Press Releases

Information about the Virginia Tech Rescue Squad
The Virginia Tech Rescue Squad (VTRS) is a volunteer student organization that was founded in 1969 by four Virginia Tech students. VTRS provides advanced life support care utilizing three ALS equipped ambulances, one ALS equipped first-response vehicle, one BLS equipped rescue truck and one command vehicle. The primary service area of VTRS is the campus of Virginia Tech and other University buildings. VTRS active members are full-time students of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; all members are trained and certified as Emergency Medical Technicians by the Virginia Office of EMS.

News

October 17, 2009
VTRS Hosts "Pancakes for Parents" for Family Day on Oct. 25

Full Press Release

Virginia Tech Rescue Squad will be hosting a fundraiser pancake breakfast with the VTRS LMAA on the Drillfield for Family Weekend. The event will be from 8am - 11am on October 25, 2009. All you can eat for $5 donation! Click the link to find out more. Facebook event page

August 5th, 2009
VTRS Adds New Vehicles

VTRS Adds New Vehicles by WSLS

Virginia Tech Rescue Squad was featured in the news by WSLS, after receiving new vehicles. Click the link to learn more!

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 11, 2007
VTRS presented with signed poster by Steve Berry

Steve Berry presenting signed poster to VTRS

Poster Image

The Virginia Office of EMS commissioned Steve Berry, JEMS artist/cartoonist, to draw a poster recognizing the heroic efforts of the VTRS and the other crews on April 16. He unveiled the poster before a crowd of 1100 at Symposium and a signed framed copy was presented to active member Taylor Alvis. It was received in front of a standing ovation.

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.

August 28, 2007
VTRS New Station Announcement

On behalf of the leadership of this great organization and in partnership with the University administration and the Board of Visitors we are pleased to announce the approval of funding for a new Public Safety Facility for Virginia Tech.

June 5, 2007
VTRS Receives Commendation from Board of Visitors

Resolution 3A of the Board of Visitors of Virginia Tech (PDF - 19KB)

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."