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Child CPR
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National CPR /AED Awareness Week June 1-7
President Chris Schoon, May 14
June 2023
The American Heart Association celebrates National CPR /AED Awareness Week June 1-7 this
year.
Statistics from the American Heart Association:
Heart Disease remains the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, according to 2020 data.
Heart disease and stroke claim more lives each year in the United States than all forms of cancer
and Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease (CLRD) combined.
The ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Member highlights
President Chris Schoon, April 16
month I want to highlight some of our members. Many of the names you may recognize from past articles.
Rescue Chief- Angela Wilhelm. This is Angela’s 16th year with the squad. She started as a teenager earning her EMT- B and firefighter certifications. She has served as Membership secretary, Training Lt., President and Rescue Chief. She is currently serving as the President of the Stafford County ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Matt Heindrichs
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Poisonings
President Chris Schoon, April 16
Poisonings can happen to any age group and while we may generally think of the toddlers who put anything and everything into their mouths adults may be poisoning victims too. With small children surgery is sometimes needed to remove the object. According to the Poison Center website, the 2020 statistics lists 55 poison control centers in the US provided telephone guidance to over 2.1 million human ... (Full Story & Photos)
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It's cold Outside!
President Chris Schoon, February 18
February 2023
What a difference from last year. No snow, no power lines down, just cold. As it should be.
We still need to be careful when working or playing outside. Common cold weather emergencies
include. Hypothermia and frost bite.
Frost bite occurs to isolated parts of the body, most commonly ears, nose hands and feet. When
first exposed the areas are red and inflamed, the turn grey or mottled ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Liliana Nugent = EMT
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December meeting
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Yea!
President Chris Schoon, December 24
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Celebrating another year of service.
Thank you to the community for your support and thank you to our volunteers for their service.
Over 16,000 volunteer hours of service in staffing, training and community events.
Here are some of our shining stars.
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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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