by Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation | Aug 6, 2013 | publicity
Click Here to watch the video. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Every second counts when it comes to a medical emergency. Do you know how to respond when an emergency vehicle is coming up quickly behind you? Well strap on your seat belts! We hit the road with the...
by Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation | Aug 5, 2013 | publicity
When a neighbor’s house caught fire near Town Center on July 13, Shirley Begay knew no one was home, but she worried about a pet in an upstairs bedroom. “My first thought was the dog,” she said. “It was too smoky for us to go in, so we had to...
by Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation | Aug 3, 2013 | publicity
The Virginia Beach Rescue Squad is now equipped to respond to pets in emergency situations. “While people will always come first, we recognize our pets are very dear to us,” says Ellen McBride, proud member of the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad at Station 14....
by Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation | Jul 2, 2013 | publicity
The Association of Fundraising Professionals – Hampton Roads Chapter (AFP-HR) has named Executive Director of the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation Kitty Schaum its 2013 Outstanding Fundraising Professional. Schaum will be presented with the award at an event on...
by Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation | Apr 18, 2013 | publicity
Virginia Beach, Va. – Each May, National EMS Week recognizes the work of emergency medical personnel throughout the country. In Virginia Beach, it is an opportunity to honor the dedication of the 1,000+ volunteers that make up the largest volunteer-based EMS system in...
