| October |
| 10/28/2026 |
๐๐ Bringing Healthcare into the Community! |
| 10/25/2026 |
๐๐ป Trunk or Treat ๐๐ฌ
Our crew traded in some of their usual lifesaving equipment for candy, cobwebs, and a rather spooky patient last night! |
| 10/22/2026 |
Todayโs duty crew took some time to get hands-on with some rope rescue training! |
| 10/21/2026 |
๐ Protect Yourself |
| 10/21/2026 |
Use caution! |
| 10/21/2026 |
๐ Flu Shot Clinic at the Charlestown Senior Center! |
| 10/12/2026 |
๐ Day 1 of Rescue Swimmer Training! |
| 10/09/2026 |
๐ฉธ Join us for our upcoming blood drive! |
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| September |
| 09/25/2026 |
๐ Public Safety Rescue Swimmer Course Complete! |
| 09/24/2026 |
From the surf to the river! |
| 09/23/2026 |
Rescue Swimmer Training Day 3 ๐
Our Public Safety Rescue Swimmer course continued today at Hazard Rock in Narragansett, where students had the opportunity to train in significant surf and challenging coastal conditions |
| 09/22/2026 |
๐ Rescue Swimmer Training ๐
This week, Charlestown Ambulance-Rescue Service is proud to be hosting a Public Safety Rescue Swimmer course |
| 09/10/2026 |
๐ INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF RURAL EMS
Charlestown Ambulance-Rescue Service is excited to announce that we have been awarded $170,751 through the SAMHSA Rural Emergency Medical Services Training Grant |
| 09/07/2026 |
This Labor Day, we recognize the people behind the trucks |
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| August |
| 08/26/2026 |
๐ 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 |
| 08/14/2026 |
๐ฉธ Yesterday, our team rolled up their sleeves and donated! |
| 08/11/2026 |
๐ฉธ WE STILL HAVE 8 SPOTS TO FILL! |
| 08/03/2026 |
๐ Meet the Crew Monday ๐
This week weโre proud to introduce Lillian! |
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| July |
| 07/31/2026 |
The next Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service EMT Certification course will be taking place this September! |
| 07/20/2026 |
๐ Meet the Crew Monday! |
| 07/15/2026 |
Last night, members had the opportunity to participate in an outstanding training program focused on Enhancing Rural EMS Response to Behavioral Health Crises |
| 07/14/2026 |
Limited-edition Team Member Tuesday! |
| 07/13/2026 |
๐ Ready to Take Your Water Rescue Skills to the Next Level? |
| 07/13/2026 |
๐จ Rhode Island's Blood Supply Is Critically Low ๐จ
The Rhode Island Blood Center has declared a Summer Blood Emergency |
| 07/11/2026 |
๐พ We had a special visitor at the Seaside Classic Soccer Tournament today! |
| 07/11/2026 |
โฝ๏ธ Welcome to the Seaside Classic ! |
| 07/10/2026 |
#america250 #charlestownri250 |
| 07/10/2026 |
It was another busy week at CARS, with multiple simultaneous emergency calls, training, and community events keeping our crews on the move |
| 07/06/2026 |
๐ Meet the Crew Monday ๐
This week, weโre proud to feature Cam! |
| 07/03/2026 |
Our members will be proudly wearing this new commemorative shirt during both the 4th of July holiday and the Town of Charlestownโs 250th Celebration on July 9th! |
| 07/02/2026 |
Weโre proud to announce the acquisition of a Kawasaki Jet Ski at no cost through a government surplus program, supporting the continued growth of our Rescue Swimmer Program |
| 07/02/2026 |
Use caution! |
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| June |
| 06/30/2026 |
With the heat expected this week, we encourage everyone to take precautions to stay safe and hydrated |
| 06/29/2026 |
Meet the crew Monday! |
| 06/22/2026 |
๐ Meet the crew Monday: Angela ๐๐ฉบ
Angela went to Providence College for undergraduate and is currently a medical student at UConn School of Medicine |
| 06/15/2026 |
Please join us in congratulating Deputy Chief Bridget Whaley on two incredible accomplishments! |
| 06/15/2026 |
๐ Meet the Crew Monday: Richard ๐
Richard is originally from Voss, Texas ๐ค and now calls Charlestown, Rhode Island home |
| 06/11/2026 |
This morning, members of our team had the opportunity to join the Ninigret Pickleball group for a Hands-Only CPR demonstration and community education session |
| 06/08/2026 |
๐ Meet the crew Monday: Abby ๐ ๐ฉบ
Abby is from West Greenwich, RI and joined Charlestown Rescue while completing her Bachelorโs of Science from URI |
| 06/05/2026 |
Charlestown Ambulance-Rescue Service appreciates the continued collaboration and support from Rhode Island legislators, EMS leaders, healthcare partners, and community stakeholders as discussions continue regarding Mobile Integrated HealthโCommunity Param |
| 06/01/2026 |
Meet the crew Monday! |
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| May |
| 05/25/2026 |
Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country |
| 05/22/2026 |
Congratulations to Lieutenant Emily Louzon, who was recognized today at the Rhode Island State House as this yearโs EMS for Children Champion during the statewide EMS Week ceremony |
| 05/17/2026 |
This week is EMS Week, a time to recognize the incredible people behind emergency medical services |
| 05/16/2026 |
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2026 Open House! |
| 05/14/2026 |
Today, Lieutenant Emily Louzon represented our department at a Healthcare Career Fair held at the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center |
| 05/11/2026 |
๐ Meet the Crew Monday: Ella ๐
Ella is from South Kingstown and is currently enrolled at University of Rhode Island studying Criminal Justice |
| 05/08/2026 |
๐๐ฉธ Help Save Lives During EMS Week! |
| 05/04/2026 |
๐ Meet the Crew Monday: Taylor๐
Taylor is from South Kingstown and attended the University of Saint Joseph for her undergraduate studies and recently began Physician Assistant school at the University of Bridgeport |
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| April |
| 04/27/2026 |
๐ Meet the Crew Monday โญ๏ธ Rachel โญ๏ธ
Rachel is from East Providence, Rhode Island, and attended the University of Rhode Island for her undergraduate studies |
| 04/23/2026 |
Our crew was out in the community this morning at The Hungry Haven for the Charlestown Parks & Rec Superhero Breakfast |
| 04/20/2026 |
Weโre excited to kick off a new series highlighting the incredible people who make up our team; Meet the Crew Monday! |
| 04/18/2026 |
Today, our members participated in a Rhode Island Department of Health CEMS approved training focused on blood and blood component competency, as well as chest drainage systems |
| 04/17/2026 |
This week, we proudly recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and the incredible professionals behind the microphone |
| 04/17/2026 |
Today, our members were proud to support one of our own, Avery Gingerella, with her senior project at Westerly High School |
| 04/17/2026 |
Today, our members attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for South Kingstown EMSโs new South Shore station |
| 04/16/2026 |
Today our members responded to a report of an overturned kayak off Sandpiper Lane, working alongside Dunnโs Corners Fire Department, Charlestown Police, and RI DEM Environmental Police |
| 04/06/2026 |
EMS Week Open House |
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| March |
| 03/27/2026 |
Yesterday, Chief Kettle joined a delegation of Rhode Island EMS leaders in participating in EMS On The Hill in Washington, D |
| 03/13/2026 |
EMS & Fire Leaders Testify before the House Health and Human Services Committee |
| 03/05/2026 |
๐ฉธ Emergency Blood Shortage โ Community Blood Drive Tomorrow ๐ฉธ
The Rhode Island Blood Center has declared a blood supply emergency, reporting less than a two-day supply available for local hospitals |
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| February |
| 02/27/2026 |
Today, members traveled to @bostonmedflight to attend their Applications of Mechanical Ventilation course |
| 02/24/2026 |
Blizzard of '26 |
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| January |
| 01/27/2026 |
Rescue Task Force Training |
| 01/24/2026 |
โ๏ธ Winter Weather Preparedness Reminder โ๏ธ
With the upcoming winter storm, now is a good time to prepare |
| 01/23/2026 |
โ๏ธ Warming Centers Open in Charlestown โ๏ธ
With dangerously cold temperatures forecasted, warming centers will be available to provide a safe, heated space for anyone in need |
| 01/12/2026 |
๐ Congratulations, Joe Daley! |
| 01/09/2026 |
๐ Even more great news from our EMT program! |
| 01/08/2026 |
๐ More great news from our EMT program! |
| 01/07/2026 |
Today our team completed in service training on our new GlideScope GO 2 |
| 01/02/2026 |
As we ring in the New Year, we are proud to reflect on what our team accomplished in 2025 and share where we are headed in 2026 |
Nov 02, 2026
