Dante Rescue Squad

05/01/2026

We are actively seeking volunteers

11/27/2025

View Lori Lee Phillips Mullins's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

11/27/2025

Lori you will surely be missed by all of us here at the department.

07/20/2025

04/04/2025

07/11/2024

View Norman Leon Rexrode, Jr.'s obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

04/30/2024

*** Update*** Miley Meade has been located in the state of Florida and she is ok.

The Russell County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing juvenile. Miley Meade age 17 is missing from the Castlewood area in Russell County, Virginia. Meade was last seen at her residence on April 26, 2024, at approximately 11pm. Anyone that may have any information on her whereabouts is urged to contact the Sheriff's Office at (276) 889-8033.

02/17/2024

Our new ram 5500 replaced the old 2005 gmc ambulance. That was in service for about 19 years

02/05/2024

DANTE, VIRGINIA, FEBRUARY 5, 2024 — The Dante Rescue Squad has proudly placed a new ambulance in service. The vehicle is funded through a grant from the Rescue Squad Assistance Fund, administ…

01/14/2024

01/08/2024

Wind Advisory
From Tue 1 am until 7 pm EST

Action Recommended
Execute a pre-planned activity identified in the instructions
Issued By
Knoxville/Tri-Cities - TN, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Portions of the Cumberland Plateau and higher elevations of southwest Virginia
Description..WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY...

WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected in higher elevations.

WHERE...Portions of the Cumberland Plateau and higher elevations of southwest Virginia.

WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.