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.
RABIES CLINIC SET FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2012
START TIME 10:00 AM UNTIL 1:00 PM
The East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad AUXILIARY, will hold their Annual Rabies Clinic on Saturday, January 28, 2012. The event will start at 10:00 AM, and will last until 1:00 PM. This is a departure from its normal date in February, so please make note of the new date and time.
When you arrive, please proceed to the back of the squad building, and stay near your vehicle until the Veterinarian Dr. Hurley arrives. If there is no more room in the line of traffic leading into the parking lot, please drive just a few more feet to the Ruritan Park, and enter the line at that point. Once the vaccine in given, please come into the building without your animal to complete all paperwork. Once you are finished, we ask that you please leave so that others can park.
Please note that only healthy, non-pregnant animals will be vaccinated. In addition, no wolf breeds will be vaccinated. If you have any question or for additional information, please call the Hanover County Animal Control at (804) 365-6485, or visit www.co.hanover.va.us.
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THREE EAST HANOVER VOLUNTEERS GRADUATE TO PARAMEDIC!
From left, Travis Jenkins, Denis Phillip, and Phil Childress.
On Friday evening, December 16, 2011 at Hanover High School, Hanover Fire/EMS Department of Public Safety held a graduation ceremony for all new paramedics in the county that recently passed the course materials. The road to becoming a paramedic is long and hard. It consists of classroom teaching, and hospital rotations. Also included are the medic calls from 911 to make sure that a paramedic has what it takes to do the job right.
The East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad proudly announces the graduation of Travis Jenkins, Denise Phillip, and Phil Childress.
EAST HANOVER VRS UPGRADES ITS EQUIPMENT
COMPLETELY EQUIPPED AMBULANCE OFFERED FOR SALE
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, In addition, Mr. Parrish is the First Lieutenant for the Hanover Hounds K-9 Search and Rescue Team. Brian and his canine, Hobbs, were part of the first response to help find little Robbie Woods, Jr. this past October 23, 2011. Brian is the true definition of VOLUNTEER!
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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