Rescue, Relief, and Care—When Every Second Counts.
ABOUT US
Harrisonburg Rescue Squad is an all-volunteer EMS agency that provides service to the City of Harrisonburg, Virginia and parts of Rockingham County. HRS owns and maintains a full fleet complete with ambulances, response vehicles, a Heavy Rescue Vehicle, and a Mass Casualty Incident Response Unit.
We offer new member training, EVOC certification, and many other EMS courses free of charge to their membership. HRS has approximately 200 active volunteer members and responds to over 10,000 calls-for-service per year. The volunteers take pride in the ability to provide extensive life-saving services to the local community.
Join Us
Anyone in the community can come observe what our volunteer crews do on a shift without the obligation of membership. We will welcome you whether you would like to simply observe EMS, precept for an EMT-B course, or potentially join. We require each applicant to complete an observer shift with our agency prior to accepting your application. This gives you the opportunity to see what HRS is all about and decide if you are willing to make the serious commitment to improving the lives of those in our community.
Support Our Cause
We respond to over 8,500 calls annually and rely on many volunteers who devote their time to serve their community. Our squad requires over $800,000 per year to provide emergency medical services to the area.