Your Squad

Prepare for an emergency

Learn how and when to call 911 and teach your kids how to do this NOW! Keep an up-to-date FILE OF LIFE posted on your refrigerator at all times. This emergency medical information could save your life by reducing the time an ambulance is on scene. The form and magnetized container is FREE from your squad or can be purchased online or by phone.

Squad equipment and medical personnel

Your rescue squad's equipment and medical technicians are licensed by the State of Virginia, Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) to provide the highest quality emergency medical care possible to those in need. The squad operates three ambulances licensed for both Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS). [That means the ambulances are equipped to support paramedics (ALS providers) and basic emergency medical technicians (BLS providers).]

Two of the squad's ambulances are located in the town of Eagle Rock and one in the village of Glen Wilton. The squad also has two non-transport first responder vehicles licensed for BLS. One of these vehicles is located in the village of Oriskany, the other in Eagle Rock.

Those squad members who are qualified to operate an ambulance and provide emergency medical services undergo training and must pass state controlled written and practical exams. Descriptions of these certification programs are given in the training section of the OEMs website. View a list of squad members who are licensed by the state to provide emergency medical services (Select "Eagle Rock Volunteer Fire Department/Rescue Squad" in the drop-down box then click "Search").

Your Squad is a member of Botetourt Emergency Medical Services

The squad is an active member of Botetourt County Emergency Services. This agency coordinates and manages fire and rescue responses within the county and together with the modern Enhanced 911 dispatch center, provides valuable information and assistance to your rescue squad. In the event the squad is busy on another call or members are not available to staff the ambulances, the 911 dispatch centers alerts other nearby rescue squads who will come to your aid. An ambulance with an ALS career crew provides outstanding assistance during the day (6 am to 6 pm) and one career ALS member is on duty all night. These career medical technicians provide ALS service to all areas of the county.

Squad Meetings, Bylaws and Finances

The squad holds regular business meetings at 7:30 PM on the 4th Monday of each month at the squad building in downtown Eagle Rock. A training meeting is held at at 7:30 PM on the 2nd Monday of each month. You are welcome to attend these meetings and see first hand how your squad is run. Check the squad event calendar for any changes.

The squad operates under a set of Bylaws. You can view these online or download and print a copy.

The squad operates as a nonprofit organization and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Eagle Rock Fire Department. You can view the latest (2006) Form 990 online in PDF format.

A great site for kids and adults.

Complete this emergency information form and attach to your refrigerator. It's FREE from your squad or click the image to purchase.

The Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services provides a wealth of information for residents as well as health care providers.

Squad units are based in Eagle Rock, Glen Wilton and Oriskany. Click to view a map of our "first due" area.

Your squad is an important team member of Botetourt County Emergency Services.

Botetourt County has a state-of-the-art computerized Enhanced 911 dispatch center.