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Rescue Lines – Fall 2017 – EMS Volunteers Thank Sentara
There is a daily association between the volunteer rescue squads of Virginia Beach and the hospitals in the city operated by Sentara Healthcare. Ambulances run by the ten squads bring their sick or injured persons to Sentara Virginia Beach General and Sentara Princess...
Rescue Lines – Fall 2017 – EMT Graduations
Congratulations to the following graduates of BLS Academies #20 and #21 who were recognized in ceremonies at the training center on July 24 and September 26, 2017. EMT Academy #20 Joseph Albert Eric Babcock, Jr. Juliette Beristain Brandon Bogan Whisper Breitenborn...
Rescue Lines – Fall 2017 – Moving On Up!
Congratulations! Between the dates of July 7 and September 28, 2017, the individuals below advanced to the following EMT Certification levels: Senior Hordeski, Brenda Wilks, Sr., Gary Life Cwynar, Rita EMT-P RSI Beatty, Elizabeth EMT – P Babcock, Alyssa Donat, Ian...
Rescue Lines – Summer 2017 – Rock the Squads Recap
On May 7, 2017, hundreds of EMS volunteers and their families gathered at Mount Trashmore for Rock the Squads!, a first-time event honoring their dedication to serving the City of Virginia Beach. Beach Bully catered lunch, and the volunteers gathered on the hill in...
Rescue Lines – Summer 2017 – An EMS Volunteer Says Farewell
Dear Brother and Sister Members, I started in this business in 1967 with a department outside Philadelphia. Big reason was, when the fire siren outside the high school went off, junior firemen could leave school. There was no EMS, but the fire department had a...
Rescue Lines – Summer 2017 – VBEMS Award
By Christi Budy On May 19, Virginia Beach EMS received the American Heart Association 2017 Mission: Lifeline GOLD EMS Recognition Award at the Virginia Heart Attack Coalition (VHAC) state meeting in Lynchburg, Virginia. This award recognizes EMS systems for their role...
Rescue Lines – Summer 2017 – 2017 EMS Awards
Congratulations to the following individuals who were recognized at the 2017 EMS Awards in May: Outstanding “Specialist/Support” Member of the Year: Tonya Baker Certificates of Commendation: Travis Smith, Jack Kirschner BLS Patient Care Provider of the Year: Amanda...
Rescue Lines – Summer 2017 – EMT Graduation #19
Congratulations to the following graduates of BLS Academy #19, who were recognized in a ceremony at the training center on June 8, 2017. Sergio Adams Caitlyn Allen Emily Baynes Rachel Berman Rachel Bohs Timitria Cuffee Heather Czarnecki Brad Dougherty McKenzie Griffo...
Rescue Lines – Summer 2017 – Foundation’s Grant Deadline
The deadline to apply for a 2018 Foundation Grant is Oct. 2, 2017. The program, which financially assists the City’s volunteer rescue squad entities with operational improvements, distributed more than $100,000 in grant funds last year to five entities. To learn more...
Rescue Lines – Summer 2017 – Wasserhund Brewing Supports VBVRS
During the month of June, 5 of all proceeds at Wasserhund Brewing were set aside for the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad. EMS volunteers were onsite throughout the month with ambulances and other displays and also hosted a variety of Saturday evening events. It...