ABOUT US - We:

• were founded in 1948
• provide emergency service at no charge to island residents
• respond to approximately 600 calls each year
• provide both emergency and non-emergency care for the Jamestown Community
• work with the Jamestown Fire and Police Departments as part of an Emergency Medical Team
• provide continuing medical care during transport to the hospital
• are staffed entirely by volunteer Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and qualified drivers —with back-up crews available. EMTs pass a State of R. I. approved training program (140 hours), completing both written and practical exams. EMT’s adhere to the R. I. Prehospital Care Protocols and Standing Orders. Both EMT’s and drivers certify yearly in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

OUR VEHICLES:

• Unit 10 - Primary Vehicle – 2003 McCoy-Miller Ambulance
• Unit 11 - Secondary Vehicle – 1998 McCoy-Miller Ambulance
• Both vehicles are licensed by the R.I. Department of Health —Division of Emergency Medical Service, and carry the required equipment for a BASIC LIFE SUPPORT unit. They were purchased and equipped with the help of your contributions.

OUR BUILDING

on Knowles Court was erected in 1973 and is currently undergoing renovation. Your donations help to make this possible.

Welcome new volunteers
– call 423-7276

BUILDING USES:

• Garage 2 rescue vehicles and loan closet
• Ambulance meetings and training
• Public CPR and First Aid Courses by certified Red Cross instructors