Established in 1978, the Life Member and Alumni Association (LMAA) is an active network of past squad members whose energy is directed at supporting the Virginia Tech Rescue Squad through training, education, financial contributions, operational assistance, and career guidance for graduating members.

"Life Membership" is a traditional class of membership in many organizations, especially in Virginia's volunteer fire and rescue community. Usually reflecting ones veteran status or dedicated service deemed above and beyond the normal service commitment, Virginia Tech's definition of a Life Member is no different. Our organization brings together those who have attained this honored class of membership as well as our countless Alumni Members who have given selflessly of their time and effort to the Virginia Tech Rescue Squad.

The LMAA enjoys constituency group status with the Virginia Tech Alumni Association and reunites annually in Blacksburg for an awards banquet celebrating the squads dedicated service to the Virginia Tech Community.

News and Announcements

Sponsorship Program - Following the days of April 16th, the LMAA recognized a need for 1-on-1 contact from our Alumni members for emotional support of the active squad. That program was a great success, but was designed for a unique situation. Now, the program was taken a much wider approach and is directed more towards networking than mentoring. Our Alumni and Life Members can choose to participate by completing a questionaire online that answers some questions about the member's life after VTRS. This form was designed by the VTRS Alumni Relations Committee and is what they wanted to know. Click here for more information.

Invitation to VTRS Alumni - The VTRS Life Member and Alumni Association invites former members and alumni of the VTRS to join the Association. Additionally, life members who are not currently receiving communications from the LMAA are requested to update their contact information. Please download, complete, and submit the LMAA Application to update life member contact information or to apply for alumni membership. Should you have questions or need further assistance, contact LMAA Member Information.

LMAA Application
(Right Click and "Save Target/File As" To Download)

April 16, 2007 - Information and resource page.

Resources Available on this Site

• Members - A listing of the Life and Alumni members.
• LMAA Officers - A listing of the LMAA leadership and some biographical information on them.
• Sponsorship Program - Networking is one of the key parts of our organizaton's mission statement. This section of the website facilities that program.
• Contact Roster - Alphabetical listing of the members' contact information, training abilities and current employment.
• Regional Breakdown - In an effort to encourage more activities year round, we have grouped our members together by region.
• Update Profile - If you are an alumni or life member, please update your contact information online so that we may stay in touch.
• Event Calendar - Calendar of upcoming events for the VTRS LMAA. Events can be listed as public events or restricted to viewing only after a member logs in.
• Online Forum - An online forum for discussion of various issues relating to VTRS, Fire & EMS, Reunions, etc.
• Online Documents - A document library holding such items as business meeting minutes, our bylaws, newsletters and also other items of importance to LMAA and Active members.
• Photo Gallery - an online Photo Collection. Share photos from the history of the squad, whether they are operations or social.
• Email Listserv - Subscribe to the listserv. Also provides information and useful commands for listserv members.
• History of the Squad - A collection of events and memories from the newspapers, media, correspondance, and the members themselves.
• Squad Wishlist - If you're looking to donate something to the squad, here is a list of ideas.