FAQs • Charlottesville, VA • CivicEngage

Will the rescue squad still need our donations?: Yes. The cost of providing Emergency Medical Service (EMS) services continues to rise and the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad (CARS) will still need the public’s support. For more information and the ability to donate, please visit the CARS website.

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Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Cost Recovery Program - Effects on the Volunteers

1. How does this new program help the volunteers at the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad (CARS)?: The City is committed to utilizing a significant amount of this revenue source to provide operational funding to the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad (CARS). This funding stream will allow our dedicated volunteers to place a greater focus on providing top-notch emergency medical care to our community and spend less time on administrative activities. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Cost Recovery Program funds will also help offset the rising costs associated with the provision of EMS services in the City.

2. Will the rescue squad still need our donations?: Yes. The cost of providing Emergency Medical Service (EMS) services continues to rise and the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad (CARS) will still need the public’s support. For more information and the ability to donate, please visit the CARS website.