Quincy Area Volunteer Emergency Corps

Quincy Area Volunteer Emergency Corps Quincy Volunteer Emergency Corps, helping to bring closure to families during tragedies on the rivers, lakes and ponds in the surrounding area.

Imagine, going to work from sun up to sun down, enduring hot and humid temperatures to chilly rainy days, and not getting paid for it. Since 1955 that is exactly what hundreds of men and women in the Quincy Volunteer Emergency Corps (QVEC) have done. The QVEC, a non profit group that operates solely on donations from the community, was established in August 1955, by a few fishing buddies who had o

nly two days before, helped the New Canton Corps recover the body of their friend out of the Mississippi River. Those friends thought that there was a great need for this type of service in our area, and it has proven useful over all these years. All of the members are volunteers, and many use their own boats and fuel to help in the searches. The men and women that make up the corps are from all walks of life, and have come together for one purpose: they want to bring closure and a loved one back to those families who have lost someone.They are on call 24/7, 365 days a year. Most leave their families and sometimes their jobs behind for a couple of hours to a couple of weeks, until they have found the missing. Over the years they have worked boating accidents, car accidents, barge accidents and even plane crashes. They have also found missing hunters and those who had just been enjoying a day on the beach or a swim in the creek. Not all of their work has a loss in the end. Volunteers have helped with sand bagging and evacuations during floods and have given their time on the water and the banks so local organizations could utilize the river safely. They have responded to calls from Hannibal Mo., to Keokuk, Ia. The members will tell you that this is not something that as a child you aspire to do, but rather something we have to do because we would want people like the ones in this group to do the same for us.

12/25/2024

40% OFF Closeout Sale

Tonight is the night! The kitchen is also il open from 430-7. See you there!!
10/27/2023

Tonight is the night! The kitchen is also il open from 430-7. See you there!!

10/21/2023

We raised $968 for the Quincy Neighborhood Federation tonight at FUNdraiser BINGO!!
Thank you to everyone that came out and supported this great cause!

Next week we will be having more BINGO for Quincy Area Volunteer Emergency Corps

Come on out to eagles next Friday!
10/21/2023

Come on out to eagles next Friday!

We raised $968 for the Quincy Neighborhood Federation tonight at FUNdraiser BINGO!!
Thank you to everyone that came out and supported this great cause!

Next week we will be having more BINGO for Quincy Area Volunteer Emergency Corps

02/18/2022

I am kind of speechless with what happened here. This was right on the riverfront here in Quincy the other day. To say this person cheated death is an understatement. The person did fall in the water but made it back on to the ice. Not sure who is was, don’t know any details, but they did get out of the water. Hopefully this post raises awareness as to how serious the event could’ve been. Obviously you can make your own choices, but a little common sense goes a long way. We encourage you to stay off of the ice, especially on the MAIN CHANNEL OF THE RIVER!

Happy Friday everyone!! This holiday weekend looks to be another favorable weekend for boating! We hope everyone has a s...
07/02/2021

Happy Friday everyone!! This holiday weekend looks to be another favorable weekend for boating! We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable weekend! For those that plan to watch fireworks from their vessels, be aware of your surroundings! Navigating the waterways at night can be dangerous. Be on the lookout for debris and other vessels! Enjoy the 3 day weekend!

Just a reminder! Tomorrow! Notice there is an alternate UTV route also! See you there!
06/18/2021

Just a reminder! Tomorrow! Notice there is an alternate UTV route also! See you there!

Summer weather is here and it looks like a good weekend for boating! Tail water levels are getting pretty low, more like...
06/17/2021

Summer weather is here and it looks like a good weekend for boating! Tail water levels are getting pretty low, more like what “normal levels” used to be. Be aware of obstacles in the water when navigating the waterways! There are a lot of people that will be on the river that have not seen these water levels in quite some time, or maybe ever for new boaters. Please wear your life jackets. Adults and children!! Have a good Father’s Day weekend!

06/17/2021

Looking for something to do on Saturday?! Come join the fun!

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