According to the American Nurses Association, National Nurses Week occurs from May 6-12 annually. First observed in October of 1954, it wasn't until 1990 that the week-long celebration was officially recognized by the American Nurses Association Board of Directors.

We have a number of members that are members with our agency and also nurses: Life Members Wanda Gardner, LeRon Lewis, Sarah Lenker ... (Full Story & Photos)

While Spotsylvania Volunteer Rescue Squad's mission is Operational, our members are often found staffing ambulances at Public Events. April's Autism Awareness event is just one example.

Interested in joining? Consider doing a Ridealong or attending an Open House! ... (Full Story & Photos)

2024 marks Spotsylvania Volunteer Rescue Squads 50'th Anniversary. Plans for a celebration are still in progress, but we want to hear from all our past members, especially any of our charter members. If you previously volunteered for SVRS, please drop us a line at SVRS_info1@spotsyrescue.org and let us know what you are doing.... (Full Story & Photos)

The 2023 Virginia Fallen Firefighters & EMS Memorial Service

The 26th annual Virginia Fallen Firefighters & Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the Richmond International Raceway Complex, Main Exhibition Hall. This event is open to the public.

The Virginia Fallen Firefighters & EMS Memorial Service will be streamed live for those who ... (Full Story)

May 21-27, 2023, is the 49th annual National EMS Week. In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our nation's communities. This year's theme is EMS: Where Emergency Care Begins.

Theme Days
Sunday – Health, Wellness and Resilience Day
Monday – EMS Education Day
Tuesday – Safety Tuesday
Wednesday – EMS for Children Day
Thursday ... (Full Story)

Just putting out a reminder about our open house if you are interested in volunteering!

Also, Spring EMT Class is starting soon - CPR and Interviews on Saturday and class starts onthe 17th.

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Spotsylvania Volunteer Rescue Squad (SVRS) mourns the loss of Life Member Kim Moore.  She joined our agency as an EMT/Driver, got her Cardiac Technician and obtained her Intermediate Certification in 2004.  She also worked on the Search and Rescue Team.  She was a force like no other.   Kim was also a member of Spotsylvania Volunteer Fire Department and spent Christmases on top of the firetruck as ... (Full Story & Photos)

We are currently working on our SVRS Spring 2023 EMT Class! As soon as it's complete we will post the application. Looking to start mid-March! ... (Full Story)