On January 6 2026 at 0824 Medic 64 staffed by Isle of Wight Volunteer Rescue Squad and Isle of Wight Fire Rescue staff transported the first patient to our new hospital, Riverside Smithfield Hospital.
As of this moment, Riverside Smithfield Hospital is officially open and accepting patients. EMS units from Isle of Wight County, Surry County, and Suffolk are now transporting to this facility under ... (Full Story & Photos)

Are you interested in emergency services but have no prior certifications? Our Recruit Program may be for you. No certifications are required to join (must be 18+), and we’ll provide the training you need — including CPR, EMT-B, and EVOC. You’ll have 12 months to complete your certifications while assisting with at least 12 hours of administrative or station duties each month.

Once certified, members ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Isle of Wight Volunteer Rescue Squad is always looking for new members!

To become a regular/associate member, you must be: CPR certified AND EMT certified (Emergency Medical Technician certified or higher) or CPR certified AND EVOC certified (Emergency Vehicle Operations Certified). If you are applying for Junior Membership, which is available to individuals aged 16 to 18, please inquire about ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Rescue Squad offers BLS for healthcare providers classes every second Wednesday of the month from 6:00-10:00 PM. A description and link of the class is provided below. Refer to the left side of the website for information on ACLS and PALS classes as well. Contact Katie Epperson at kepperson@isleofwightus.net for more information.

The AHA’s BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals ... (Full Story & Photos)

IWVRS would like to thank Dardens Country Store for providing food, drinks, and hospitality to all of the first responders today. IWVRS and other agencies distributed the provisions to working crews at the large brush fire incident around Bowling Green road. Incident command was set up just outside the store and crews remain on scene into the night, but the fire is contained at this time.

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