Volunteers of the Hamilton Volunteer Rescue Squad had the opportunity to socialize and get together for a fun, enjoyable cook-out on Saturday, August 30.
Chief Rodney Krone grilled the burgers and hot dogs, and all other members brought side dishes. There was plenty of delicious food for seconds and even thirds.
We are especially glad that Pastor Gary Smith, who volunteers for the company as chaplain for families of cardiac arrest patients, was able to attend, along with his wife, Sue.
This past week, from July 21 through July 26, the annual Loudoun County Fair took place on the fair grounds off Dry Mill Road in Leesburg. We had a great turnout of volunteers to ensure that the EMS standbys were covered for the major events.
We had not only one ambulance there, but several times we staffed two and even three ambulances (with a little help from other companies’ members) plus the squad truck and the Gator. Our standby services were requested especially for the Demolition Derby and the ever-popular bull riding events.
Our volunteers enjoyed the great view from atop the squad truck.
The bull-riding events on Thursday and Saturday drew a big crowd. Despite some spectacular falls, none of the riders required medical care.
A cowboy, naturally on horseback, ensured that any bulls roaming the arena without a rider were safely escorted out.
We are excited to announce that our members Evan and Aja have successfully completed the demanding coursework to become Emergency Medical Technicians. Over the span of four months, the two completed nearly 150 hours of training, including classroom sessions, practical hands-on training, and ten hours of hospital rotations.
Graduation from Loudoun County’s ‘EMT School’ was July 10, 2014, where all graduates were presented with their certificates.
Congrats, Aja and Evan, and we are so glad that you are part of our HVRS family!
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As per the Loudoun County Fire Marshall’s Office, a Burn Ban is now in effect until this Saturday 4/19/2014 at 16:00. No burning is allowed in Loudoun County until then.
Congratulations to Lt. Vidal Murray and Chief Rodney Krone, recipients of awardson Friday April 4, 2014 at the Loudoun County Valor Awards.
Lt. Vidal Murray and Rescue Chief Rodney Krone of the Hamilton Rescue Squad earned the Meritorious Action award for rescuing a motorist who was stranded on top of his vehicle on Lime Kiln Road in the middle of the night Jan. 31, 2013, during a serious storm.
On Saturday December 14, 2013, members of the Hamilton Volunteer Rescue Squad (HVRS) had their Annual Banquet at the Loudoun County Country Club. The event was a dinner to recap the year’s accomplishments, hand out awards, and swear in new officers who were voted in for 2014.