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West End Volunteer Rescue Squad

WEVRS Auxiliary

The West End Rescue Squad Auxiliary is looking for new members. The purpose of this organization is to support the West End Volunteer Rescue Squad through fundraising, the acceptance of calls for assistance, other support within the limitations of this organization; and to provide non-monetary assistance to the local community.

If you are interested in helping out the rescue squad but just do not have the time or ability to ride on the ambulance or rescue vehicle, consider becoming a member of our Auxiliary.  All members are accepted through online application or you can contact Warren Winner at 804-359-3590.

Holiday Safety Note

Whether you're traveling across town or around the world, help ensure your trip is safe. Don’t drink and drive, and don’t let someone else drink and drive. Wear a seat belt every time you drive or ride in a motor vehicle. Always buckle your child in the car using a child safety seat, booster seat, or seat belt according to his/her height, weight, and age.

For more information on safety for the holidays, click on the link below:

http://www.cdc.gov/family/holiday/

Happy Holidays from WEVRS

Training

West End Rescue Squad will be hosting a EMT Basic course at the building beginning 09 January, 2012 and ending on 17 May, 2012. This class will be held on Mondays, Thursdays and some Saturdays. Interested individuals should contact Mike Wade at 804-382-4132.

Anyone with questions about CEU hours for their EMT Basic recertification should contact Mike Wade.

For those interested in working at the EMT-Intermediate Level:

Virginia Commonwealth University will be teaching a EMT-I course beginning 16 January, 2012 and ending 21 January, 2013. For more information regarding this course; please contact Kenneth Wiliams at 804-828-4204

For the Paramedic in you:

Anyone interested in an upcoming Paramedic course should contact Kenneth Williams at 804-828-4204. Virginia Commonwealth University will be offering two EMT-P courses in the ODEMSA region:

Intermediate to Paramedic beginning 17 January, 2012 ending 28 August, 2012

EMT-B to Paramedic beginning 19 January, 2012 and ending 31 January, 2013. This particular class is DAYS ONLY.

EMS Recertification

March of 2012 is quickly approaching! If you have not yet met all of your recertification requirements, you still have time. If you need to know what your minimum requirements are for Virginia, see the link below. Remember you can get the recertification "bubble" sheets in the bin on the training billboard. Please make sure you properly fill out all information on the sheet or it will not be accepted by the state office. If you have any questions about recertification; you can contact the Virginia Office of EMS or the WEVRS Training Officer.

http://www.vdh.state.va.us/OEMS/Training/index.htm


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Applications

West End is currently accepting members who are EMT's, Intermediates and Paramedics. Even if you don't have any of these certifications, you can join and train with us to become an EMT or Medic.

Click here to learn more about the application process and apply online.