Welcome to the Official Website for the Aquia Harbour Volunteer Rescue Squad

Rescue Angels Deliver again! DECEMBER 30 - 'Tis the Season! Last month in keeping with the tradition the Aquia Harbour Volunteer Rescue Squad sponsored 4 families with Christmas presents from a County list provided by Social Services. Clothes, toys and gift cards for meals and gas were presented to the families on Wednesday December 21st. Santa and Mrs. Claus hitched a ride in the ambulance and distributed the presents to surprised children ... (Full Story & Photos)

Major Decatur leads the new officers in the Oath of Office October29the, 2011

2011 Installation of Officers and Recognition Banquet NOVEMBER 04 - NOVEMBER 2011 A time of transition came with the installation of new officers in November. Elections were held in October and may new faces now bare the name officer at the Aquia Harbour Volunteer Rescue Squad. The new officers are: President – Angela Wilhelm Rescue Chief – Lynn Platt Vice President – Dave Couch Vehicle Lt. – Dave Couch Secretary – Janet Schroeder Admin Lt. – Doug ... (Full Story & Photos)

Safety Education Takes Front Seat OCTOBER 23 - This has been a busy fall for the members at the Aquia Harbour Rescue Squad. On September 11th members provided first -aid stand-by and a safety information booth at the St. William of York International Fall Festival. Several festival goers were treated for minor abrasions, mainly from overexcited children. Child safety seat information was distributed as weel as poison prevention info. Tours ... (Full Story & Photos)

CPR Training September 2011

2011 Squad picture

Change in Officers OCTOBER 23 - New officers for the Aquia Harbour Volunteer Rescue Squad were elected October 12th and will take office on November 1st. The new Rescue Chief is Lynn Platt, who has served as Supply Lt for the past 3 years. He celebrated 6 years with the Squad this month. Angela Wilhelm will serve as Squad President. She is an EMT/Firefighter who has been with the squad 4years. Filling our the administrative ... (Full Story & Photos)

Stafford Prepares for Irene AUGUST 27 - STAFFORD DECLARES LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY The following has been issued by the County Administration. Stafford, VA – Stafford County Administrator Anthony Romanello has declared a local state of emergency in response to Hurricane Irene. The declaration allows the County to rapidly implement emergency programs and to be eligible for federal assistance in the emergency's aftermath. In addition, ... (Full Story & Photos)

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20 Years of Service

 Aquia Harbour Volunteer Rescue Squad has been proudly serving the residents of Aquia Harbour an Stafford County for 20 years. Starting as a first response team in the Harbour, the squad quickly expanded and now serves over 15,000 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 the busiest station in Stafford County with easy access to Route 1, I95 and Garrisonville Road.

Our organization consists of EVOC certified drivers, EMT-Bs, EMT-Intermediates, and Paramedics with a support group of administrative members. Our apparatus include two Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances, an ALS response vehicle, and fire engine staffed by Stafford County career firefighters and paramedics.

Rescue 9 stresses training, teamwork, and community service. Monthly training is provided at the station for continuing education credit on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm. 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 and CPR classes are held year round. Many high school students started their career in the medical field by volunteering with our station.

If you are interested in serving your community and volunteering at our station, Click on the "How to Join" button on the tool bar. Or call the station at 540-659-8911.  We look forward to meeting you!