SVRS Awarded the Outstanding EMS

Rollover Accident on Jefferson Davis Contributes to Traffic Chaos JUNE 14 - As units were being released from a fatal accident on I-95, they were dispatched to a rollover accident on northbound Jefferson Davis Highway. Units arriving from the north found an SUV on it's side in the ditch, while units coming from the south found another accident involving three vehicles. The two accidents were around 1000 ft apart, separated by a small rise in the road. Adding to the confusion ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fatal Accident On I-95 JUNE 14 - Shortly after 14:00, units were dispatched for an accident on I-95 northbound around the 124 mile marker, with one of the vehicles on fire. Initial reports varied about the severity of the accident, number and type of vehicles involved, and injuries. As units entered the interstate, a column of smoke was visible, and the assignment was upgraded with additional units and a tanker. As the first ... (Full Story & Photos)

Early Morning Fire Leaves Seven Homeless. JUNE 01 - Around 01:30 in the morning, units were dispatched for a residential structure fire at 333 3'rd St, off of Tidewater Trail. On arrival, units found a single-story structure well involved, endangering several vehicles and an adjacent structure. Additionally, shortly after the first units arrived, power lines separated from the house, falling into one of the few clear areas available for firefighters ... (Full Story & Photos)

New Unit 56, 4-3 Put Into Service MAY 31 - At 08:00 on May 31, SVRS put it's newest truck into service. Truck #56 will be running out of the Four-Mile Fork station as Medic 4-3. This unit replaces an older Ford F-350/Osage unit that was destroyed last year in an MVA when a driver suffering a severe medical crisis lost control and hit the unit. The truck is a PL-Custom on a Chevrolet C-4500 medium duty chassis. Features include an all LED ... (Full Story)

SVRS Captain Given Prestegious Award MAY 19 - Captain Carolyn Marsh, SVRS's Chief Operational Officer, was awarded the Excellence in EMS Award tonight at the Rappahannock Emergency Medical Services Council (REMS) Annual Regional Awards Banquet & Ceremony. As regional award winner for the Rappahanock EMS Council, Carolyn is now a nominee for the state to contend for the Governor's Award. The Excellence in EMS Award is the most prestigious award ... (Full Story & Photos)

MVA on I-95 MAY 03 - AT 11:47, units were dispatched for a multiple vehicle accident on I-95 northbound at the 127.9 mile marker. When units arrived on scene, they found 4 vehicles in the left hand lane. Luckly, there were no injuries, and units returned to service a short time later.... (Full Story & Photos)

MVA: Route 1 and Mudd Tavern road MAY 03 - At approximately 20:19 pm units were notified of a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Route 1 and Mudd Tavern Road. When units arrived on the scene they advised a car had hit sign in the Joy Market parking lot. They advised they would need to extricate both patients from the vehicle. After patients were extricated from the vehicle they were transported to Mary Washington Hospital. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Accident with Fatality / Entrapment APRIL 21 - At 1808 hours units were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident reported to be a head on collision in the 9000 block of Lee Hill School Drive. The two vehicles involved sustained heavy damage. The first suffered significant damage to the front end - with dual airbag deployment. The occupant was entrapped and needed to be extricated from the vehicle - she was transported by ground to Mary Washington ... (Full Story & Photos)