The first-ever Advanced EMT Academy offered by VB Rescue – EMS started on Tuesday, beginning a several month journey for members to earn their AEMT certification. Twenty-one VB Rescue volunteer providers were accepted into the academy, which will operate on Tuesday and Thursday nights at The Bruce W. Edwards...
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VB Rescue Providers Assist in Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show MCI Drill
In preparation for the return of the Oceana Air Show, VB Rescue providers participated in the annual Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Drill at Naval Air Station Oceana. VB Rescue volunteer and career providers played critical roles in the triaging and transport of mock patients, simulating a MCI scenario at...
American Heart Association Recognizes VB Rescue as a 2022 Mission: Lifeline Gold Plus EMS Agency
The American Heart Association (AHA) has named VB Rescue as a 2022 Mission: Lifeline Gold Plus EMS Agency, adding to VB Rescue’s accolades from the AHA. VB Rescue’s Gold Plus status comes one year after the AHA recognized VB Rescue as a Mission: Lifeline Gold EMS Agency. The award,...
Matthew Lindewirth Joins VB Rescue – EMS as Deputy Chief
Chief Ed Brazle announced on Monday that Matthew Lindewirth has joined VB Rescue – EMS as a Deputy Chief. Lindewirth arrives at VB Rescue with more than 27 years of prehospital experience, 25 of which have been at the Paramedic level. His EMS career began in 1997 as a...
Campbell, Stephenson-White Released as Volunteer Paramedics
Two VB Rescue volunteers were released as paramedics on Monday, as both Blake Campbell (right) and Michelle Stephenson-White (left) passed their oral boards. Campbell is a volunteer with the Plaza Volunteer Rescue Squad and has served for more than two years. He also serves in the U.S. Navy. Stephenson-White...
VB Rescue Accepting Applications for First Advanced EMT Academy
VB Rescue – EMS is preparing to launch the department’s first-ever Advanced EMT Academy and is currently accepting applications for the new venture. In accordance with Chief Ed Brazle’s plan to enhance VB Rescue’s capabilities, the department is holding a six-month long academy course that will give VB Rescue...
VB Rescue Recognizes Outstanding Members at Annual Family Night and Awards Presentation
VB Rescue – EMS recognized its award-winning providers for the 2021 Calendar Year at the Department’s second annual Family Night and Awards Presentation at the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center. The award winners are as follows… Medals of Merit: Volunteer Paramedics Nick Askew and Steve Long EMS Achievement...
Feeling The Pulse, Ep. 14 — Chief Ed Brazle
The latest episode of Feeling The Pulse is live! Our latest guest is Chief Ed Brazle! Be sure to listen to Feeling The Pulse on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Stitcher! You can also listen directly below. Leave us a five-star review and be sure to subscribe to Feeling...
Four VB Rescue Members Recognized at Annual TEMS Expo Awards Dinner
Four VB Rescue members received awards from the Tidewater EMS Council at the annual TEMS Expo that concluded on May 15. EMT Evan Old, a volunteer with the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad, was awarded Outstanding Contribution to EMS by a High School Senior for his on-duty service with...
Feeling The Pulse, Ep. 13 — Mike Riehm
The latest episode of Feeling The Pulse features Mike Riehm, a volunteer EMT with VB Rescue. Mike volunteers with the Princess Anne Courthouse Volunteer Rescue Squad (Rescue 5) and also serves as the squad’s Social Media Coordinator. Every episode of Feeling The Pulse is available on Spotify, Google Podcasts,...