Western Albemarle Rescue Squad

Founded in 1960, Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad, also known as CARS, is a first-aid services provider. With more than 160 active volunteers, it offers basic and advanced life support services and conducts rescue and emergency medical care classes. The organization specializes in fire suppression support, as well as technical, water and light- and heavy-duty vehicle rescue services. It also organizes various education seminars and public awareness lectures and workshops. Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad provides emergency medical transportation services and operates a fleet of ambulances, life support cars, mass causality incident trucks, and rescue van, boats and trailers. Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad is located in Charlottesville, Va.

The Adult Division provides a range of programs and services for adults. It offers general relief, energy assistance, adult protective, and state and local hospitalization services. The division also provides companion, nursing, long-term care, emergency and case management services for disabled people and senior citizens. In addition, the Adult Division offers the Medicaid and Food Stamps programs. It is a part of the Department of Social Services, which is governed by the County of Albemarle in Virginia. The department operates the Families and Children Division, which provides employment, adoption, family support, and child and foster care services. It also offers the Bright Stars and the Family Unification Programs.

Staunton-Augusta County First Aid and Rescue Squad has been providing emergency services since 1938. It serves the citizens of Staunton and Augusta counties in Virginia. The organization also offers revenue recovery solutions. Staunton-Augusta County First Aid and Rescue Squad provides educational and training services. In addition, it offers volunteer and membership opportunities.