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Virginia Tech Rescue Squad

The Virginia Tech Rescue Squad is the Emergency Medical Service agency serving the campus of Virginia Tech.

It is a volunteer student-run organization committed to providing the finest emergency medical service available to the University community.

09/03/2026

This is your sign to join VTRS! Applications are open, with information sessions on September 5th and 6th at 10AM and 12PM. Hope to see you there!

Apply at rescue.vt.edu — link in bio!

09/01/2026

Ready to make a difference at Virginia Tech? Join Virginia Tech Rescue Squad!

Applications open soon, with information sessions, an open house, and a cookout to help you learn more about VTRS and meet the team.

📅 Recruitment: Aug. 30 – Sept. 5

🍔 Cookout: Sept. 6 at 6PM 
📚 Info Sessions: Sept. 5–6 at 10AM & 12PM
(Sign up in bio!)  
🏠 Open House: Sept. 7–8, 10AM-4PM 
📝 Applications due Sept. 8 at 5 PM

Apply at rescue.vt.edu — link in bio!

08/27/2026

Mock DUI is less than 3 days away, join us on August 30th @ 1pm on the Drillfield! See the impact of impaired driving through a realistic training scenario and learn why one decision can change everything.

08/25/2026

Meet Rescue 156, the newest addition to the VTRS fleet!

Our new Ford F-450 is ready to hit the road and help us continue serving the Hokie community 24/7, 365 days a year. We’re excited to put 156 to work. Welcome to the squad Rescue 156!

08/17/2026

DUI arrests are now nearly six times higher than they were in 2021.

Behind every statistic is a life changed by one decision. Join us on August 30 at 1:00 PM on the Drillfield for our Mock DUI demonstration.

Watch emergency responders recreate the aftermath of an impaired driving crash and see the real-life
consequences that can follow a single choice.

08/10/2026

One choice can change everything. Join us on August 30 @ 1pm on the Drillfield for our Mock DUI demonstration and witness the real-life consequences of impaired driving. Make the choice that gets everyone home safely.

Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more information.

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

We wish everyone a Happy Fourth of July! As the holiday weekend continues, remember to celebrate safely as we celebrate the spirit of independence! Stay safe, look out for one another, and enjoy the holiday weekend! 🇺🇸

05/25/2026

Today, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

Memorial Day is a time to reflect on those who gave their lives in defense of our freedoms. The courage and selflessness of these heroes will forever live on in our hearts. Let us remember and honor them today and every day.

We are forever grateful.

05/18/2026

We would like to thank all the EMS providers that help us support the Virginia Tech community!

Our members along with providers from other agencies not only run 911 calls, but they also staffing athletic events and provide trainings to students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Join us in celebration all EMS providers around the country for EMS Week!

05/17/2026

Another year of serving our community, growing as providers, and making memories that will stay with us long after the tones drop.

Thank you to every member, officer, and supporter who helped make this year possible. From long nights, difficult calls, trainings, standbys, football games and everything in between this year remind us why VT Rescue is so special.

Here’s to another year of learning, leadership, and service.

#2025-2026 -Prosim

Address

Blacksburg, VA
24060

Website

http://www.rescue.vt.edu/, https://www.rescue.vt.edu/index/ApplytoVTRS.html, https://givingday.vt.edu/giving-day/107794/

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