The 2020 National EMS Memorial Service has been cancelled because of the COVID-19 crisis. Instead, a Moment of Silence will be held to honor the 24 EMS providers who gave the ultimate sacrifice in 2019.

Please join us on Saturday, May 16 at 18:00 hours (6 PM). The service will start a that time, followed by the Moment of Silence commencing at 18:05. The event will be live-streamed on the National ... (Full Story & Photos)

Did you know that one of the perks of becoming a member of Spotsylvania Volunteer Rescue Squad is the opportunity to have various avenues to keep up your Continuing Education Units (CEU) and to be involved in fun learning activities? SVRS host two EMT classes each year to educate those in our community and to provide them the chance to obtain their Virginia EMT and NREMT. Our instructors work hard ... (Full Story & Photos)

Thank you for joining us this evening for the dedication of this bench in memory of Spotsylvania Volunteer Rescue Squad president, past captain and more important dear friend, Carolyn Marsh. It is wonderful to see you here. I wish to thank Bob Morrison for his assistance in overseeing the bench project in memory of Carolyn.

Carolyn was one of those people who I describe as a quiet achiever. She ... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to Spotsylvania Volunteer Rescue Squad! SVRS took home the 1st place trophy in the Fire and Rescue division of the 2018 Spotsylvania County Christmas Parade held on December 1, 2018. SVRS would like to thank the following members for their contributions to this year’s parade:

Kristyn DeCaprio and family
Dean Gallup and family
Andrea and John Greene and family
David Janney
Jim ... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with profound sadness and deep sorrow we announce the passing of President Carolyn Marsh.

Carolyn was a trailblazer in our agency having served over 30 years with the agency in a number of administrative and operational capacities. Her personal and professional contributions to our organization are too numerous to count. She will greatly missed.

Funeral information will be announced when ... (Full Story & Photos)

Unfortunately, it's a sign of the times.

SVRS was recently made aware of someone doing phone solicitations, supposedly on our behalf. It's a scam.

SVRS does not, and never has, solicited funds by phone.

We accept donations by mail throughout the year (see the Donate tab to the left). We also do a fund drive by mail once a year. ... (Full Story)

Responding to a call with a single patient is an every day occurrence. Even having two patients on scene is not completely uncommon. But what happens when we move into a situation with multiple high acuity patients that exceed the immediate resources that are available? Do you know the proper steps to take control of the scene and who to call for additional resources? Even the most seasoned provider ... (Full Story & Photos)

National EMS Week, is May 21 through May 27, 2017. This year, EMS Week was preceded by several events. The first was the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride originating in Boston, Ma. on May 13 and finishing in Crystal City on May 19. http://www.muddyangels.com/

On Saturday, May 20, The National EMS Memorial Service was held at the Hyatt Regency, Crystal City, Arlington Virginia. Approximately 100 EMS ... (Full Story & Photos)