Welcome to the Blue Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad

The Blue Ridge Rescue Squad is an all-volunteer Section 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing emergency medical services and transport to the citizens of Blue Ridge and surrounding localities.  Located centrally to the southeastern portion of Botetourt County, the squad's primary service area extends along the U.S. 460 corridor from the Bedford County line to the Roanoke County border.  Blue Ridge also services all the neighborhoods to the south of 460 and those half-way to Troutville on Mountain Pass.  Many of these neighborhoods are serviced by the Troutville branch of the United States Post Office.

NEWS and SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

In Memory: The Blue Ridge Rescue Squad would like to express our deepest condolences to the families of Chief Posey Dillon and Firefighter William Altice of the Rocky Mount Volunteer Fire Department. Both passed in a tragic vehicle accident while responding to a call in their community. May their heroism never go unforgotten and may God bless their families and the community in this time of mourning.  

Recruitment: The Blue Ridge Rescue Squad is actively recruiting new volunteers.  We welcome all members of the community, regardless of experience.  Members must be 16 years old to join our Junior Rescue Squad.  If you would like to learn more or are ready to get involved, please select the Volunteer tab above.  We look forward to meeting you!

Purgatory Mountain Rescue:  Members of the Boteteourt County Special Operations Team assisted in the rescue of two people on Purgatory Mountain on February 8th.  Two teams ascended the mountain using ATVs, heavy equipment, and by foot to coordinate the rescue.  Members from the Blue Ridge Volutneer Rescue Squad staffed the EMS function on both teams.  The victims were successfully rescued and removed from the mountain by a State Police helicopter.  To read more about the rescue, please visit the Incidents page under the Photos tab above.

Blue Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad Receives State Grant: The Blue Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad was pleased to receive notification on January 5th, 2010 that it has received a 2010 Rescue Squad Assistance Fund grant through the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services.  The grant is a 50/50 match to purchase a Zoll E-Series 12-Lead Defibrillator.  This device will increase the level of care the Blue Ridge Rescue Squad is able to offer.  The E-Series monitor is amongst the most advanced technology available and will assist our providers in assessing cardiac function.  The 12-lead capability will enable some heart attacks to be identified in the field, enabling those patients to receive lifesaving treatment faster.  The value of the grant exceeds $11,000.  The squad is responsible for providing the matching funds necessary to purchase the monitor.  Please consider helping us reach this goal by clicking the Donate tab on the menu above and supporting the Blue Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad with your tax-deductible gift today!

Structure Fire Response: The Blue Ridge Rescue Squad assisted the Blue Ridge Volunteer Fire Department in its response to a major structure fire on January 2nd.  The squad responded with two fully-staffed Advanced Life Support medic units and a support vehicle.  While no treatment was required, Blue Ridge established a rehab unit on scene, stocked with refreshments, and provided EMS standby in the event emergency care was needed.  To read more about the fire and see our photos, please visit the Incidents page under the Photos tab above.

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