Princess Anne Courthouse Volunteer Rescue Squad

06/17/2026

Your well-being is our #1 priority. Providing the best pre-hospital emergency care possible to the residents in our community since 1947. Interested in being that pre-hospital emergency care to others? Visit the link in the comments to learn more about volunteering!

06/15/2026

🚑 NEW ADVANCED EMT AIC ALERT! 🚑
Join us in congratulating Donna on her release as an EMT-Advanced Attendant-in-Charge.

Congratulations on this achievement!

06/12/2026

🚑 NEW AIC ALERT! 🚑
Join us in congratulating Allison on his release as an Attendant-in-Charge.

Allison joined EMS because she wanted to learn more about emergency medicine and believes it is really important to give back to the community through volunteering. She chose Rescue 5 because throughout academy everyone she met from courthouse was just immediately so welcoming, it felt like the only right option! In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach no matter the time of the year. We look forward to working with you on the streets and congratulations on this amazing achievement.

05/31/2026

Today we remember the lives lost in the municipal shooting 7 years ago. Each victim was a cherished individual, a beloved family member, a dear friend, a valued colleague, and a vibrant part of their community. These individuals are:

Laquita C. Brown
Ryan Keith Cox
Tara Welch Gallagher
Mary Louise Crutsinger Gayle
Alexander Mikhail Gusev
Joshua O. Hardy
Michelle Langer
Richard H. Nettleton
Katherine A. Lusich Nixon
Christopher Kelly Rapp
Herbert Snelling
Robert Williams

To learn more about each victim visit LoveForVB.com

05/28/2026

05/26/2026

🚑 NEW AIC ALERT! 🚑
Join us in congratulating Chris on his release as an Attendant-in-Charge.

Chris joined EMS because he used to support his Navy command Emergency Medical Team and since retired, wanted to get back into it. He chose Rescue 5 because it is close to where he lives and he liked how we worked together. In his free time, he is an avid motorcycle rider. We look forward to working with you on the streets and congratulations on this amazing achievement.

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day! Today we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their sacrifice inspires our mission every day. We remember. We are grateful.

05/24/2026

This past week, VBFD Life Safety hosted its Homeschool Public Safety Day! We were able to show off our team and what we do as Volunteers in EMS to our homeschool kids.

05/23/2026

As EMS Week ends, we want to thank the hard work and dedication of our past volunteers and members of Rescue 5.

Some notable members who have since passed are:

Robert Edward Lee, Life Member and Past Chief
Forest "Chuck" Benson, Former Treasurer
James Baily "BUDDY" Harrison Jr, Past Chief
J. Custis Payne, Past Chief
Carl "SONNY" Christian, Past President
Elsie Benson, First Female ALS Provider in Virginia Beach, Past Chief, Life Member
Robert Helfant, Past Chief, Life Member

Ther are so many more that did amazing things within our organization to make up our history. We thank them all for their service and time with our organization.

05/22/2026

As EMS Week comes to an end, we want to thank the hard work and dedication of our volunteers.

Every shift, you are the calm in someone’s storm. The answer to someone’s call. You are there to help those in need. You make a difference no matter how big or small to your community every shift.

We invite our community to join us in showing appreciation. Please leave a message of thanks or gratitude for our volunteers in the comment