The below information is a message from the Harrisonburg Rescue Squad:

About HRS:

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. They 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.

Requirements for membership:

CPR and AED certification

EMT certification is not required to apply and there is no previous training or experience necessary!

Responsibilities without an EMT certification

Senior membership is the standard membership category for those who volunteer with our agency. Senior members complete EMT courses as well as emergency vehicle driving certification. They provide patient care during EMS incidents, operate equipment, and become leaders capable of coordinating the activities of other volunteers. Senior members are typically the members who go on to hold operational and administrative leadership positions within the agency.

Interested in getting your EMT certification?

HRS has different types of tuition reimbursement or assistance available for members on a case-by-case basis. HRS also offers the use of HRS owned training vehicles so that members can commute to and from classes without the use of their personal vehicles.

Patient Care Hours

Once accepted into the Harrisonburg Rescue Squad, start earning patient care hours immediately!

Application process:

Sign up for a fit testing to enable you to wear the N-95 mask https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=24289725
Participate in an observer shift. Individuals come to the rescue squad and observe 4-6 hours. At your fit testing you will be able to sign up for the observer shift!

Bring this form to observe shift: https://www.harrisonburgrescue.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/2017.2_Observer_Release_Form.pdf

Submit the online application (Application, typed cover letter, DMV history or copy of driver's license, CPR card and any other relevant certifications. Applications take 1 to 3 months to process.

APPLY HERE: https://harrisonburgrescue.applicantpro.com/jobs/2042922.html

If any further questions please, membership@harrisonburgrescue.org

We look forward to serving the community with you!