Washington County Life Saving Crew, INC.

06/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported us! Regardless of what agency you supported today; all donations helped and that’s the real win!

06/05/2026

🚑🤍 The Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is happening RIGHT NOW!

Come out and donate blood to help save lives and support your local first responders. Every donation makes a difference!

While you’re here, don’t forget to cast your vote for the Washington County Life Saving Crew in this year’s Battle of the Badges competition. Let’s show our community spirit and bring home the trophy! 🏆

📍 Abingdon Police Department
⏰ Now through 6:00 PM

06/05/2026

Come out and give to a good cause! Don’t forget to give your vote to Washington County Life Saving Crew

UPDATE: They had 195 total donations, with the Washington County VA Lifesaving Crew winning the title with 73 donations on their behalf.
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Which first responders will you support??
🩸🚓 🚒 Battle of the Badges 2026 🚑 🚔🩸
happening at the Abingdon Police Department until 6pm!!

When I left a short time ago, the Washington County, VA Lifesaving Crew was winning.

First responders have teamed up with Marsh Regional Blood Center to see which Abingdon agency brings in the most donors, and YOU decide who gets the credit. 🏆

With a goal of 300 donors, just one donation can save up to 3 lives. ❤️

Who are you voting for?
🔵 Abingdon Police Department
🔴 Abingdon, Virginia Fire Department
🟤 Washington County Virginia Sheriff's Office
🔵 Virginia State Police
🟢 Washington County Life Saving Crew, INC.

📅 Friday, June 5, 2026
⏰ 10 AM to 6 PM
📍 Abingdon Police Department

06/05/2026

🏆🩸Battle of the Badges is TODAY!! ! 🚑

📅 Friday, June 5, 2026
⏰10 AM – 6 PM
📍Abingdon Police Department

Who gets your vote?
🔵 Abingdon Police Department
🔴 Abingdon, Virginia Fire Department
🟤 Washington County Virginia Sheriff’s Office
🔵 Virginia State Police
🟢 Washington County Life Saving Crew, INC.

🎯 Goal: 300 donors

Every blood donation has the power to save lives.

05/31/2026

🏆🩸Battle of the Badges is this week!! ! 🚑

📅 Friday, June 5, 2026
⏰10 AM – 6 PM
📍Abingdon Police Department

Who gets your vote?
🔵 Abingdon Police Department
🔴 Abingdon, Virginia Fire Department
🟤 Washington County Virginia Sheriff’s Office
🔵 Virginia State Police
🟢 Washington County Life Saving Crew, INC.

🎯 Goal: 300 donors

Every blood donation has the power to save lives.

Blood cannot be manufactured—it can only come from generous donors. Every day, patients rely on donated blood for emergencies, surgeries, cancer treatments, chronic illnesses, and childbirth complications. A single traumatic accident victim may need dozens of units of blood in just hours.

Donating blood is important because:

🩸 It saves lives immediately – Blood is often needed in life-or-death emergencies where there’s no substitute.

🩸 It supports your local community – Donations stay within the healthcare system serving neighbors, friends, and families in your area.

🩸 Demand is constant – Blood has a short shelf life (red blood cells about 42 days, platelets only about 5–7 days), so supplies must be continually replenished.

🩸 It helps vulnerable patients – Cancer patients, premature infants, surgical patients, and those with blood disorders may depend on regular transfusions.

🩸 Anyone can need blood unexpectedly – A car crash, medical emergency, or major surgery can happen to anyone, anytime.

🩸 One donation can help multiple patients – Whole blood can often be separated into red cells, plasma, and platelets, helping more than one person.

When you donate blood, you’re giving more than blood—you’re giving time, hope, and a second chance to someone in your community. The person who receives your donation could be a neighbor, coworker, friend, or even a loved one. A simple hour of your day can mean a lifetime for someone else! So come out, roll up your sleeves, and give for a life saving cause!

05/24/2026

We encourage you to take a moment & pause for one minute to honor those who have died in service to their nation.
This weekend is so much more than gatherings and time off; it’s about honoring those who never made it home. 🇺🇸

05/24/2026

As EMS Week comes to a close, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank the dedicated officers of Washington County Life Saving Crew. Behind every call, event, and training are leaders working tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our organization running smoothly. Your commitment, leadership, and countless unseen hours do not go unnoticed. Thank you for all you do for the crew & its members.

Not pictured: Truck Lt. EMT T. Estes

05/22/2026

As we celebrate graduation season, we want to recognize 3 very special members of our EMS family who are graduating this year! 🎓🚑
Being involved in EMS as a young person is about so much more than learning medical skills—it’s about building character, responsibility, compassion, and confidence. Our junior members learn how to stay calm under pressure, work as part of a team, serve their community, and make a difference in someone’s worst moments.
The experience gained through EMS at a young age creates leaders. Whether these graduates go on to careers in healthcare, public safety, or entirely different paths, the lessons they’ve learned here, service, dedication, resilience, and heart; will stay with them for life.
We are incredibly proud of our 3 graduating junior members and thankful for the time, energy, and passion they’ve given to serving our community alongside us.
Please join us in congratulating the Class of 2026! Your future is bright, and we can’t wait to see where life takes you. 🎓🚑

05/22/2026

Congratulations to the Abingdon High School Class of 2026! 🎓

Today we celebrate your hard work, dedication, and all that you’ve accomplished to reach this milestone. As you begin your next chapter; whether that’s college, trade school, military service, or entering the workforce, we wish you success, happiness, and endless opportunities ahead.
Your community is proud of you, and we can’t wait to see the impact you make. Congratulations, Falcons! 🤍💙🖤

05/17/2026

This EMS Week, we celebrate more than emergency medicine—we celebrate the connection between our EMS providers and the community we are honored to serve.

Every call is more than an emergency. It’s a neighbor needing help, a family facing uncertainty, a child who needs comfort, or a friend experiencing one of the hardest moments of their life.

At WCLSC, serving this community is more than our mission—it’s our privilege. Whether responding to emergencies, supporting community events, providing education, or standing ready when you need us most, we are proud to serve the people of Washington County.

This week, we thank our EMTs, AEMTs, Paramedics, volunteers, support staff, and our public safety partners for their compassion, professionalism, and commitment to caring for our community.

And to our community—thank you for your trust, your support, and the opportunity to serve you.

💚 Always there. Always ready.
🚑 Serving Washington County since 1952.

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