Princess Anne Courthouse Volunteer Rescue Squad

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

05/21/2026

As we continue EMS Week, Today is Save a Life Day!

Interested in becoming CPR/AED/First Aid certified? Visit the American Heart association or search in your browser, "CPR Certification" and look for the AHA or the American Red Cross. If you are already CPR Certified, you can download the app called PulsePoint and you can get notified of nearby CPR Needed alerts! Anyone can download the app.

05/20/2026

As we continue EMS Week, Today is Children's Day!

We participate in local school's Career Day where kids can see what different careers they could do when they grow up. Teaching and watching their faces glow when they see a piece of equipment that is so cool is amazing.

05/19/2026

As we continue EMS Week, Today is Safety Day!

Safety on scene is the #1 priority for every provider. Each unit has reflective vests and ballistic vests to protect us on specific calls. Virginia also has a specific law known as the MOVE OVER law. This law means that when an emergency vehicle is on scene in a road to move over one lane when able or slow down to a safe speed to ensure the first responder's safety.