CARS is a volunteer rescue squad with approximately 100 active members. We have been serving the community continuously since 1960. In 2008, we ran over 12,000 calls and Firehouse Magazine ranked us as the busiest volunteer rescue squad in the … more
Fund Drive
Since 1960, C-ARS volunteers have provided emergency services to the community, funded primarily by donations from the community. Your donations give us the ability to care for those with life-threatening circumstances, and provide vital equipment, … more
Community CPR Classes
Bystander CPR can double or triple someone's chance of survival in an emergency. That's why we're proud to offer free CPR training for caretakers, parents, family members, and anyone else that wants to learn. Although these classes are … more
Welcome to CARS!
The Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad (CARS) provides primary rescue and emergency medical transport service to the City of Charlottesville, the University of Virginia and some of Albemarle County.
A Volunteer, Non-Profit Organization
828 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-4825