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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	97	23
Dec	60	22
Total	1351	326

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
2022	1522
2021	1364
2020	1085
2019	1331
2018	1074
2017	996
2016	1108
2015	940

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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.

🎄 Holiday Brunch at CARS!

Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service, December 15

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This morning, CARS members and their families gathered for our annual holiday brunch, a tradition that has become a favorite among our team. It’s always wonderful to come together, share laughs, and celebrate the season with our Charlestown Rescue family.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event special! Wishing all of you a safe and joyful holiday season!

#holidaybrunch ... (Full Story & Photos)

🩸 Blood Drive 🩸 We’re proud to partner with the @ribloodcenter to host a community blood drive on Tuesday, December 31, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Bloodmobile outside 4891 Old Post Road, Charlestown

Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service, December 08

This partnership helps ensure a steady supply of life-saving blood for patients in need across Rhode Island. Every donation makes a difference—just one pint of blood can save up to three lives.

As a thank-you, all donors will receive their choice of a cozy pair of socks or a warm beanie!

➡️ Sign up today at ribc.org/drives and use code #3654 to schedule your donation.

Join us in making an impact ... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday, members of our team traveled to @plcustomplcbe in New Jersey for the final inspection of our new ambulance!

Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service, December 05

This state-of-the-art vehicle is expected to be delivered later this month, and we can’t wait to see it serving our community.

A huge thank you to our supportive community and the Charlestown Town Council for their commitment to this project, made possible through ARPA funds allocated back in 2022. Your investment in our mission helps us deliver the highest quality care.

Stay tuned for updates ... (Full Story & Photos)

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for our supportive community, the opportunity to serve, and our incredible team

Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service, November 28

Wishing you a safe and happy holiday! 🦃🧡 #charlestownrescue #charlestownri #Thankful #EMSFamily... (Full Story & Photos)

Members attend the Rhode Island Hospital Comprehensive Stroke Center Training

Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service, November 21

Tonight, 11 members of our department attended the Rhode Island Hospital Comprehensive Stroke Center EMS Dinner Series at Matunuck Oyster Bar.

The program focused on enhancing EMS care for stroke patients, and one of our cases was highlighted as an example of a positive outcome.

We’re incredibly proud of our team and their unwavering commitment to providing the best possible care for our patients. ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 14:59, Charlestown Rescue was dispatched to the area just outside the Charlestown Breachway for reports of a small vessel adrift with a mechanical issue

Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service, November 17

Charlestown Police and members of the Narragansett Bay Task Force also responded.

Narragansett Marine 2 and Charlestown Marine 6 arrived on scene and confirmed the mechanical issue. Remaining task force members were cleared from the scene, and Marine 6 stood by with the vessel until private assistance arrived.

This call came in while our duty crew was already handling another emergency. A special ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, we honor and remember Life Member and Dallas Police Officer Brian Jackson, who lost his life in the line of duty on November 13, 2005

Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service, November 13

His courage and dedication to service left an enduring legacy within our community and beyond.

Our thoughts are with Jo-Ann and the entire Jackson family as we commemorate Brian’s life and the sacrifices he made to protect others. His memory will always remain a part of us.

#heroesliveforever... (Full Story & Photos)

Honoring Our Veterans Today and Every Day On this Veteran's Day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who have served and sacrificed for our nation

Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service, November 11

We are especially honored to recognize the dedicated veterans on our team, whose service commitment continues in their roles here. CARS is extremely proud to have several veterans on our team! We are forever grateful for all you have done!... (Full Story & Photos)

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