Rockbridge County Local 5495

05/09/2025

🚨 Attention all Rockbridge Area First Responders! 🚨

We’re gearing up for the 2nd Annual Guns & Hoses Softball Game, and we want YOU to be part of the action! ⚾🔥

Whether you're looking for some competitive fun or just want to support a great cause, there's a spot for everyone.

📅 Tuesday, July 22nd
📍 Lamore Field at Gray-Minor Stadium

👉 Check out the flyer below for full details, including how to sign up!

Let’s make this year’s game even bigger—see you on the field! 💪

05/06/2025

🚓Mark Your Calendars – July 22, 2025!🚒

It’s time to cheer on our local heroes at the Guns & Hoses Charity Game at Gray–Minor Stadium, VMI!

Gates open at 5:30 PM | Game starts at 6:30 PM

Come out for a night of fun, family, and community spirit! There’ll be activities for the kids, raffle prizes, and exclusive Guns & Hoses shirts available for purchase!

Admission: $5 donation *or* a canned food item donation benefiting RARA (Rockbridge Area Relief Association).

Special thanks to our sponsor, VMI Police, for helping make this event possible!

Let’s fill the stands and make a difference together—see you there!

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Rockbridge County Fire-Rescue & Emergency Management
Rockbridge Regional Public Safety Communications Center
Rockbridge County Sheriff's Office
Buena Vista Police Department
Lexington VA Police Department
Virginia Military Institute

05/04/2025

Every morning, retired Phoenix Fire Capt. Bill Rini takes time to care for his colostomy and uroscopy bags. After more than 30 years riding fire trucks, he

05/04/2025

🔥👊🙏 Happy to our incredible members who bravely put their lives on the line every day to protect communities across the United States and Canada.

Your dedication and service do not go unnoticed.

Stay safe!

05/04/2025

Elevating EMS Awareness and Advocacy During EMS Week – EMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee talks with Dr. Kristin McCabe-Kline, a board member with the ACEP and Chief Christopher Way, president of NAEMT. They explore the vital intersection between emergency medicine and EMS as they kick off EMS Week, discussing its significance beyond mere appreciation gestures like pizza and cake.

The conversation emphasizes the transformation of EMS into a critical healthcare provider within communities, particularly amid rising demands and budgetary constraints. They call for stronger advocacy to ensure EMS receives the recognition, funding and support it requires to thrive. https://buff.ly/OfDBQUd

05/04/2025

:🧠 May is Stroke Awareness Month 💜

Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke — and every minute counts when it comes to survival and recovery. Let’s spread the word and help save lives. Share this post to educate others and encourage regular health check-ups. Together, we can make a difference.

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04/16/2025

ACEP and NAEMT have announced EMS Week 2025, May 18-24, with the theme 'We Care. For Everyone.' Join us in recognizing the vital role of EMS professionals in our communities! Read the full press release: https://buff.ly/EGMb1Gu

04/10/2025

🚨Training Announcement!🚨

Join us Monday, April 21st, for the National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training Program!

✔️ No cost
✔️ No registration is required
✔️ In-service credit is available through DCJS, OEMS, and VDFP

Whether you're fire, EMS, law enforcement, or towing/recovery- this training helps keep you and everyone on the road safer.

02/11/2025

As the flu continues to affect our community, hospitals and urgent care centers are experiencing a rise in patients. Knowing where to seek care can help alleviate the pressure on emergency departments. By doing so, we can ensure that those with the most critical needs receive the attention they deserve. Your well-being matters, and seeking the right care can make a difference for everyone in our community.

Visit https://loom.ly/WF2xN2o to see urgent care locations and wait times.