Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad

05/04/2025

Pictured here are two of our Paramedics Billy Garrett and our newest member David Harris. In this picture they are going over a ventilator. This is used for major breathing difficulty calls. This helps our patients with a multitude of functions to support your breathing. This machine gives us the same capabilities as the hospitals.

We are often lulled into thinking our Rescue Squad is just a "small town rescue squad". Our organization prides itself on having the best and most advanced equipment/capabilities. We truly practice "big city medicine" in our small town. We are the only rural Rescue Squad in our area that carries this equipment and has the ability to practice Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI). RSI is the ability to take over breathing for our patients with extreme breathing difficulties. This is accomplished with the combined use of medication, intubation (breathing tube), and the ventilator (pictured).

We all hope you have a wonderful and safe day in our wonderful county!

12/26/2023

We would like to take a second and thank The Seafood Shack for supplying the duty crews with supper last night! The crews were extremely thankful for their delicious meals. Rob and Amy are always very generous towards our first responders! We can't thank them enough for their generosity! So next the next time you're looking a delicious meal please help support their business!

Stay safe and Happy Holidays!

07/28/2021

We are hiring!!!! We are actively seeking applicants for the positions of AEMT, EMT-I, and Paramedic. Contact us at 804-725-2800 or [email protected], [email protected]

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09/02/2020

Here is a picture of the bay floor tonight at the building. This is just the tip of the iceberg looking over all citizens tonight. It's a beautiful thing when all agencies come together for the greater good.

06/26/2020

We would like to just take a second today and recognize some people for their efforts in assisting the the Rescue Squad lately!!! Bavon Beach Home Owners Association and Swords Marine, we just wanted to recognize them for their willingness to drop everything and lend a helping hand to our organization and community. It was greatly appreciated by our personnel and the other citizens in need!!!

03/16/2020

Good Evening,

We at the Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad (MVRS) would like to take a moment to discuss CORVID-19 SARS2 (Coronavirus) and how it will affect our daily operations. This is a very serious matter that we here are continuously monitoring. Although we don't have any confirmed cases present here in the county, it doesn't mean we shouldn't be prepared. MVRS has had some policy changes due to the seriousness of this disease to protect you, your loved ones, and our providers.

1) We have asked the Mathews County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) Dispatchers to ask the caller if they have Flu-like symptoms (fever, runny or stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, muscle or body aches, headache, or fatigue). If you have any of these symptoms do not be embarrassed, please share that information with the MCSO Dispatchers and the responding crews. This will help us limit the exposure to the virus and continue to allow our providers to respond to calls.

2) If at any time during the incident or prior to our arrival we are notified of Flu-like symptoms we will put on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This PPE will include a gown, eye protection, gloves, and an N95 mask on the providers. There will also be a surgical mask or oxygen mask placed on the patient. We understand that this visually looks to be "overkill" but this is what the Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) recommends for us to follow.

3) Family members will no longer be allowed to travel in the ambulance unless it is a Pediatric patient. Then and only then will there be allowed one Parent/Guardian/Caretaker to ride, regardless of the nature of the call. This will also limit the number exposed and the potential exposure of our providers to this disease.

We are truly sorry if this upsets anyone or is an inconvenience. We are just trying to follow the recommendations of the CDC and use our best judgment to protect everyone involved. We as always are here for you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We have a precious resource in our providers that we have a limited supply of and as stated above we're trying to do everything we can to protect everyone involved.

Thank you for your continued support during these trying times. It is an absolute honor to serve our little slice of heaven our Mathews County. Attached below is a link to the CDC at its recommendations for your home.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) - Get Your Household Ready for Coronavirus Disease 2019

12/11/2019

We would like to take this time to thank all the providers that showed up for tonight's training. We'd also like to thank Riverside Health System and VCU LifeEvac3 for the training tonight. The knowledge gained tonight will help save a life tomorrow!

12/09/2019

If you have roughly 3 minutes and 1 second please take a look at this. This truly is the biggest difference maker for out of hospital cardiac arrest. With each compression on the patients chest you're increasing the chance of survival until trained professionals can take over. We truly thank all of you for your support and help in all situations. Stay safe out there, and remember we still make house calls! 😉😉

Learn how to save people's lives while laughing at the same time!

07/05/2019

MVRS said goodbye to a legend today. RIP Lindy after 25 or more years of service you will be missed by all.

06/29/2019

Congratulations to our new officers at MVRS.

Scott Bergman President, Chris Hudgins and Matt Haraburda voted to the Board of Directors with Chris being elected Chairman of Board. Congratulations to all!

06/29/2019

MVRS would like to Congratulate Dan Hill on receiving his Lifetime Membership award and pins for 10 years of service. Thank you Dan!

05/21/2019

Happy EMS Week from MVRS Auxiliary to all MVRS members!