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

“Bellissimo Ball” MAY 11 - May 11th, 2012 the Ladies Business Networking (LBN) hosted its first Bellissimo Ball . The Wingate Inn off 17 and Special Olympics sponsored this event. Aquia Harbour Vol. Rescue Squad was asked to be on stand by. The purpose of this event was to allow the young people (13-23 years old) to have the opportunity to have an amazing night out with their peers and attend an event where they feel completely ... (Full Story & Photos)

Toellner Awarded Emergency Medical Services Award MARCH 24 - January-Congratulations to Jayne T. on her award from the Son of the America Revolution for Outstanding EMS provider. Read below to appreciate the contributions Ms Toellner has mad eto the community. The nomination letter: Ms. Jayne Toellner is nominated for the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Emergency Medical Services Award for performing beyond the duties normally ... (Full Story & Photos)

E9 Teaching Brownie Troop on First Aid

2012 Station 9 MARCH 10 - Station 9 has kicked off 2012 with the following events: 23rd January- AHVRS members went to the Kate Waller Barrett Health Fair. The members taught children how to tell the difference between candy and medications. The crews also provided information brochure. During the demonstration session, the members taught the crowd how to perform abdominal thrust for a choking victim. February 15th- ... (Full Story & Photos)

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)

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  22 Years of Service

 Aquia Harbour Volunteer Rescue Squad has been proudly serving the residents of Aquia Harbour an Stafford County for 22years. 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,  call the station at 540-659-8911 or email us at recruitment@ahvrs.org.  We look forward to meeting you!