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Welcome to the Official Website for the Aquia Harbour Volunteer Rescue Squad
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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Women's History month
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Jonathan Krob, EMT-B
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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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February is Heart month
Vice President Chris Schoon, January 24
Revisit: February is American Heart Month
This year we are celebrating the 56th American Heart Month. President Lyndon B. Johnson established by
proclamation the first National Heat Month in 1964, nine years after he had a heart attack.
Cardiovascular disease kills 2300 Americans a day according to the American Heart Association.
Unhealthy lifestyles and an all- time high in the obesity rate, hampers ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Medic and Engine 9 crews
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Merry Christmas 2020!
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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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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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SQUAD PERSON OF THE YEAR-- Matthew Heindrichs
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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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