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FLOYD COUNTY RESCUE'S
HISTORY BEGAN IN 1974
Floyd County Life Saving & First Aid Squad, Inc., was created in mid-1974 by a group of dedicated county residents who saw the need for emergency pre-hospital medical care in the county and were willing to devote the time, energy and talent necessary to make their dream a reality
Floyd County Life Saving & First Aid Squad, Inc., holds two-hour membership meetings on the second Monday of each month beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Station One on Hwy. 221 North just outside the Town of Floyd. It also holds monthly Training sessions at Station One, also at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month.
Probationary Observer
A temporary status for folks who want to "see what it's all about" before making the time commitment for the Emergency Medical Technician class. Probationary Observers have one year to complete training requirements. Probationary Observers must be at least 16 years of age.
Probationary Member
This status lasts at least six months while new Emergency Medical Technicians/members learn the ropes and complete the regional protocol training. Probationary Members must be at least 16 years of age.
Active Member
This status is for certified Emergency Medical Technicians. Active Members run a regular call schedule with their station. Duty includes night call and day call, when available. An Active Member must be at least 18 years of age.
Associate Member
A status for certified Emergency Medical Technicians. Call duty consists of 24 hours per month. Candidates for Associate membership must either be experienced Emergency Medical Technicians or must complete the standard probationary member program before becoming an Associate Member.
Special Members
This status is for those who do not want to complete Emergency Medical Technician training, but wish to assist with driving. Requirements are the completion of an Emergency Vehicle Operator's Course and Vehicle Extrication Course. A Special Member must be at least 21 years of age.
(Applications are available from any rescue squad member or by calling 745-2800.)
See above section for membership categories. Applications may be obtained from any member, by calling 745-2800 or by letter to Floyd County Rescue Squad, Personnel Officer, P. O. Box 257, Floyd, VA 24091. Please include name, mailing address, telephone number and the membership category you're interested in. We'll be in touch.
For additional contact information, click on the "Contact
Us" link below.
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Station One
LIFE GUARD 11: Carilion Medical
Services newest air ambulance
helicopter, Life Guard 11, lands at Floyd County Rescue's
Station One during the Squad's 2006 Open House. The Squad
also displayed its ambulances and Crash Truck during the
event. Station One is the Squad's largest building and houses
its primary operations and training facilities. It also serves as
headquarters for the county's paid EMS personnel who provide
coverage week days along with 24/7 advanced life support.
The county EMS people utilize the volunteer squad's vehicles
and other medical supplies and equipment.
Station Three
STATION THREE in the Locust Grove
area of the county
stands ready to serve citizens in times of need. Because
of the low membership in the eastern part of the county, the
building now primarily serves to garage an ambulance
for response when needed throughout the county. 911 calls are
made simultaneously to Stations 1 and 3. The station will be
reopened when sufficient EMTs become active in the area.
Station Four
STATION FOUR, Floyd County Rescue
Squad's newest
station is located in Indian Valley. It was dedicated to the
service of Floyd County residents in an Open House
ceremony on June 10, 2007.
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