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Welcome to the Official Website for the Aquia Harbour Volunteer Rescue Squad
We Remember
Vice President Chris Schoon, May 14
It is with deep regret, I am posting the notice of the death of former member, Robert Brandel, EMT -P, EVOC Driver, and CPR instructor. Bob volunteered with our Squad from 2016- 2019. He ran on the ambulance and help with many pub-ed events during his time with us.
He had been running with the King George Volunteer Fire and Rescue since he left our station.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, ... (Full Story & Photos)
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with daughter, Sara Grace
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Kids Expo
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What's In your First Aid Kit?
Vice President Chris Schoon, May 12
What’s in your first aid kit? Do you have one? Does it have more than an assortment of band-aids?
Do you know where it is?
It is spring cleaning time and more time to be crawling around inside and outside with a chance of coming across sharp edges, splinters and biting/stinging critters.
The Basics: gloves/eye protection CPR pocket mask
Roller gauze 4/4 gauze
Medical tape 2 triangular bandages
Sam ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Happy Mother's Day
Vice President Chris Schoon, May 09
Happy Mother's Day
Hope you all have a happy and Healthy Mother's day!
Some our members past and present!
From the Mom Squad... (Full Story & Photos)
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Mother's day 2021
Chris, Jayne and Joanne
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Women's History month
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Don't Let Your Guard Down
Vice President Chris Schoon, March 30
Many of us have our COVID 19 vaccines, but we still must keep our guard up. Not everyone has or wishes to get the vaccine. Precautions still should be taken especially with larger group settings. Mother Nature has teased us these mid- March days with sunshine and 60-70 degree days. More people are out shopping, exercising and congregating.
I am looking forward to expanding the CPR and First Aid classes ... (Full Story & Photos)
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When to Call 911
Vice President Chris Schoon, February 24
Calling 911?
Do you know if it is an emergency?
Chest pain with radiation to an arm, back or jaw? Call 911.
The pain just doesn’t go away. Call 911.
When it comes to a heart attack, time is heart muscle. That is why calling early is so important. The crew of the responding ambulance can perform an EKG on the spot and transmit it to the hospital getting immediate results. The Patient has the right ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Jonathan Krob, EMT-B
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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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