Ella has been an active member at CARS since 2023 and has made tremendous strides during her time with the department.

Recently promoted to Lieutenant, Ella plays an important role in engaging and mentoring new members within the organization. She has a strong interest in technical rescue and has completed Rope Rescue Operations, Rescue Swimmer training, and a Boat Operator course while serving ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Charlestown Ambulance & Rescue is proud to partner with the Rhode Island Blood Center for an upcoming community blood drive.

Every donation can make a lifesaving difference for patients in need right here in Rhode Island.

📅 Monday, May 18
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Bloodmobile at 4891 Old Post Road, Charlestown

Sign up at ribc.org/drives and use sponsor code: 3654

As EMS providers, we see ... (Full Story & Photos)

She joined CARS in 2023 as a volunteer EMT and has since transitioned to a member of our staff. During her time with CARS, Taylor has developed a strong passion for patient care and prehospital medicine.

💬 “My time volunteering and working at CARS has helped me grow not only as a healthcare provider, but also as a person. I’m so grateful to be part of such a supportive and dedicated team, and ... (Full Story & Photos)

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)

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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)