VB Rescue - Volunteer EMS Squads

09/23/2025

Thank you to everyone who helped us educate and spread the word about VB Rescue & EMS at the Oceana Air Show this past weekend! We had a wonderful time!!!

08/28/2025

💍🚨 Taylor said “Yes”… so what’s stopping you? 👀

Say “Yes” to:

✔️ Being part of a team that’s been making an impact in Virginia Beach since 1942 🚑
✔️ No-cost, nationally recognized EMT training 💙
✔️ Making lifelong friendships 🌊
✔️ Flexible scheduling letting you serve on your time 📚
✔️ So much more ⤵️

🚑 No need for a proposal, just a quick click to learn more at 👉 cbvrs.org/join

07/12/2025

🚨 Rush the Squads is back! 🚨
Ever wondered what it’s like to volunteer with VB Rescue? Now’s your chance to find out!

📍 New Realm Brewing Company
🗓 Saturday, July 26th
🕛 12 PM – 3 PM
📍 1209 Craft Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Join us for a family-friendly afternoon with:
✨ Lawn games
🎟 Raffle prizes
🍿 Refreshments
👋 Meet the volunteers behind your neighborhood rescue squads!

This is your inside look at the life of a VB Rescue volunteer – and how you can join the team. 🩺

✅ Please be sure to register in advance!
Scan the QR code or sign up here: tinyurl.com/Jul26RUSH

Tag a friend who would make a great addition! 🚑

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03/03/2025

It’s time for Plaza Volunteer Rescue Squad’s 3rd Annual Spring to the Rescue Craft & Vendor Fair!

This is a family-friendly event supporting a great cause—helping Plaza Volunteer Rescue Squad continue their lifesaving work. Whether you’re shopping, eating, or just enjoying the atmosphere, your support makes a difference!

Tag your friends, share this post, and let’s make this an unforgettable day!

For more info, contact Kelly & Lisa at [email protected].

10/29/2024

09/21/2024

Are you following us on Instagram? Make sure to follow us there where we can share even more with you, like a look into our weekend at the NAS Oceana Air Show!

08/10/2024

🎉 Congratulations to Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad volunteer Evan Old, the winner of the second quarter VB Rescue Volunteer Referral Raffle Contest! He successfully referred multiple people to apply to be the newest VB Rescue volunteers.

Evan began his VB Rescue journey in the fall of 2021, and says that being able to take care of the people in his hometown is the most fulfilling part of being a volunteer EMT. Congrats Evan and thank you for your dedicated service! 🚑

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08/03/2024

Did you know that we have VB Rescue Junior Rescue Squad?? Youth in grades 8-12 can learn EMS skills that will last a lifetime and get a head start on becoming the next VB Rescue volunteers! 🚑

The Junior Rescue Squad meets two Sundays a month from 3-5pm during the school year.
ℹ️ For more information visit Junior Rescue Squad of Virginia Beach!
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06/10/2024

✨ We want to extend an enthusiastic welcome and congratulations to the new EMT Academy 73!

On Saturday morning, 36 students began their journey at where they will learn the skills and competencies to become the next VB Rescue Volunteer EMTs! 🚑

Interested in an upcoming EMT Academy? Visit VBRescue.org for more information! (Link in bio)

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05/24/2024

📣 We want to extend a well-deserved congratulations to Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad for their achievement as Tidewater EMS Council’s 2024 Outstanding EMS Agency! OPVRS dedicates themselves to outstanding patient care, training, and community involvement. They make all of us proud to be a part of VB Rescue! 👏🏼🎉

Exciting News For Immediate Release: OPVRS is excited to announce our selection as the 2024 Outstanding EMS Agency by the Tidewater EMS Counci l! This award is given annually to an EMS agency that...

05/22/2024

Congratulations to VBVRS volunteer Paramedic Mike Mui for winning the regional EMS Award for Outstanding EMS Prehospital Provider! 🩺

👏🏼 Sending a big round of applause to everyone who won an award at the 2024 Tidewater Healthcare Expo, thank you for all your hard work!

This year 12 individuals or organizations were presented with Regional EMS Awards at a dinner during the 2024 Tidewater Healthcare Expo last week. Today we are profiling four recipients - visit the TEMS YouTube channel to see the video clips that were created for each winner:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUFtG30NLTjrcwVvHXyZbLUWx1Sk-v2p2

-- Regional EMS Award for Outstanding Contribution to EMS Telecommunication
Tiffany Pierce/ Portsmouth Fire Rescue & Emergency Services

-- Regional EMS Award for Outstanding Contribution to EMS for Children
Amy Dunn-Brown/ City of Suffolk Department of Fire & Rescue

-- The James M. Wagenbach Award for Outstanding Prehospital Educator
David Jacob/ Chesapeake Fire Department

-- Regional EMS Award for Outstanding EMS Prehospital Provider
Mike Mui/ VB Rescue - Volunteer EMS Squads

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