Welcome to the Official Website for the Aquia Harbour Volunteer Rescue Squad
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. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Updates
President Chris Schoon, November 20
Another successful National Night Out for Stafford County at Stafford Market place on Tuesday, October 11th. The weather was wonderful. The AHVRS fitted over 230 children with free bike helmets. Rules of the road were discussed as well as how to get a good fit, so the helmet protected the children’s heads. It was a real team effort with several of the other Volunteer Rescue organizations helping out. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Kayly Haney and Sean Springer
National Night OUT
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R4 Mountain View Rescue REhab unit
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upcoming events
Vice President Chris Schoon, August 14
September is going to a busy month. Several events are happening September 10- the 9/11 Stair climb at Fred Nats stadium in Fredericksburg. the Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department is excited to announce its first 9/11 Stair Climb and Walk, a proud supporter of the Tunnels 2 Towers Foundation. Click here to register: https://runsignup.com/.../StaffordCounty911StairClimbandWalk Please note, ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Summer's over and back to School!
Vice President Chris Schoon, July 31
August is Summer Sun Safety Month. There are still many sunny days ahead, so take precautions.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and the most preventable. According to the CDC, there are over 5 million cases of skin cancer every year in the US. In as little as 15minutes, unprotected skin can be damaged by the sun’s harmful UV rays. There are three types of skin cancer: basal ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Bryce, Angela and Hailey
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Patricia Copeland , Rescue Chief
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Happy Birthday Americia!
Vice President Chris Schoon, June 18
Happy Birthday America! .............And Happy Anniversary Aquia Harbour Volunteer Rescue Squad!
Celebrate safely. Keep your children safe around fireworks and remember water safety for that pool party. Did you know that drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4? Here are some recommendations from SafeKids.org: 1. Attend public fireworks displays. Leave lighting fireworks to ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Thirty Three 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 Park Ridge 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 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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