VB Rescue is the heartbeat of the Virginia Beach community and is a system of 10 individual volunteer rescue squads, in collaboration with the Department of Emergency Medical Services.

More than 500 volunteers and career EMS providers work with public safety partners to keep our community safe and healthy. Together, the trained and certified providers of VB Rescue are dedicated to delivering effective services for more than 54,000 emergency calls on a yearly basis.

Latest Blog Posts

  • October 3, 2024

    Learn Lifesaving Skills from Emergency Medical Services Citizens Academy

    Applications accepted now through Nov. 30 for the second academy.

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  • August 26, 2024

    National Dog Day: Pups Who are Part of the City of Virginia Beach Team

    These City employees work alongside well-trained K-9s who help get the job done.

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  • August 16, 2024

    Know Before You Go with the Beach Report: Get Beach Status Texts to Help Plan Your Next Beach Day

    Text BEACH to 67283 to receive real-time beach status updates straight to your phone

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