Welcome to the Official Website of the Charles County Volunteer Rescue Squad

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Priority 1 MVA with Flyout APRIL 12 - On April 11th, 2012 at 1830 hours, EMS 51 was alerted to a personal injury accident in Company 10's first due in the area of Sadie Lane and Crain Highway. Ambulance 518 responded with EMT-B/IVT Michael Turner (Driver), EMT-B Robert Ansell (OIC), EMT-B Patrick Dennsion (Aide), and Ryan Lockrow (Aide). Company 10 units arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle into a tree and engulfed in flames. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Bobby Gene O'Kelly NOVEMBER 10 - It is with sadness we announce the passing of Life Member Bobby Gene O'Kelly, on Tuesday, November 8, 2011. Bobby nearly lost his life 42 years ago while on duty as a US Park Police officer; the incident left him paralyzed from the neck down, however, his service and commitment to his community was never affected. Bobby became a Member in 1989 and served as the Chairman of our ByLaws Committee, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Bobby O'Kelly: March 28, 1946 - November 8, 2011

Joshua James Medlin OCTOBER 02 - It is with sadness that the Charles County Volunteer Rescue Squad announce the passing of Member, EMT and Honorary Sergeant, Joshua James Medlin. Joshua, 19 of Hughesville, MD, died on September 30, 2011 at John Hopkins Hospital, surrounded by family. Joshua was diagnosed at the age of 13 with a very rare form of cancer known as Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor. Survived by his Dad - James ... (Full Story & Photos)

Singe Vehicle MVA with Entrapment JULY 10 - On July 7th, at 1840 hours, EMS 51 was alerted to a personal injury accident with reported entrapment in the area of La Plata Road and Cool Springs Farm Place. Ambulance 519 Responded with Sergeant Scot Lucas (Driver), EMT-B Patrick Dennison (OIC), and EMT-B Robert Ansell (Aide). Paramedic Ambulance 517 also responded with EMT-B Lou Ramer (Driver) and Paramedic Charley Ramsey (OIC). Units arrived ... (Full Story & Photos)

Volunteers Wanted! JULY 09 - Volunteers are wanted! Here is a chance to help your family, friends, and serve your community. The Charles County Volunteer Rescue Squad offers free Emergency Medical Training, C.P.R., and many other courses as well as an opportunity for reduce Maryland Income Taxes and a retirement plan. Applications can be downloaded by going to "Inside 51" and selecting "Answer the Call." You may also ... (Full Story & Photos)

2 Vehicle MVA IFO Kings Grant JUNE 19 - On Friday, June 17th at 1440 hours, EMS 51 was alerted to a Personal Injury accident in the area of La Plata Road and Suffolk Drive. PA518 responded with EMT-B Lou Ramer (Driver) and EMT-P Heidi Quinn (OIC). EMS Duty 51 also responded (Utility 51) with Captain Leeann Reece and EMT-B Robert Ansell. Units arrived on scene to find a 2 Vehicle, T-Bone style collision, with all occupants out of the vehicles. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Jessica Gardner, Hutchinson Award Recipient and Top Rescue Cadet, Member of 51. Photo by Brent Huber

Top Cadet JUNE 03 - At the Charles County Fire/Rescue/EMS Cadet Program Awards Ceremony held June 2, 2011 at Station 1 in LaPlata, CCVRS Member Jessica Gardner received the Justin Hutchinson Award for top Cadet as well as taking top honors in Rescue. This is the second consecutive year a Member of CCVRS has received the Hutchinson Award which is presented in honor and remembrance of Justin Hutchinson, a former Cadet ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Charles County Rescue Squad was founded in 1952 with the mission to provide volunteer Emergency Medical Care to the citizens of Charles County.  Today, our volunteer's run more than 2000 emergency calls a year throughout LaPlata and the surrounding areas.  While our Advance Life-Support (ALS) unit is now staffed by career personnel from the County, our Basic Life-Support (BLS) ambulances', Operations and Administration functions remain entirely volunteer.  If you would like to lend support to our mission by becoming a volunteer or through donation, please contact us at  info@ccvrs.org  or by calling 301.934.4434.

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