Address all mail to
PO Box 37
Mt. Holly, VA 22424
804 -472-2632
Located at
65 Mount Holly Road
Montross, VA 22520
<<<Our Site in under construction and only the Blue Titles will get you to the information indicated. Last Update
Committed to YOU since 1961................
We respond to 911
New Since November 2008
For faster response for Kinsale, Sandy Point & Oldhams
Rescue Substation
at
Cople Highway (Rt. 202) & Sandy Point Road (Rt. 604)
Welcome to Westmoreland County Volunteer Rescue Squad (WCVRS) web site. Our primary mission is to provide YOU with Emergency Medical Service.
We serve the Westmoreland County by providing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to area residents. We are certified and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia. All personnel that respond to 911 Emergency calls are certified in accordance with State and State EMS criteria to perform pre-hospital and emergency medical services and care. Our Ambulances and emergency response vehicles are inspected and also certified in accordance with State EMS requirements.
Our membership is all volunteer. Volunteers work without pay for your benefit..they are Someone Special. Our volunteers come from the community and they could be your next door neighbor, friends, local business man, farmer, farmhand, or just about anyone. Several members are professionals serving with Professional Fire and Rescue organizations. What do our volunteers do:
Emergency Medical Technician - EMT. EMTs are certified in emergency medical pre-hospital care. The certifications can be basic, enhanced, intermediate, or paramedic. The Paramedic certification is the highest and allows the EMT to carry out the most advanced life saving and pre-hospital care available.
Driver - Drivers are certified to operate emergency response vehicles. Drivers also assist the EMT personnel to ready patients for transport to the hospital via ambulance. Often a driver may have EMT , First Responder, Firefighter, or other emergency service certification and experience.
Administrator - Administrators work behind the scene to keep the organization operating. Administrators perform a variety of roles as Corporate Officers and administrative duties such as record keeping, accounting, and other house keeping functions. Housekeeping, property and vehicle maintenance also come under the perview of the administrators. An important and vital part of our organization.
Auxiliary - The Auxiliary has a long and proud tradition of raising funds purchase much needed equipment for the squad. The Auxiliary also planning community outreach and support squad events with a gentle and beautiful hand. The Auxiliary meets at 7:00PM on the 2nd. Monday of each month. To join our Auxiliary call Mrs. Tanya Brooks, 804 472-5565 or Email her at tanya102@verizon.net.
IF YOU WANT TO BECOME... SOMEONE SPECIAL....JOIN US AS A VOLUNTEER. GO TO THE APPLICATION PAGE. Click on JOIN US in the Frame on the left.
(IF YOU DON'T HAVE FRAMES TO THE LEFT CLICK HERE)
Regular Squad Meetings. The Westmoreland County Volunteer Rescue Squad (WCVRS) have regular monthly meeting the first Monday of each month at 7:00PM. Occasionally times may change. Please consult the schedule page on this site scheduled meetings.
Below is an idea of what you can find on the WCVRS web site.
AUXILIARY: Under Construction. Meetings are 2nd Tuesday of the month. See schedules page. A page dedicated to the WCVRS Auxiliary and their activities and members is under construction..
CONTACTS: To contact us go to this page to find the correct person to contact.
EVENTS: From time to time events for the community are held such as an open house, dinners and breakfasts for the benefit of the squad and/or others. These events will be listed on the EVENTS page of this website.
EQUIPMENT: Under Construction. Our building and grounds are being renovated and much of our equipment and rolling stock are in the process of being upgraded. The field of emergency medical services in the process of change and the addition more and demanding programs to improve and enhance the care of our patients. We must keep up with the requirements of the Commonwealth of Virginia directives on Emergency Services and Patient Care. We are also part of a county wide program to provide outstanding care to county residents. This site will prove you with an idea of what are capabilities are and our progress toward providing the best possible service to our public, neighbors, friends, and most especially you. A view of WCVRS vehicles and equipment.
JOIN US: A page for those who would like to become a member or start the process.
KIDS: Under Construction. A page where kids can learn about health and safety in a fun way.
MembersPages: These pages are password protected and available only to members. For members that want to get access to these pages contact Webmaster at 472-3498.OFFICERS: An introduction to the WCVRS officers.
SAV-A-LIFE: A page for you to help yourself or someone else save a life or make a difference when called upon.
SCHEDULE: This page is dedicated to provide members of the Rescue Squad a list of scheduled activities, including meetings, training, work days, etc.
TRAINING: Under Construction. This page is for members and provides links to training and technical areas.