Welcome to the Official Website of the Charles County Volunteer Rescue Squad!
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Mailing address for donations:
Charles County VRS
PO Box 40
La Plata, MD 20646
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2020-2021 Operational and Administrative Officers Secretary Sharon Garner, October 08 Congratulations to the following members on their election or appointment to their respective offices for 2020-2021! All members will take office effective immediately. OPERATIONAL: |
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Virtual Dessert Auction Secretary Sharon Garner, November 17 Are you looking for a yummy and unique dessert to add to your Thanksgiving table? Check our Facebook page for event details and how to bid. The event will begin Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 4:00 PM and end Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 4:00 PM, so mark your calendars! Pick-up will be Wednesday, November 25, 2020 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM and payment may be made with cash or check. Check it out! ... (Full Story) |
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Charles Co. Volunteer Fire & EMS Depts. Participating in 2020 Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Campaign Secretary Sharon Garner, November 17 TOYS FOR TOTS Donate new, unwrapped toys for any age group by dropping off at any fire or EMS department in Charles County, the County Government Building (200 Baltimore St., La Plata) or Department of Emergency Services (10425 Audie Ln., La Plata). Donations accepted beginning Thursday, November 12, 2020 until Monday, December 7, 2020.... (Full Story) |
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2019 Official White House Christmas Ornament Member Sandy Willett, October 12 The CCVRS is selling the 2019 Official White House Christmas Ornament, honoring President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the First President to use helicopters. The price is $25.00 each. Point of Contact is Denise Edelen, and you can reach her at 240-346-7993 or email denisejedelen@gmail.com. Arrangements can be made to pick up the ornaments from the rescue squad in La Plata. Payments can be made via- ... (Full Story & Photos) |
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2018-2019 Elections and Appointments Asst. Chief Robert Ansell, July 01 Congratulations to the following members on their election or appointment to their respective offices! All members will take office on July 1st. OPERATIONS Butch Gregory, Chief Robert Ansell, Assistant Chief Christy Coffey, Captain Jon Exline, Lieutenant Kelly Raff, Sergeant Ashley Martin-Gregory, Chief's Aide Brian ... (Full Story) |
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Susan Lofland Grote Asst. Chief Robert Ansell, March 01 It is with great sadness and a heavy heart the Charles County Volunteer Rescue Squad announces the passing of Life Member and Past Chief Susan Grote “Nanny Goat”. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 10th, from 9AM to 11AM, at the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department, Station 1, 911 Washington Avenue, La Plata, Maryland. Fire and EMS Service Prayers will take place at 11 AM at the conclusion ... (Full Story & Photos) |
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March 10 CPR Class Postpooned March 01 We are postponing the March 10th CPR class to March 24th so that our members can attend funeral services for Past Chief Susan Grote. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The March 24th class will be at the same hours as the other classes during the year. Thank you for your understanding on this matter.... (Full Story) |
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Annual Christmas Wreath Fundraiser October 31 The CCVRS is once again conducting our annual Christmas Wreath fundraiser! Go to the link below and use code CCRS at checkout. The wreaths get rave reviews each year! There is a large selection of wreaths and ornaments. https://www.christmasforest.com Use code CCRS at checkout!... (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.