong foundation in patient care early on.

Rachel joined CARS in 2021 to continue gaining experience after graduation. Not long after, she enlisted in the Rhode Island Army National Guard as a 68W combat medic 🇺🇸.

At CARS, Rachel works as an EMT-Cardiac and Rescue Swimmer, and she’ll soon be adding paramedic to her list ... (Full Story & Photos)

🦸‍♂️

We’re grateful for opportunities like this to connect with our community. Thanks to everyone who came out and stopped by to say hello. We’re proud to serve you!... (Full Story & Photos)

⭐️ Toby Almeida ⭐️

Toby has been a dedicated member of Charlestown Ambulance-Rescue Service since 2022, serving as both an EMT and a Rescue Swimmer within our department.

Originally from North Kingstown, Rhode Island, Toby recently graduated from the Physician Assistant program at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences in Worcester, Massachusetts in December 2025.
He is currently ... (Full Story & Photos)

This class, provided by our Clinical Educator Lillian Hogan and Captain Bridget Whaley, meets the requirements of Protocol 6.05 for Interfacility and Non-Emergent Transport.

During the training, we also incorporated hands-on work with our new QinFlow blood and fluid warmer, recently purchased through a generous donation. This equipment enhances our ability to safely administer warmed fluids in ... (Full Story & Photos)

To our dispatchers at Charlestown Dispatch, and all of the telecommunicators throughout our region, we thank you for being the calm voice in the chaos. You are the first first responders, providing critical instructions, gathering life-saving information, and ensuring our crews have what they need before we even arrive.

Your professionalism, composure, and dedication do not go unnoticed. Every ... (Full Story & Photos)

We worked alongside Westerly Ambulance, Westerly Fire, Westerly Police, and Life Star to help conduct a mock DUI accident scenario. These events are an important way to educate students on the real-life consequences of impaired driving and the impact it has on individuals, families, and first responders.

Great job, Avery, on a meaningful and impactful project!... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to South Kingstown EMS on this milestone, we’re proud to stand alongside you in serving our communities.... (Full Story & Photos)

A unified command post was established on the beachfront, and crews quickly located a kayak along with additional objects of interest in the water. The Marine Task Force was activated, bringing additional rescue vessels to the scene. Dunn’s Corners Fire marine unit successfully recovered the kayak and debris, while shore-based personnel interviewed witnesses and identified the owner. We’re glad ... (Full Story & Photos)