Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad

08/29/2026

Our thoughts and condolences go out to our sister squad, Tuckahoe VRS, today on the loss of TVRS Life Member Joe Betzala. He was a great story teller, always had a joke ready for you, and would do anything to help someone in need whether he'd just met you or known you for decades. No one was a stranger to him. Joe will be greatly missed by all who knew him. In his honor and memory, share a story with a friend, make a stranger laugh, or help someone in need just like Joe did everyday. Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad

08/17/2026

🏁 Here are a few more pictures of some of our members at Richmond Raceway this past week. 🏁

08/16/2026

⛈️ Rain or shine, LVRS members were proud to be there for the Henrico County community and others who came to see the NASCAR race at Richmond Raceway this past Friday and Saturday. 🏁🚑

07/26/2026

LVRS would like to congratulate Devon, one of our support members, for graduating the Henrico Fire Academy last week! 🔥 🚒
Devon is assigned to Station 19!

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July and 250th Anniversary LVRS Community! 🎆 🎉 🇺🇸
A few of our members were proud to provide coverage for Henrico's July 4th celebration at Dorey Park last evening. We hope everyone has fun, stays safe, and most importantly stays hydrated.

06/22/2026

LVRS would like to spotlight Andy for this Meet the Member Monday. We would like to thank him for dedicating his time to LVRS and the community it serves.

Now its time to Meet the Member!

How long have you been doing EMS?
Since 2000, 26 years.

What are your EMS goals?
To continue to train future EMS providers and watch them grow.

What do you love most about Lakeside?
The interaction with the community and getting to know other members. I've made lifelong friendships over the years. We've also always been on the forefront of new equipment and allowing our members to learn new skills.

When not volunteering, what do you do for work/fun?
I work for the Commonwealth at a healthcare oversight agency. When not volunteering, I'm out with my family and friends or just spending some time relaxing at home.

06/22/2026

This weekend, a few of LVRS members were on a standby at Dorey Park to celebrate Juneteenth with the Henrico County community.

06/16/2026

LVRS members had a great time at Furbish Thrift's Big Astronomical Pet Adoption Bonanza over the weekend. It was adorable getting to see pups find their furever homes. 🐾 🐕
One pup even found a home with one of our member's family! 🎉

06/15/2026

LVRS would like to Spotlight Caitlyn for this Meet the Member Monday. We would like to thank her for dedicating her time to LVRS and the community it serves.

Now its time to Meet the Member!

How long have you been doing EMS?
I've been doing EMS going on 2 years now.

What are your EMS goals?
I plan to further my education with continuing education classes and eventually become a paramedic.

What do you love most about Lakeside?
I love the family I've created at Lakeside!

When not volunteering, what do you do for work/fun?
When not volunteering I'm working at my IFT job, doing Lakeside membership things, or doing fun crafts and planning my wedding!

06/11/2026

Community Responder course for the public offered by Goochland Fire-Rescue.

REMINDER: Register by June 19 to participate in this free training offered on June 27 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Byrd Presbyterian Church. Lunch is included. Seating is limited. To register, email [email protected].