Resources

Contact Us

There are many opportunities to assist the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation and rescue squads with events and fundraising. Contact Us for more information.

Volunteer EMS Requirements

You are eligible to become a volunteer EMS provider if you meet the following criteria:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED
  • Must have a valid drivers license
  • Must be able to read, write and speak the English language
  • Must be clean and neat in appearance
  • Must be of sound physical and mental condition, capable of performing all assigned duties
  • Must complete ALL portions of the application before review for approval/disapproval by the Chief

Virginia Beach EMS Volunteer Qualifications

Our Affiliates

Visit the following links for more information about the system and our affiliates:

City of Virginia Beach EMS

Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad

Lives Need Saving

Virginia Beach EMS Dive Team

Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads

National Association of EMT’s

National Association for Search & Rescue

Virginia Beach Fire Department

Virginia Beach Police Department

volunteer

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT
VOLUNTEERING, VISIT:
www.livesneedsaving.org
www.vabeachems.com

local squad information

Contact A Squad

the rescue squad system

The Virginia Beach Rescue Squad System is made up of over 900 volunteers that together serve the community under the coordination of the City of Virginia Beach EMS Department. Each squad is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and supports its operational needs through individual fundraising efforts. Because of these volunteer efforts, pre-hospital emergency medical care in the City of Virginia Beach is free to all and contributes to over $22 million in cost savings to the City.

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