June 24, 2009
VTRS Accepts Resolution of Appreciation from Board of Visitors

On June 1st, Virginia Tech Rescue Squad accepted a resolution from the Board of Visitors for the agency's response to the incident at the Graduate Life Center on January 21, 2009. A press release regarding the event can be found on the News & Press Releases page under the Administrative section, or click here.

April 7, 2009
Upcoming CPR class to be held

Sunday April 19th
9 AM to 5 PM (with a break for lunch)
129 Randolph Hall

You will receive CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification that meets CPR requirements for EMTs and lifeguards. This is a great opportunity for you or your organization to learn a vital skill, give back to the community, and maybe even save a life!

Please visit our CPR page and contact Meghan Richardson by email if you would like to attend, or if you want more information about upcoming classes.

December 4, 2008
VTRS will now be offering regularly available CPR classes upon request

VTRS is proud to announce that we will now be holding regularly scheduled CPR certification courses available upon request. If you or your organization is interested in becoming CPR certified, please follow the link below for more information.

January 25, 2008
US Department of Homeland Security citation

US Department of Homeland Security citation(PDF - 10KB)

VTRS received a citation from the US Department of Homeland Security commending VTRS on its actions on April 16th. It was written by FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison.

November 13, 2007
Link to Cycle Siren website

The Virginia Tech Rescue Squad would like to thank Greg Bohning, CEO of Cycle Siren, for the generous donation of EMS lights and a siren for one of the bikes in the cycle response team. Pictures of the equipment can be seen on the operational page. Your contribution will surely make a difference!

November 8, 2007
VTRS featured in Virginia Tech Magazine

Article in Full Text

The Virginia Tech Magazine featured a six page spread on the Virgina Tech Rescue Squad in the Fall 2007 vol. 29, no. 4 issue. The article focuses on the personality and activities of the organization and our Life Member and Alumni Association.

October 30, 2007

The Virginia Tech Rescue Squad would like to thank the Blacksburg Baptist Church for all their help and support. We really appreciate the kind sentiments and generous donations of food we have received time and time again this semester.

June 5, 2007
VTRS Receives Commendation from Board of Visitors

Resolution 3A of the Board of Visitors of Virginia Tech

The Board of Visitors adopted five resolutions on Monday relating to the events of April 16. Among the resolutions, the board commended the students, faculty, and staff of Virginia Tech; the Virginia Tech Police Department; the Virginia Tech Rescue Squad; the greater Virginia Tech community; Governor Tim Kaine; and the Virginia Tech Review Panel. To quote the resolution:

"...the Virginia Tech Rescue Squad, by virtue of their professionalism, devotion, and courage have demonstrated the highest standards of the university motto, Ut Prosim ~ That I May Serve."

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