URI Emergency Medical Services

URI Emergency Medical Services is a private ambulance service based in Kingston, Rhode Island. The company employs a team of five individuals and is known to generate over $50 million in annual revenue. Its primary function is to provide emergency medical services to the University of Rhode Island community. URI EMS offers ambulance transport and emergency medical care to students and staff on campus. They also extend their services to the surrounding communities of South Kingstown when called upon. The organization prides itself on its large volunteer corps of over 100 members, a significant portion of whom are current or former University of Rhode Island students. A defining characteristic of URI EMS is its reliance on a volunteer workforce, which contributes to its unique operational structure and community engagement. This volunteer base allows the organization to provide comprehensive coverage to the university and surrounding areas. While URI EMS primarily serves the University of Rhode Island community, anyone in need of emergency medical services within South Kingstown can request their assistance. For more information on URI EMS and its services, please visit their website at web.uri.edu/ems.