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Welcome to the Official Website for the Aquia Harbour Volunteer Rescue Squad
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Vice President Chris Schoon, December 13
To say that 2020 has been a difficult year, would be a gross injustice. The challenges this year has placed on all our lives have been many and have turned our world upside down. So many losses in lives, lost loves, lost jobs and lost opportunities, but we have seen great acts of kindness and caring. That tells a story of humankind. Kindness to strangers, friends and family. Supporting one another ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Merry Christmas 2020!
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SQUAD PERSON OF THE YEAR-- Matthew Heindrichs
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Election of New Officers 2020/2021
Vice President Chris Schoon, November 14
The October elections are over and the winners are: (No recounts needed!)
President – Angela Wilhelm
Rescue Chief- Jeff Walker
Vice President – Chris Schoon
Recording Secretary – Samantha Berrios
Treasurer – Matt Heindrichs
Membership Coordinator – Kathy Webster
Board of Directors: James Boswell, Joanne Jensen, Sean Lunn, Patty Byram
1st Lt. - Kathy Webster
Training Sgt.- Sean Lunn
Vehicle Sgt. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Can't find the Address?
Vice President Chris Schoon, October 07
Can you see your house number from the street, in the dark, when it is raining? I know the subject has been discussed in this space before, but there is still a problem. If you have lived in the Harbour for any length of time you know you cannot rely on the mailbox to find the right address. If all the mailboxes are on one side of the street, it can be even worse trying to find the correct residence. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Cami Gentile
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Robert "Bob" Holcombe
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Final Salute to Life Member
Vice President Chris Schoon, September 12
It is with great sadness that I am reporting on the loss of one of the Squad’s Life members.
Robert “Bob” Holcombe died on September 6th 2020 surrounded by his family. Bob joined the Aquia Harbour Volunteer Rescue squad in March 2006. He earned his Emergency Medical Technician certification and also became a driver completing the Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Course. His wife Laurie and daughter Janis ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Congratulations!
Vice President Chris Schoon, September 05
Congratulations are in order for a few of our members. Even during this pandemic time, they have been
able to complete their EMS certifications.
Junior member Jonathan Krob received his EMT -Basic certification. Jonathan is a Senior at Mountain
View High School.
Luke Shelton earned his EMT – Basic this Spring and completed the probationary requirements and was
released as an Attendant in Charge (AIC) ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Sean Lunn, Paramedic, Training Sgt.
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Thirty 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 Shelton Shop road including the subdivisions north and south of Rte. 610. Aquia Harbour Rescue is one of the busiest station 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, EMT-Intermediates, and Paramedics with a support group of administrative members. Our apparatus include Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulance, and Basic Life Support Ambulance (BLS), a Response Vehicle, 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 "Save Your Heart for Love", a first aid mini course for children, 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 recruitment@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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