Grottoes Rescue Squad

05/19/2026

Measles is a highly contagious virus that is now linked to an outbreak in Buckingham County. Symptoms often begin with fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes before a rash develops. Vaccination remains the best protection for individuals and our community. If you think you or your child may have measles, call ahead before visiting a healthcare facility to help prevent further spread.

Call 911 immediately if you suspect yourself or a family member to have measles and you or they have difficulty breathing, severe dehydration, altered mental status, seizures, or unresponsiveness.

04/23/2026

Don’t forget to come out and support us in our fundraiser tomorrow at Go Carwash! All single car washes and new membership sale proceeds will bring benefits back to Rescue 20!

Can’t wait to see you guys there!

04/19/2026

It is with profound sadness that we report the passing of Lifetime Member, Sandra Wilberger. Sandy served the Grottoes Rescue Squad and the community for over 40 years serving not only as an EMT, but Sandy held many administrative positions including Secretary, Treasurer, President and President of the Board of Directors.

Sandy was a servant leader and always had the best interest of the organization in mind as she presided over the Board of Directors for many years. Sandy regularly provided advice to new leaders, and especially the President as they were elected to office.

Please keep her friends and family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

https://www.kygers.com/obituaries/Sandra-Lee-Wilberger?obId=48166277

04/18/2026

This evening our crews engaged in a training session to prepare for the upcoming outdoor season. Crews had to hike 1.6 miles up the Madison Run Fire Road to gain access to and treat a difficulty breathing patient. Crews then carried the simulated patient out on a litter. These calls are some of the most challenging that we receive and as expected our personnel performed well.

04/17/2026

Today Captain Stacy Sutherland and Vice President Conner Varner delivered baskets to Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Communications Center and Augusta County Emergency Communications Center.
At Harrisonburg-Rockingham ECC they were greeted by Grottoes Rescue Squad Life Member Brittany Wampler, and were given a tour of the facilities!
At Augusta County EC, they got to meet all of the dispatchers on duty and received a tour of their operations and systems.
Dispatchers are the first individuals to respond to emergencies, listen to the callers concerns, and send the appropriate resources to your emergency. Often times they stay on the line and provide life saving directions to you and your family members in need. They do an excellent job at keeping our communities and our responders safe.

04/10/2026

03/21/2026