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Hollywood Volunteer Resque Squad - Company 79

WELCOME TO THE OFFICAL WEBSITE OF THE

HOLLYWOOD VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD

FEBRUARY BREAKFAST

New Ambulance Arrives In Hollywood

January 18 - Chief Engineer Kinion and Chief Wible traveled to Fesco this past Monday to pick up the new ambulance. The new ambulance when placed in service will be numbered Ambulance 798. The membership is very excited to receive this new piece of equipment. It is expected to be placed in service in the next few months.

Stand-by for Co. 7 Burn Drill

Megan and Elizabeth checking vitals.

January 17 - On Saturday, January 16 Co. 79 provided stand-by services for Co. 7 and Co. 5 during a live fire drill. As fire crews rotated out of the burn, vitals were assessed by EMS crews. It was good practice for our newer members. Job well done Amber, Megan and Elizabeth! ... (Full Story)

Membership Approved Purchase of New Unit

New Ambulance 798

December 21 - The membership of the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad has approved the Purchase of a 2008 Horton Model #555 Crash Barrier Demonstrator on a 2008 GMC C4500 medium duty chassis.

Chassis features include Duramax diesel engine, 16,500lb GVWR with Monroe air ride suspension. This unit features the next generation VI-Tech Mounting System, Horton Crash Barrier configuration, Intelliplex multiplex electrical system, all Whelen LED lighting, an Edge series LED light bar, Horton silhouette lighted LED rub rails, Dual Whelen sirens and power O2 lift.

The module features a 20amp Kussmau ... (Full Story)

HVRS is looking for Cadets!!!

November 15 - The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad has been fortunate enough to have an active Cadet program for the past 20 years. The Cadet program is for young ladies and gentlemen between the ages of 12 and 16 (although we do allow some as young as 10 to participate), that are interested in learning about becomming Emergency Medical Providers.

The Cadets usually meet once a month (dates to be determined), and they are taught a variety of skills such as CPR, Basic First Aid, Splinting, and how to care for and treat other injuries or illnesses. Field trips may be taken to visit the Emergency Dispatch Center, Maryland State Police Aviation- Troo ... (Full Story)

Cub Scout Pack 420 Visits the Squad!

Cub Scout Pack #420

November 2 - On Monday, November 2nd, 2009 we were visited by Cub Scout Pack #420. These young men were eager to learn and hear all about becoming Emergency Providers. Squad members Barbara Wible, Charlie Russell, Kelley Rhodes and Kimberly Sullivan were on hand to discuss "how" and "who" to call in case on an emergency. The scouts also learned about Hypothermia and were given the opportunity to "provide care" to one of their fellow pack members in the event of a hypothermic emergency. The scouts were also given the opportunity to tour one of the ambulances as well as try the turnout gear on. It was a ... (Full Story)

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Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc.
43256 Rescue Lane, P.O. Box 79
Hollywood, MD 20636