Answer the call.
Protect the community.
Cherokee County Rescue Service, Inc. delivers fast, professional emergency medical response — 24 hours a day, 365 days a year — to Centre and the surrounding communities.
Licensed and certified emergency medical technicians and paramedics serving Cherokee County with compassion and skill.
Emergency care,
delivered with care
From cardiac emergencies to trauma transport, our team responds with the training, equipment, and urgency that every second demands.
Ambulance Transport
Non-emergency and emergency medical transport to hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout Cherokee County and beyond.
Emergency Response
Rapid dispatch for medical emergencies — cardiac arrest, trauma, respiratory distress — with certified EMTs and paramedics on scene.
Community Coverage
Dedicated coverage for events, schools, and public gatherings across Centre and Cherokee County — ensuring safety when it matters most.
Patient Handling
Safe, dignified patient lifting, stretcher transport, and wheelchair assistance — trained to handle every situation with respect.
Critical Care Transport
Advanced life support transport for critically ill or injured patients requiring continuous monitoring and intervention en route.
Community First Aid
First aid training, CPR classes, and public health outreach — building a safer Cherokee County one lesson at a time.
Your neighbors.
Your first responders.
Cherokee County Rescue Service, Inc. is a volunteer-driven emergency medical organization headquartered in Centre, Alabama. For years, our team of dedicated EMTs and paramedics has stood ready to answer every call — day or night, weekday or holiday.
We serve a wide area across Cherokee County, from the rolling hills along Cedar Bluff Road to the communities that depend on us for rapid, professional medical care. Every member of our team is certified, trained, and committed to the standard of care our community deserves.
Our mission is straightforward: arrive quickly, treat compassionately, and transport safely. When the phone rings, we move.
A community that
looks out for each other
Rescue service is more than a job — it's a promise to the people who share this community with us. Whether you're a long-time resident of Centre or new to Cherokee County, we're here when you need us.
We welcome volunteers, community partners, and anyone who wants to support emergency medical services in our area. If you or your organization would like to learn more about getting involved, reach out — we'd love to hear from you.
Get in touch
Reach us.
We're always here.
For emergencies, dial 911. For non-emergency inquiries, scheduling, or volunteer information, use the details below.
Centre, AL 35960-1627
7 days a week
725 Cedar Bluff Rd, Centre, AL 35960
