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Welcome to the Official Website for the Aquia Harbour Volunteer Rescue Squad
Award night
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Congratulations to our Members!
President Chris Schoon, April 22
Stafford County Fire Rescue Department celebrated the department’s accomplishments at a dinner last month. Aquia Harbour Volunteer Rescue members were among those receiving awards. Junior Member of the Year went to Caleigh Jett, who has been with the squad since November of 2022. Caleigh is a high school senior and EMT. She is active running duty on the ambulance and helping with Community Outreach ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Where is spring?
President Chris Schoon, April 22
April
Spring is here. but it is still in the 50s. This winter’s storms have caused all kinds of damage and hazards. The downpours have bowled over my retaining wall in the backyard. There has been damage to trees all over. We want you to be careful with the spring cleanup. Rember the other inhabitants of your yard are waking up too. Not just the flowers. Our “friends” the snakes and spiders are ... (Full Story & Photos)
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using the AED
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Nick and Sergio
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CPR saves Lives
President Chris Schoon, April 22
Quarterly udate
Heart Month 2024 is a month-long initiative focused on heart health and cardiovascular disease prevention. It aims to educate individuals about the importance of maintaining a healthy heart and making lifestyle choices that support cardiovascular well-being. Heart disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide, and this observance seeks to reduce its impact through awareness and ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Happy New Year!
President Chris Schoon, January 01
At the December meeting, the Squad recognized members for the past year’s hard work. County Fire Chief Joseph Cardello was in attendance to congratulate the membership for their accomplishments this past year.
Our members volunteered 15,402 hours of service to Aquia Harbour and Stafford County this past Year
Squad Person of the Year – Sean Lunn
Junior Member of the Year – Caleigh Jett
President’s ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Rescue Chief with Squad person of the Year Sean Lunn
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Jay Forgach - New National Registry EMT
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National Night Out/Elections of Officers 2023-2024
President Chris Schoon, October 22
National Night Out last month was a huge success. The volunteers at the Aquia Harbour
Volunteer Rescue Squad with help from members from Stafford Volunteer Fire department and
Brooke Volunteer Fire Rescue fitted 329 free helmets for the kids and some parents. Safety
education is an important part of our mission. Thanks to all for coming out to visit the booth
that night.
Squad Elections were last ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Thirty Four Years of Service
Aquia Harbour Volunteer Rescue Squad has been proudly serving the residents of
Stafford County since July 21st,1989.
Starting as a first response team in the Harbour, the squad quickly expanded and now serves over 18,000 homes. Our first due response area includes, Aquia Harbour, U.S. Route 1 south to Foreston Drive and north to Telegraph Road, west on Route 610 (Garrisonville Road) to OnvilleRoad including the subdivisions north and south of Rte. 610. Aquia Harbour Rescue is one of the busiest stations in Stafford County with easy access to Route 1, I-95 and Garrisonville Road.
Our organization consists of EVOC certified drivers, EMT-Bs, EMT-Advanced, and Paramedics with a support group of administrative members. Our apparatus include Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulance, and Basic Life Support Ambulance (BLS), and Fire Engine (Engine 9 is staffed by Stafford County Career Firefighters and Paramedics).
Rescue 9 stresses training, teamwork, and community service. Membership meetings are held at our training center located at 475 Aquia Towne Center Drive, Suite 109 in the Aquia Towne Center the 2nd Wednedsay of the month at 8:00 p.m. Monthly training is provided at the station or at the county public safety building for continuing education credit. Certification classes are paid for by the squad for our membership. Senior members mentor our newly certified EMTs to provide experience and knowledge that only comes with time. Yearly community events include EMS Week, Aquia Harbour's 4th of July Parade, National Night Out, and the International Fall Festvial at St William of York. Community First Aid, Babysitting and Community/Professional Rescue CPR/AED classes are held year round.
If you are interested in serving your community and volunteering at our station, Click on the "How to Join" button on the tool bar, call the station at 540-658-5339 or email us at JoinAhvrs@ahvrs.org. We look forward to meeting you!
Getting together is a start, remaining together is advancement, and working together is an achievement.
Professionalism – Integrity – Respect- Honor
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