The Harrisonburg Rescue Squad is an all volunteer organization that answers over sixty-six hundred calls each year. This squad is dependent on people like you to volunteer your time to provide care for those in need. Volunteering has many intangible benefits and is exceptionally rewarding for our providers as well.

Who Can Volunteer? You!

The process:

We require each applicant to complete an observer shift with our agency prior to accepting your application. This gives you the opportunity to see what Rescue 40 is all about and decide if you are willing to make the serious commitment to improving the lives of those in our community. Please review all information on the observer form and the observer dress code before the start of your observer shifts.

To become a member, you simply need a valid CPR certification. Once accepted, members are required to attain an Emergency Vehicle Operators Certificate within six months as well as an EMT basic certification within 12 months of joining. These courses are regularly offered in the area.

What next?

Please download the application (PDF) and look through it. Any questions you have can easily be addressed when you are ready to schedule a time for your ride alongs. Any questions or concerns you have may be directed via email to our membership chair at: membership@rescue40.org