Events/Programs
CPR Classes
The Foundation supports free monthly CPR classes through the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad. Learn Adult, Child and Infant CPR, as well as relief of choking and use of AED. Free First Aid classes are offered on a quarterly basis.
For more information, visit www.rescue14.com, where you can download a registration form.
2010 Foundation Programs…
- Community Outreach – Free monthly CPR/first aid classes
- Volunteer Recruitment Initiative – www.livesneedsaving.org recruitment Web site and media campaign
- Volunteer Leadership Initiative – Day-long seminar enhancing and encouraging leadership skills among the volunteer squad membership
- Volunteer System-Wide Annual Retreat – Third annual retreat/forum bringing together volunteer members and leadership with Virginia Beach EMS and Foundation leadership to address current topics and issues facing the volunteer rescue system
- Volunteer Retention Initiative – Media recognition of volunteer rescue members as well as programs and events acknowledging their service
- Langhorne & Pulley Scholarship Program – Seven scholarships for volunteer rescue squad members (and their dependents) with five or more years of service
- Advocacy Program – Year-round advocate/lobbyist who monitors legislation and advocates at city, state and federal levels for local, regional and statewide volunteer rescue systems
- Public Relations Program – Year-round public relations campaign focusing on promoting and supporting the entire Virginia Beach volunteer rescue squad system
- Rescue Lines – Rescue Lines, a quarterly publication of the Council of Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squads that is distributed to all members and interested parties
- Grants & Sponsorships – Council of Virginia Beach Rescue Squads (Rescue Council), EMS Explorer Post 800, Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad, Kempsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, Plaza Volunteer Rescue Squad, Project Lifesaver, Virginia EMS & Fire Statewide Recruitment and Retention Network
