Wythe County Rescue Squad

09/12/2025

AI generated model image of Rescue 38.

1972 Suburban Ambulance.
Still in running condition for special appearance in the annual Wytheville Fire Parade.

07/07/2025

Rest in Peace former member of the Wythe County Rescue Squad, William "Tommy" Hale.

SPEEDWELL, VA William Thomas Tommy Hale, age 67, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the Bland County Nursing Rehab in Bastian, VA. Tommy was born in Wythe County, VA on April 21, 1958. He was preceded in death by his parents John Pearl Hale. Tommy was a graduate

03/14/2025

Way to go George Wythe Varsity boys and girls for winning the 1A basketball state championship! 🏆

Monitor the Wytheville Police Department for info on the es**rt home and celebration on main Street!

01/25/2025

Next Gen Fire training means you need to stay ahead with lithium ION safety awareness, always a step ahead the Virginia Department of Fire Programs is offering an online course Feb 17th through Feb 21, 8am to 5pm. There's no need to register for this computer lab, find an available computer and get started. For more information on all of our courses, visit the conference page at www.vfca.us or download the VFRC2025 app.

01/25/2025

We are hiring!!!

01/09/2025

National Fire Academy State Weekend is right around the corner!

This event will take place March 29-30.

Various NFA training opportunities are offered. VDFP is covering the cost for meal tickets, room and board, and courses. Only thing you have to pay for is your own travel!

Register by February 21.

Click here for more: https://bit.ly/3ZbAJXa

12/14/2024

12/03/2024

Attention folks in Wytheville, Big Stone Gap, and Richlands areas!

Our next offering of EMT classes at Wytheville Community College, Mountain Empire Community College, and Southwest Virginia Community College will begin Thursday, January 9th, 2025.

There are several pathways for funding for this course so most students will pay little to nothing out of pocket and may receive a residual refund check to cover other costs (travel expense, uniform, etc.) associated with course completion. No up-front deposit is required to enroll.

Please contact Cody Jackson at [email protected] or by phone at (276)964-7729.

11/29/2024

📢 Announcing the 2025 NREMT 32-Hour Refresher Course! 🚑

HEART and Richardson Ambulance Service are proud to co-sponsor an NREMT 32-hour Refresher Course in Southwest Virginia.

📅 Dates: 1/21/25, 1/23/25, 1/27/25, & 1/29/25

🕒 Time: 0800-1700

📍Location: 1/21 & 1/23 at Johnston Memorial Hospital - Abingdon

1/27 & 1/29 at Richardson Ambulance Service - Glade Spring Office

▪️ Deadline to register 1/13/25 at 5:00pm

11/21/2024

The Wythe County Rescue Squad sends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sandra Gravely, espically to her husband of 42 years, Life Member Rodger Gravely.

Sandra was a Lifetime member of the Wythe County Rescue Squad Auxiliary and a Lifetime member of the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary where she held offices as Chaplain, Vice President and President.

Thank you for your many years of service to the citizens of Wythe County and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
May you Rest in Peace.

https://www.hornefuneralservice.com/obituaries/sandra-faye-gravely