We have 54 senior members and 10 junior members.  In 1999, these  members volunteered over 22,000 man-hours to run 1572 emergency calls.  This does not include hours spent training or performing the day-to-day duties of the organization. 1999, these members volunteered over 22,000 man-hours to run 1572 emergency calls.  This does not include hours spent training or performing the day-to-day duties of the organization.  We have 54 senior members and 10 junior members.  In 1999, these members volunteered over 22,000 man-hours to run 1572 emergency calls.  This does not include hours spent training or performing the day-to-day duties of the organization.

     Our members are certified in the following areas: 3 are First Responders,  43 are basic EMT's (Emergency Medical Technician), 8 are EMT Shock Trauma Technicians, 4 are EMT Cardiac Technicians, and 6 are Nationally Registered EMT Paramedics.

     We also have 2 EMT Instructors and 4 CPR Instructors amongst our membership.  Other members are certified as instructors in EVOC (emergency driving), BTLS (Basic Trauma Life Support), PBTLS (Pediatric Basic Trauma Life Support), Water Rescue, PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Instructors. 

     While our main focus is on the care and transport of the suddenly ill or injured patient, we are also aware that sometimes people need to be removed from situations or predicaments.  Therefore, we have members certified in Vehicle Extrication, Vertical Rescue, Basic and Light Duty Rescue, Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR), and Confined Space Rescue.

     Our members come from all walks of life.  Some of our current members are retired, homemakers, teachers, nurses, electronic technicians, plumbers, dispatchers, auctioneers, child care providers, electricians, small business owners, students, managers, professional paramedics, factory workers, store clerks, the list can go on and on.

     Practically anyone can join our rescue squad and become a volunteer.  The pay is non-existent but the rewards can be great.  We have needs for all interests.  You do not have to run emergency calls to help us.

   We have approximately 600 square miles of a largely rural area to cover. Our area of responsibility is subject to some of the heaviest growth in all of Augusta County.  We have seen an approximate growth of 30% in population over the past 20 years.  

   We also cover 7 miles of I-81, 18 miles of US Rt. 340 and US Rt. 11, in addition to many miles of rural roads.  The Norfolk and Southern Railroad also has a major north/south artery bisecting our area. 

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