Volunteer Assistant Chief Steve Long, who has dedicated more than 20 years of his life in service with VB Rescue, ran his last operational shift on April 30. Chief Long started as a Volunteer Assistant Chief in Dec. 2016, serving as the Department of EMS’ liaison to multiple volunteer...
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Feeling The Pulse, Ep. 12 — Cliff Cutchins
The latest episode of Feeling The Pulse features Dr. Cliff Cutchins, a volunteer physician with VB Rescue . Cliff started with the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad in 2005 and is an anesthesiologist with Sentara. Every episode of Feeling The Pulse is available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts...
Abigail Ramos Serving VB Rescue Through U.S. Navy SkillBridge Program
Active duty, reserve and retired members of the United States Armed Forces have always been an integral part of VB Rescue. Abigail Ramos has joined that group. Thursday, Ramos, an active duty member of the United States Navy, finished her Basic Life Support (BLS) Internship and was released...
VB Rescue BLS Academy Graduations Return for New Volunteer EMTs
VB Rescue revived one of the system’s greatest traditions on March 17, holding the system’s first BLS Academy Graduation Ceremony since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sixty-one graduates from Basic Life Support (BLS) Academies 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 and 50 were recognized for their achievement and service...
Feeling The Pulse, Ep. 11 — Matt Vest
The latest episode of Feeling The Pulse features Matt Vest, an ALS Intern and Volunteer EMT with VB Rescue. Matt has been a VB Rescue member for more than three years and is the Operations Captain for the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad (Rescue 14). Every episode of Feeling...
Feeling The Pulse, Ep. 10 — Jonathan Jarbo
The latest episode of Feeling The Pulse features Jonathan Jarbo, a full-time Paramedic with VB Rescue! Jonathan has served VB Rescue for more than 12 years, starting as a Volunteer EMT with the Plaza Volunteer Rescue Squad (Rescue 16) and later with the Princess Anne Courthouse Volunteer Rescue Squad...
VB Rescue Holds First-Ever ‘Effective Social Media Use in EMS’ Course
Recruiting members and retaining those already within your system is always a paramount task for any organization. VB Rescue is no different. VB Rescue held the system’s first-ever Effective Social Media Use in EMS course on Feb. 23, aiming at empowering VB Rescue members to use social media to...
Feeling The Pulse, Ep. 9 — Tony Pirrone
The latest episode of Feeling The Pulse features Tony Pirrone, who has served with VB Rescue since 2008! Tony is a Volunteer Advanced EMT with the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad (Rescue 14) and serves as a Senior Proctor for VB Rescue, working closely with BLS Academy students. Every...
Feeling The Pulse, Ep. 8 — JP Eberhart
The latest episode of Feeling The Pulse features JP Eberhart, a do-it-all VB Rescue veteran! JP has served as a volunteer with the Sandbridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, a VB Rescue Sandbridge Lifeguard and now as a full-time Paramedic! Every episode of Feeling The Pulse is available on Spotify, Google...
Feeling The Pulse, Ep. 7 — Taylor Cook
The latest episode of Feeling The Pulse features Taylor Cook, a former volunteer with the Princess Anne Courthouse Volunteer Rescue Squad and a full-time Paramedic with VB Rescue! Every episode of Feeling The Pulse is available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. You can also listen directly...