Welcome to the East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad
Thank you for visiting our Internet site. As a 24/7 rescue squad located in historic Hanover County, Virginia, East Hanover provides the best in patient care in an emergency "911" setting. We want to give you the opportunity to stay in touch with our rescue squad, let you know about our operations, our community involvement, and how to volunteer your time and efforts at East Hanover VRS.
East Hanover VRS was founded on July 4, 1969. The rescue squad rotates several day duty crews and six nightly duty crews for "every day of the year" coverage. Our Senior, Junior, Auxiliary, and Life Members are currently approaching 150 members, but with the fantastic growth now being experienced by the East Hanover Community and Hanover County overall, more volunteers are needed. Our bond with the Hanover Fire/EMS Department is strong as the county runs a combination system of volunteers and paid staff. The County's information can be found on the LINKS page of this website.
East Hanover is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, and our tax returns can be found by going to www.guidestar.org. We encourage the citizens of our community to take a few short moments to become familiar with the squad and its operations.
It is East Hanover's intent to connect to our community by providing you information about us, who our volunteers are, and where you can find us. EHVRS urges our community to check this site frequently and click on the links provided.
EAST HANOVER TO HOST - VIRGINIA SAFE BOATING CLASS
JUNE 26, 27, AND 28, 2012
East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad will be hosting a Virginia Safe Boating Class, on Tuesday through Thursday evening, June 26, 27, and 28, 2012. The class will start each evening at 6:00 PM, and will end at approximately 9:00 PM.
This class will qualify you as a safe boater through the State of Virginia. Registration is online at www.vadgif.gov, or please contact Glenn Schneider at (804) 550-1383.
Please pass the word to your friends and family.
VOLUNTEER LEEANN ASHBY HONORED AT SQUIRRELS GAME
APRIL 29, 2012
On Sunday, 04/29/12, Fire/EMS member LeeAnn Ashby was honored for her volunteer service in Hanover. The Richmond Flying Squirrels hosted a Hero Night event to acknowledge area First Responders. LeeAnn was selected for special recognition and was treated to that long standing tradition of throwing out a ceremonial first pitch. LeeAnn is a skilled Emergency Medical Technician active with East Hanover Rescue and Mechanicsville Fire. Her performance, duty and the great level of care she extends Hanover’s citizens & visitors were cited as the baseball organization acknowledged her community involvement as a First Responder.
Congratulations and thank you, LeeAnn.
AMAZING RACE 2012 - BOY SCOUT TROOP 535
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT THIS GREAT EVENT
VFW PUBLIC SAFETY AWARDS FOR 2011
EAST HANOVER'S STEPHEN LEWIA - EMT OF THE YEAR!
On January 26, 2012, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Battlefield Post 9808, honored Lieutenant R. L. "Ladd" Grindstaff as 2011 Firefighter of the Year, and East Hanover's own Stephen Lewia, our Director of Training, as the 2011 Emergency Medical Technician of the Year.
CLICK HERE TO BE TAKEN TO THE STORY, as East Hanover celebrates the success and accomplishments of both Stephen and Ladd!
VISIT YOUR SQUAD AS THEY "STAND BY" FOR THEIR COMMUNITY
May 19, 2012 - BATTLEFIELD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FAMILY FUN CARNIVAL
As in years past, your EHVRS volunteers will be at the Battlefield Park Elementary School to be part of the always enjoyable, Family Fun Carnival. Stop by between the hours of 10 AM and 2 PM on May 19, 2012, and say "Hey" to our members. They will be happy to chat.
The photo to the right was taken during a previous Family Fun Carnival event, and shows one of the many tours given that day.
June 2, 2012 - ASHLAND STRAWBERRY FAIRE
Saturday, June 2, 2012, the East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad will be participating in the 2012 edition of the Annual Ashland Strawberry Faire that will be located throughout the campus of Randolph Macon College. Our specialized Bike Patrol will be helping out during this all day event, and we look forward to seeing all our friends of the squad that Saturday. We will be present from 7:30 AM until the end, at approximately 5:00 PM. Talk to our members about the squad's Membership Program, and become a part of a dynamic organization.
June 2, 2012 - COLONIAL DOWNS STRAWBERRY HILL RACES
When you come to Colonial Downs on Saturday, June 2, 2012 to take part in the Strawberry Hill Races, you may have the opportunity to visit with your East Hanover Volunteers. They will be assisting the New Kent County Fire Department, and depending on call volume and what happens to calls back home, will be available to chat. They plan on being at Colonial Downs all day, but remember that patients come first. Your volunteers will be present as a Medical Team stand-by.
June 23, 2012 - FIRST SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH SUMMER FESTIVAL
Saturday, June 23, 2012, East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad members. will be at First Shiloh Baptist Church for their Annual Summer Festival. The youth of the church have invited the rescue squad to provide our volunteers and units for "show-and-tell" for the children and youth who will attend the festival. The proceeds of this event will benefit the Sonlight Learning Center of Mechanicsville. Our people and units will be at the church from 11 AM to 2 PM. Applications available upon request!
July 14, 2012 - HANOVER TOMATO FESTIVAL
Place the date of Saturday, July 14, 2012 in your calendars. It's the 2012 Annual Hanover County Tomato Festival, featuring the best tasting tomatoes ever! Your volunteers from East Hanover will be on duty all day for this event that traditionally draws about 40,000 spectators. The squad will be present, along with Emergency Medical Service organizations from around the area, to help should anything go wrong. Stop by and chat with us, check out what we do, and see if joining our organization might be part of your future.
HOW TO SCHEDULE YOUR RESCUE SQUAD FOR A STAND-BY!
If any church, civic, or community group or corporation has a function or event that wishes to have The East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad participate either to assist in Emergency Medical Services or to have the volunteers and units for "show-and-tell", please e-mail our Public Relations Director, Ms. Melinda Scott at publicrelations@ehvrs.org, or call her at (804) 746-5883. Melinda and her committee will be glad to arrange a "stand-by" event for your association or organization.
If any church, civic, or community group or corporation has a function or event that wishes to have The East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad participate either to assist in Emergency Medical Services or to have the volunteers and units for "show-and-tell", please e-mail our Public Relations Director, Ms. Melinda Scott at publicrelations@ehvrs.org, or call her at (804) 746-5883. Melinda and her committee will be glad to arrange a "stand-by" event for your association or organization.
COME VISIT EAST HANOVER!
When you have a moment, and are near the East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad on Walnut Grove Road, stop by and visit with us. You may call and schedule a visit as well for larger groups such as classes or associations. The knowledge given to our younger citizens about why an ambulance may be needed, empowers them to help their family and friends. Sometimes an ambulance may be scary to our youth. We at East Hanover, try to not make it so!
Pictured to the right, are the Currie family. Scott Currie and his three daughters, are learning about the response unit, what the equipment does, and why it is important to call for help in case of any emergency. Scott's daughters are from left to right, Leslie Anne, age 9, Jenna, age 7, and Alexis, age 5. In the center of the photo, is Brian Parrish. Brian, is a volunteer for East Hanover, and is on Crew #4.
EAST HANOVER VRS NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS
DRIVERS
SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
If you want to make a difference in someone's life, and have the desire, the passion, the time, and the adrenalin to be a part of a fast-paced life saving environment, then do we have a position for you! Also, if you have the strong desire to support and serve your local squad and community, but not to run emergency calls, perhaps our Auxiliary is for you. Please click below to receive our Membership Application or e-mail our Membership Committee Chairperson, Ms. Lynn Heltzel at Membership@ehvrs.org for additional information. Please complete the application for membership, then contact us at (804) 746-5883 or stop by our facilities with that application to start the ball rolling!
Our complete process can be found on the Membership page of this website.
DRIVERS
SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
If you want to make a difference in someone's life, and have the desire, the passion, the time, and the adrenalin to be a part of a fast-paced life saving environment, then do we have a position for you! Also, if you have the strong desire to support and serve your local squad and community, but not to run emergency calls, perhaps our Auxiliary is for you. Please click below to receive our Membership Application or e-mail our Membership Committee Chairperson, Ms. Lynn Heltzel at Membership@ehvrs.org for additional information. Please complete the application for membership, then contact us at (804) 746-5883 or stop by our facilities with that application to start the ball rolling!
Our complete process can be found on the Membership page of this website.
Get your EHVRS Application by clicking on the download below!
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