Harrisonburg Rescue Squad, Inc.

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Harrisonburg Rescue Squad, Inc.

100% Volunteer, 100% of the Time. Always welcoming motivated and dedicated members. We offer new member training, EVOC certification, and many other EMS courses.

Harrisonburg Rescue Squad is a volunteer agency that provides service to Harrisonburg and parts of Rockingham County. HRS owns and maintains a full fleet complete with ambulances, response vehicles, a Heavy Rescue Vehicle, and a Mass Casualty Incident Response Unit. R40 has approximately 200 active volunteer members and responds to over 9,000 calls-for-service per year. The volunteers take pride in the ability to provide extensive life-saving services to the local community.

05/23/2026

HRS is excited to announce newly released providers! The following are now released to practice independently as Paramedics, EMTs (Attendant In Charge), Drivers, Preceptors (mentors), or Duty Officers (shift supervisors).

Please join us in congratulating the following providers for being released at the various levels:

- Liz B., Paramedic
- Cristian O., Driver preceptor
- McKenna E., AIC

Thank you for all you do for the agency and community and congratulations!

If you have an interest in volunteering, please visit our website, www.harrisonburgrescue.org

05/19/2026

This month, Harrisonburg Rescue Squad purchased new Zoll Zenix monitors! These new monitors will replace our old Zoll monitors after almost 10 years of service. While the capabilities are similar, these new monitors will be a vital piece of equipment on the ambulances and SERVs, allowing our members to obtain vitals, EKGs, and perform life saving electrotherapy more efficiently!

05/18/2026

National EMS week is May 17th-May 23rd!

Harrisonburg Rescue Squad would like to express gratitude and appreciation to our members who volunteer their time, the surrounding agencies, and the community we serve. We recognize that running EMS is a privilege and that the trust the community has in its first responders cannot be taken for granted.
This week is meant to recognize those who put in the training, education, time, and service to provide medical care to those experiencing hardships. From ground transports to fire departments to air medical, thank you for your service!

05/16/2026

Harrisonburg Rescue Squad would to congratulate our 19 members who are graduating this week from JMU or Harrisonburg High School! Our members have volunteered countless hours serving the community on top of completing the requirements needed to obtain their degrees. Please join us in thanking them for their service! We look forward to watching them grow in their careers, whether its in grad school, the workforce, or their time at HRS!

05/13/2026

The top call runner for the month of April is...

JAYDE S. WITH 74 CALLS! 🎉

Jayde has consistently been one of the top ten call runners, reflecting her true dedication to our agency. She shares that “Every call has been a learning experience, and I’m still growing with each one. I am fortunate to work alongside people who are willing to support and push me to become a better AIC.” Jayde is also frequently seen around the station, helping to staff additional ambulances or serving in her new role as a driver preceptor. Her willingness to step in and help wherever needed does not go unnoticed! Jayde’s strong work ethic not only elevates her own performance but also sets an example for all around her.

Thank you for all that you do, Jayde!

THE RUNNERS UP ARE… 🎉

2. Kaci F. with 57 calls

3. Raghav C. with 49 calls

4. Herry P. with 44 calls

5. Ben B. with 42 calls

6. Cristian O. with 41 calls

7. Charles L. and McKenna E. with 38 calls

8. Nick H. with 35 calls

9. Sara A. C. with 31 calls

10. Liz B., Travis M., and Chloe G. with 30 calls

A huge thank you to all of our incredible members for your continued dedication in April and year-round. We appreciate all you do for our agency!

If you have an interest in volunteering or learning more, please visit our website,

05/12/2026

HRS is excited to announce newly released providers! The following are now released to practice independently as Paramedics, EMTs (Attendant In Charge), Drivers, Preceptors (mentors), or Duty Officers (shift supervisors).

Please join us in congratulating the following providers for being released at the various levels:

- Raghav C., Driver preceptor
- Emily P., Driver preceptor
- Jayde S., Driver preceptor
- Steven S., Driver

Big thank you from HRS for their hard work and continuing education!

Have any interest in volunteering with Harrisonburg Rescue Squad? Please visit our website, www.harrisonburgrescue.org.

05/10/2026

May 6th through May 12th is national nurses week!

At Harrisonburg Rescue, we have multiple nurses who are members that volunteer their skill, knowledge, and time for the community and agency! We want to recognize the hard and caring work they do at both their professional careers in hospitals, clinics, ambulance and helicopters, and their time at HRS.

From HRS and the community, happy national nurses week and thank you for everything!

Annelise E- Emergency Department, Inova
Cayla W- Augusta Health (FNP)
Courtney F - Cardiac Cath Lab, Sentara RMH
Emily F- Pediatric ICU, UVA (NP)
Erin S- Nurse Anesthetist, Bon Secours St Mary’s Hospital
Jill G- Endoscopy, Sentara RMH
Jordyn F- Flight Nurse, Pegasus UVA
Katie M- Emergency Department & CCU, Sentara RMH
Kelly M- Nurse Anesthetist, Chippenham
Kyle T- Outpatient Operation Room, UVA
Laura M- Emergency Department, Sentara RMH and UVA
Liz B- Medical ICU, UVA
Luke H- Thoracic Cardiovascular ICU, UVA
Meghan D- Cardiac ICU, INOVA Fairfax
Molly K- Rapid Response, UVA
Morgan S- Emergency Department, Inova
Natalie L- Thoracic Cardiovascular ICU, UVA
Ramon M- Nurse Anesthetist, Roanoke CMH
Sarah C- Neonatal ICU, UVA (NP)
Skylar H- Emergency Department, Reston Hospital
Taylore H- Thoracic Cardiovascular ICU, UVA

If you have an interest in volunteering, please visit our website at Harrisonburgrescue.org.

04/30/2026

HRS is excited to announce newly released providers! The following are now released to practice independently as Paramedics, EMTs (Attendant In Charge), Drivers, Preceptors (mentors), or Duty Officers (shift supervisors).
Please join us in congratulating the following providers for being released at the various levels:

- Riley E., Paramedic
- Zachary L., Paramedic
- Raghav C., AIC
- Nick H., AIC
- Dillon P., AIC
- Kaci F., Driver
- Logan H., Driver
- Elysa M., Driver

Thank you for everything you do for the comminuty and agency!

Want to learn more about Harrisonburg Rescue Squad and volunteering opportunities? Visit our website, www.harrisonburgrescue.org.

04/19/2026

APRIL MEMBERSHIP SPOTLIGHT!

Harrisonburg Rescue Squad’s membership spotlight for the month of April is our senior member, Paramedic Max Kutil!

Max joined HRS in July 2020, seeking clinical experience after hearing about the agency from a friend who was already a member. While studying at JMU, Max completed the required training to be released as both a driver and Attendant-in-Charge (AIC). He now serves as a paramedic and Duty Officer, in addition to volunteering as a Driver Preceptor, BLS Preceptor, and ALS Preceptor.

When asked about the best qualities of HRS, Max highlights “The people. Seeing old friends and meeting new providers. Every person at this agency has a drive to provide the best possible care, and it’s refreshing to see the commitment that everyone has to being their best.” He also speaks highly of the agency’s strong emphasis on training and the exceptional quality of its providers, from experienced flight providers to the newest AICs. Max shares that he would feel confident being cared for by any member of the team. Additionally, Max credits his time at HRS with helping him gain confidence and shaping him both personally and professionally, along with teaching him valuable lessons in humility and grace.

At HRS, Max can always be counted on to assist with training. He especially enjoys creating high-quality training scenarios for members at all levels and hopes to establish a regular training program centered around these scenarios in the future. He plans to continue volunteering long enough to achieve life membership and aspires to become a flight nurse.

Currently, Max works full-time as a paramedic with Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad and is a full-time nursing student at Blue Ridge Community College. Outside of school, work, and HRS, Max enjoys a variety of hobbies, particularly those centered around games. He enjoys board games, card games, tabletop gaming, and painting miniature figures. At home, he also cares for a small “zoo” of animals, including several reptiles, along with a dog and two cats.

Harrisonburg Rescue Squad is proud of Max for his growth, commitment to the agency and community, and strives to be the best he can be. We are incredibly lucky to have him as a provider and are excited about what the future holds for him! We appreciate you Max!

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about HRS, please visit our website at www.harrisonburgrescue.org.

04/18/2026

HRS is excited to announce newly released providers! The following are now released to practice independently as Paramedics, EMTs (Attendant In Charge), Drivers, Preceptors (mentors), or Duty Officers (shift supervisors).

Please join us in congratulating the following providers for being released at the various levels:

- Jake B., AIC preceptor
- Andrew C., Driver preceptor
- Hannah B., Driver
- Katrina C., Driver

Thank you for your commitment to the agency and providing for the community!

If you have any interest in volunteering, please visit or website at www.harrisonburgrescue.org.

Address

1700 Reservoir Street
Harrisonburg, VA
22801

Website

http://www.harrisonburgrescue.org/

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