Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad, Inc.

Now in its 49th year, CARS is a community-supported non-profit organization that provides, at no charge, professional emergency medical, ambulance and rescue services to the Charlottesville-Albemarle area. Thanks to the generous donations of the community, the efforts of 200 professionally trained volunteers, and a staff of daytime employees, CARS has evolved into one of the nation's most advanced rescue squads, providing compassionate, life-saving services to the community. CARS raises almost all of its $400,000 operating budget from individual donors, foundations, businesses, the County of Albemarle and University of Virginia. CARS is registered under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and contributions to CARS are tax-deductible as allowable by law. For information on volunteering with CARS, e-mail us at [email protected], or visit www.carsrescue.org. CARS welcomes new volunteers year-round. No experience is necessary, and volunteers receive free professional training. CARS’ fleet includes 8 ambulance/medic units, 3 heavy rescue squads, a mass causality incident truck, a water rescue truck with two boats and various command and utility vehicles. CARS responds on all types of emergency incidents, including injuries, illnesses, heart attacks, vehicle collisions, and house fires.