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2025 Incidents
	EMS	MIH
Jan	130	25
Feb	105	24
Mar	106	26
Apr	86	21
May	102	16
Jun	137	11
Jul	42	2
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total	708	125

2024 Incidents
	EMS	MIH
Jan	101	19
Feb	101	29
Mar	101	25
Apr	121	34
May	109	26
Jun	127	21
Jul	139	43
Aug	150	39
Sept	104	21
Oct	141	24
Nov	96	25
Dec	99	35
Total	1389	341

2023 Incidents
Jan	89
Feb	89
Mar	86
Apr	86
May	97
Jun	111
Jul	167
Aug	171
Sep	124
Oct	112
Nov	107
Dec	106
Total	1345

Year End Total
2024	1389
2023	1345
2022	1522
2021	1364
2020	1085
2019	1331
2018	1074
2017	996
2016	1108
2015	940

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Air Quality Alert issued July 28 at 3:35PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Heat Advisory issued July 28 at 3:06PM EDT until July 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Charlestown Rescue is a non-profit, community based public health service that efficiently provides and manages the integrated pre-hospital care system for the Town of Charlestown, Rhode Island. Our emphasis is excellence in patient care, personnel development and cultural diversity.

We are proud to provide basic and advanced life support ambulance transportation, medical incident command, community education, technical rescue services, and special event coverage.

🚨 Marine Rescue Training 🚨 Today our team trained alongside the Charlestown Harbormaster, focusing on traumatic injury response, Stop the Bleed, and victim approach scenarios in the water

Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service, July 27

These joint exercises help strengthen our shared capabilities and improve safety on the water for all. Great teamwork and valuable collaboration! 🌊💪⚓️ #CharlestownRescue #CharlestownRI #Harbormaster #StopTheBleed #WaterRescue #Teamwork... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, we’re proud to share that one of our own has reached a major milestone

Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service, July 22

Ian Bowen has officially passed all testing requirements and earned his certification as a Nationally Registered Advanced EMT (AEMT).

Please join us in congratulating AEMT Bowen on this incredible achievement. Your commitment to learning and growth strengthens our team and the care we provide to the community.

Well done!... (Full Story & Photos)

One of our favorite nights of the summer!

Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service, July 18

☀️🚑 🐻 Our members had a great time participating in the Annual Karl Kenyon Smokey Bear Parade, sponsored by Dunn’s Corners Fire Department. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate fire safety, community, and tradition with us! #CharlestownRescue #SmokeyBearParade... (Full Story & Photos)

Our team had a great morning with the Charlestown Parks & Rec Junior Lifeguards!

Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service, July 15

We talked about the importance of teamwork between rescue crews, lifeguards, and parks staff—and of course, gave a tour of the truck. Thanks for having us! 🚑🌊 #CommunityPartnership #JuniorLifeguards #CharlestownRescue... (Full Story & Photos)

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Retired Chief Patrick McMahon

Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service, July 11

Chief McMahon served Charlestown Ambulance-Rescue Service with dedication for many years and played an instrumental role in the development of our organization and its people. His leadership helped shape the path we walk today, and his impact on the development of our team will not be forgotten.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all those who served alongside him.... (Full Story & Photos)

🚨 Regional Training Night 🚨 Tonight, members of Charlestown Rescue were joined by our partners from Charlestown Fire District, Kingston Fire, Union Fire District, Watch Hill Fire, and Westerly Fire for a hands-on technical rescue training session

Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service, July 10

Special thanks to Deputy Chief Tom Bradley for leading an excellent review on picket anchors, vehicle anchors, and low angle rope operations. His knowledge and instruction were invaluable!

Training like this strengthens our skills—and our regional partnerships.
#CharlestownRescue #TrainingTogether #RegionalPartners #TechnicalRescue #CharlestownRI... (Full Story & Photos)

🎆 Happy 4th of July from all of us at Charlestown Ambulance-Rescue Service!

Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service, July 04

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As you enjoy the day with fireworks, food, and fun—please celebrate safely:
✅ Stay hydrated
✅ Don’t drink and drive
✅ Leave fireworks to the professionals
✅ Keep grills and campfires attended
✅ Watch out for each other

Thank you to our team members standing by today so the community can celebrate with peace of mind. We’re proud to serve Charlestown—on holidays and every day.

#charlestownrescue ... (Full Story & Photos)

🎖️Awards Night🎖️ On Friday night, we came together for our annual awards night and banquet — a special evening to celebrate the incredible work and dedication of our team

Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service, June 30

We recognized several members for their years of service and awarded unit commendations for outstanding performance on multiple calls. We also presented our annual memorial awards, given in honor of past members whose legacy continues to inspire us:

Brian Jackson EMT of the Year: Ella Prescott
Kristen Duhamel Volunteer of the Year: Taylor Hurrell
Arthur W. Fox Jr. Outstanding Service Award: Captain ... (Full Story & Photos)

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