Chatham Rescue Squad

Second quarter of 2026 in the books 🚑

Our team proudly responded to 339 calls, maintained an average response time of 6:26 minutes, and dedicated a total of 5,369 hours serving our community. None of this would be possible without the commitment of our career staff and volunteers.

We also completed our 2026 WVEMS protocol update training and added new ALS medications detailed in our last post.

We’re always looking for more people to join our team and make a difference. If you’re interested in giving back, learning new skills, and helping your community, message us today to volunteer‼️

See a stopped emergency vehicle on the side of the road? 🚓🚒🚑

Do 3 things:
✔️ Slow down
✔️ Move over safely
✔️ Stay alert

*Some states have expanded laws to include all stopped vehicles.

Our members never stop learning and we're proud to recognize Kelly for investing in advanced education at the Virginia First Responder Symposium a few weeks ago!

During the symposium, Kelly completed training in:
•Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP)
•Becoming Dementia Capable
•Search and Rescue: Lost Person Response
•EVOC Trailer Operations
•Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Challenges: Train for the Stress Beyond PALS
•Helicopter Emergency Training
•Pediatric Trauma Triage: Where Are We Going with This?
•Pediatric Medical Challenges in Your Neighborhood
•The Future of EMS: How Is AI Transforming EMS?

By expanding knowledge across pediatric care, emergency response, rescue operations, and emerging technologies, Kelly is strengthening the skills that help provide exceptional care to our community. Thank you for your dedication to professional growth and to serving others with excellence. Congratulations, Kelly!🤩