The Virginia Tech Rescue SquadPresented by: Aaron Clarke

Overview• The Agency’s Mission• About V.T.R.S.• Statistics• Funding and Accounts• Apparatus• Large Event Standbys• The Probationary – Member Process• Training• Agency Hierarchy • Operational Positions• Operational Procedures

The Agency’s Mission

“The Virginia Tech Rescue Squad was formed in 1969 to provide the best

possible emergency medical care to the Virginia Tech community, as well as

provide training and experience to those interested in emergency medicine.”

• Promptly• Professionally• Leadership

About V.T.R.S.

• Founded in 1969 by the “Tech Four”

• Student Run

• “Training Agency”

• B.L.S. and A.L.S. Care Provided

• Campus A.E.D. Program

• Co-hosted EMT Class

Statistics

• Ran over 1200 calls last year

• Over 40 Active Members

• 131 A.E.Ds on Campus

• Operate on an average of $150,000 budget

• Apply for two grants per year

• Received funding the past two years

Funding and Accounts

Operational Account

• Student Health Fee

• Operate on an average of $150,000 budget

• Apply for two grants per year

• Received funding the past two years

Foundation Account

• Donations

• V.T.R.S. Life Member and Alumni Association

Apparatus

• 4 A.L.S. Certified Ambulances

• 3 Response Vehicles

• 1 Special Response Vehicle

• 3 Trailers

Large Event Standbys• Athletic Events

• Concerts

• Commencement Exercises

• April 16th Vigil

• Relay for Life

The Probationary –> Member Process

• Application

• Interest Meeting

• Commitment Hours

• Interview

• Probationary Process Begins• Test to Ride

• Test Out

• Membership Status Granted

• EMT-B Class

Training

• Probate Process

• EMT-B Class

• Nightly Trainings

• Drilling

• Special Trainings & Training Weekend

Agency Hierarchy

• Oversight

• Chief and Business Manager

• Captain

• Operational

• Administrative

Agency Hierarchy Continued

Operational Positions

• Probationary Member

• Associate Member

• Life Member

• Attendant

• Driver

• Attendant in Charge

• Team Leader

• Officer in Charge

Operational Procedures

• Monthly Business Meetings

• Constitution

• Policy and Procedures

• Disciplinary Action

Questions?

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