The Harrisonburg Rescue Squad is an all volunteer organization that answers over 7200 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:

To become a member of Rescue 40 you simply need to complete and observer shift and maintain a valid CPR certification.   Our application is located here: (MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION).   Below is a list of our membership categories and respective requirements.

If accepted, all members are required to attend an Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) within four months.  FREE in-house EVOC classes are offered almost monthly that are specific to HRS Standard Operating Procedures.  If not already certified Senior & Associate members are required to be enrolled in an EMT class within 6 months of joining.  Membership with Rescue 40 allows you GUARANTEED seating for classes at our station with FREE tuition.  Additional classes are regularly offered in the area.

As previously mentioned 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 schedule your observer shift please call 540-434-2323 from 9-5, M-F or email membership@rescue40.org.  Observer shifts are available all days of the week in the following schedule: 7a-1p, 1p – 7p, 7p – 11p.

Any questions or concerns you have may be directed via email to our membership committee at: membership@rescue40.org

Thank you for your interest!

Hilary Jacobson,

Membership Chair