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The Virginia Beach volunteer rescue squads of today serve a population of more than 440,000 residents, plus 2.8 million tourists who visit the resort area annually.
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Citywide, the Squads respond to almost 38,000 calls per year and have a 97% customer satisfaction rating.
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 The 10 volunteer rescue squads combined operate 33 ambulances, five squad trucks, six boats, 10 zone cars, support & command vehicles, a state-of-the-art dive truck and locating equipment (side scan sonar) and have over 450 volunteers, augmented with 30 career paramedics and supervisors.
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Volunteers’ time on behalf of public health and safety is valued at some $9 million each year.
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The Squads have equipment and infrastructure assets of more than $5 million, and they raise over $2.1 million each year in private contributions.
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The service still does not charge its patients for services.
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