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)

This past weekend, IWVRS staffed the Isle of Wight County Fair alongside Windsor Volunteer Rescue Squad, Isle of Wight County Fire Rescue, and several other volunteer agencies. Thank you to Windsor VRS for hosting us, and we look forward to next year!... (Full Story & Photos)

This weekend, our members had the opportunity to train with Bob Page’s High-Performance Ventilation class and practice BLS Mega Code simulations. Participants were able to see their beginning and final results of effective ventilation with a BVM utilizing a feedback device.

We were joined by partners from Rushmere VFD, Isle of Wight Dispatch, Isle of Wight County Fire Rescue, and IWVRS volunteers.

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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 Mindi Ellis (tcc@iwvrs.com), for more information.

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