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Welcome to the Official Website for the Aquia Harbour Volunteer Rescue Squad
Happy New Year! 2025
President Chris Schoon, January 18
January 2025
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a safe and joyous holiday.
2024 Squad person of the Year – Kayla Haney
2024 President’s Award winner – Sergio Alvarez
35 years of Service- Chris Schoon
Just a recap of the squad’s highlights this past year.
Volunteer hours served: >14000
Members passing EMT class- 10
Released as EMT/ Attendant in Charge- 7
EVOC Drivers – 3
The squad members have helped ... (Full Story & Photos)
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December meeting
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Tunnels to Towers
Rescue Chief Angela Wilhelm, September 15
Hello, Stafford County!
Registration is NOW OPEN for the Tunnel to Towers Climb in Fredericksburg, VA on Sunday September, 15th, 2024 at Virginia Credit Union Stadium!
You can secure the lowest price on registration by signing up before July 17th.
No promo code is necessary! Pricing will increase automatically on July 18th, and again on August 15th. Details on pricing can be found on our registration ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Busy Summer for Squad!
President Chris Schoon, August 13
The squad stays busy every month. The 4th of July parade, fireworks stand-by, running calls. 5 of our members started the County summer EMT class. Training for trauma emergencies.
Paul Schoon earned his National Registry/Virginia EMT this month! Congratulations!
Chaeli Breakwell, EMT was released as an Attendant in Charge for our Basic Life support Ambulance crews. Congratulations, Chaeli!
EMT Amanda ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Tunnels to Towers Climb/Walk
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Award night
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Congratulations to our Members!
President Chris Schoon, April 22
Stafford County Fire Rescue Department celebrated the department’s accomplishments at a dinner last month. Aquia Harbour Volunteer Rescue members were among those receiving awards. Junior Member of the Year went to Caleigh Jett, who has been with the squad since November of 2022. Caleigh is a high school senior and EMT. She is active running duty on the ambulance and helping with Community Outreach ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Where is spring?
President Chris Schoon, April 22
April
Spring is here. but it is still in the 50s. This winter’s storms have caused all kinds of damage and hazards. The downpours have bowled over my retaining wall in the backyard. There has been damage to trees all over. We want you to be careful with the spring cleanup. Rember the other inhabitants of your yard are waking up too. Not just the flowers. Our “friends” the snakes and spiders are ... (Full Story & Photos)
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using the AED
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Thirty Five Years of Service
Aquia Harbour Volunteer Rescue Squad has been proudly serving the residents of
Stafford County since July 21st,1989.
Starting as a first response team in the Harbour, the squad quickly expanded and now serves over 18,000 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 OnvilleRoad including the subdivisions north and south of Rte. 610. Aquia Harbour Rescue is one of the busiest stations in Stafford County with easy access to Route 1, I-95 and Garrisonville Road.
Our organization consists of EVOC certified drivers, EMT-Bs, EMT-Advanced, and Paramedics with a support group of administrative members. Our apparatus include Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulance, and Basic Life Support Ambulance (BLS), and Fire Engine (Engine 9 is staffed by Stafford County Career Firefighters and Paramedics).
Rescue 9 stresses training, teamwork, and community service. Membership meetings are held at our training center located at 475 Aquia Towne Center Drive, Suite 109 in the Aquia Towne Center the 2nd Wednedsay of the month at 8:00 p.m. Monthly training is provided at the station or at the county public safety building for continuing education credit. 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 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, Babysitting and Community/Professional Rescue CPR/AED classes are held year round.
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 540-658-5339 or email us at ahvrs9membership@gmail.com. We look forward to meeting you!
Getting together is a start, remaining together is advancement, and working together is an achievement.
Professionalism – Integrity – Respect- Honor
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