Lakeside Rescue News
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Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad to Hold Community Car Seat Check
Henrico, VA (March 22, 2023) – The Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad (LVRS) is pleased to announce that it will be holding a Community Car Seat Check event on April 16, 2023, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. The event will take place at 2007 Timberlake Ave, Henrico, Virginia, 23228. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will… Read more
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Ridealongs and Membership Processes Return to New Normal in the Age of COVID-19
We are very excited to announce that after suspending the process due to Covid-19, we are once again accepting new member applications! If you are a currently certified EMT or enrolled in an EMT class we hope you consider volunteering with us! We are also looking for skilled support members that do not serve in… Read more
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
In light of the Corona Virus/COVID-19 pandemic that we find ourselves in at this time, Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad (LVRS) is reacting to ensure that not only are you, our community, but also our LVRS members are taking all precautions to protect our patients, ourselves and our families.
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CVAHIMT COVID-19 Public Dashboard
Central Virginia All Hazards Incident Management Team (CVAHIMT) continues to plan for and respond to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus which has been declared a pandemic. The virus is named “SARS-CoV-2” and the disease it causes is named “coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19”). It has been responsible for over… Read more
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LVRS’s Welcomes Our New Operational Medical Director (OMD)
Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad is excited to announce that effective April 1, 2020, Dr. Brandon Nunnally will become Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad’s Operational Medical Director! Dr. Nunnally works for Bon Secours, primarily at MRMC in the ED. Dr. Nunnally attended The UVA School of Medicine and recently completed his Emergency Medicine Residency in Pittsburgh, PA. During… Read more
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Volunteer Rescue Squad Recognized as Outstanding EMS Agency by Regional EMS Council
On May 19th, 2019 at Kings Dominion, in Doswell, VA, the Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad (LVRS) was honored to receive the Old Dominion EMS Alliance’s Regional EMS Award for 2019 Outstanding Agency of the Year. The award was presented to them by special guest and presenter, Chip Decker, CEO of Richmond Ambulance Authority. This award… Read more
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Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad Member Honored with National Recognition Today
The Daily Point of Light Award is presented by Points of Light each day, celebrating the power of individuals to spark change and improve the world. We are honored to have our agency’s president, Ryan Scarbrough to be today’s Daily Point of Light! For the full Press release from Points of Light please visit: http://www.pointsoflight.org/programs/recognition/dpol/awards/6318… Read more
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Lakeside Members Efforts Helped Save the Lives of Two Individuals in Two Days
By: Henrico County Government The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday (May 23, 2018) recognized 20 career and volunteer emergency personnel for their efforts that helped save the lives of two individuals, including an employee of the Department of Public Works. On April 13, Medic Unit 15 from the Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad was dispatched to Oakview… Read more
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LVRS Recognized with GuideStar 2017 Bronze Seal
Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad was recently recognized for our transparency with a Bronze Seal on our GuideStar Nonprofit Profile! GuideStar is the world’s largest source of information on nonprofit organizations. More than 8 million visitors per year and a network of 200+ partners use GuideStar data to grow support for nonprofits. In order to get… Read more
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Volunteers Awarded for a Lifetime of Service
Please help us congratulate 49 of our members who received the President’s Volunteer Service Award on May 23. The award ceremony was held at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens with family and friends in attendance. The award recognizes those who have achieved a minimum number of hours of service to our community. These volunteers serve the community by responding to… Read more
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We’re Here to Save Your Life – Henrico’s LGBT Emergency Medical Technicians
I’m in the back of a Lakeside ambulance and I’m speeding down I-95. I’m not hurt or sick, thankfully, but I’m on my way to help someone who is. Well, all right, I’m not there to help, I’m there to observe. In the front seat of the massive white and neon vehicle sit Andy Inge… Read more
We are hosting an EMT class!
Utilize the QR code or click here for more information. Total cost including online learning management system is $860. Students not affiliated with an EMS agency must purchase liability insurance for approximately $38. There is an application and interview process, so you’ll need to thoroughly read the Course Information Packet and meet all deadlines to be considered. Utilize the QR code or click here for more information.