Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad
| Address |
828 McIntire Rd. Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 |
| Phone | (434) 296-4825 |
| Website | https://carsrescue.org/ |
| Primary Contact | Jon Howard |
| Primary Email | president@rescue1.org |
| Executive Director | Sherri Frantz |
| Primary Focus Area | Health and Safety |
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Mission Statement
To provide continuously improving high quality emergency medical services and special rescue services to the citizens of Charlottesville, Albemarle and the University of Virginia communities by utilizing the collaborative effort of a diverse team of highly skilled volunteers in alliance with partner agencies.
Overview
Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad (CARS), an all-volunteer agency, has been providing Emergency Medical Services to the City of Charlottesville and part of Albemarle County Virginia continuously since 1960. CARS operates 7 advanced life support ambulances, 2 advanced life support quick response vehicles, a heavy rescue truck, a water rescue truck, 2 boats, a command car and a mass casualty incident truck. CARS vehicles answer approximately 6900 requests for service annually.
Giving Opportunities
| Opportunity 1 | |
|---|---|
| Title: | Annual Fund Drive |
| Description: | Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad seeks contributions annually to help meet the organizational yearly budget as well as to purchase of capital equipment. |
| Project Timeline | on-going |