Norton Rescue Squad

10/17/2026

Join us for an upcoming class hosted by the Virginia Association of First Responders! Please direct any questions to the instructor or VAFR.

09/17/2026

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➡️ Nominations, Scholarships & Recognition Are Open
Now is the time to recognize the people, programs, and service that strengthen Virginia’s fire and EMS community.

Applications and nominations are open for:

• Best Practices in Fire Service Health & Safety Awards
• Glenn A. Gaines Leadership Legacy Award
• VFCF Robert E. White Scholarships — awards up to $2,500
• 2026 Memorial Service Recognition for members lost during 2026

The application and nomination period runs September 1–December 1, 2026.

Recognize excellence. Support education. Honor those we've lost. Help strengthen the future of Virginia’s fire and EMS service.

👉 Learn more and submit your application or nomination at vfca.us

09/09/2026

NEW EMS TRAINING PROGRAM ROLLS OUT THIS SUNDAY!

I’m excited to announce that Sports Medicine for EMS: Football & Athletic Event Emergency Care will officially make its first classroom rollout Sunday, September 13, at the 2026 Wise Regional Fire School training weekend.

This program was developed specifically for EMS providers who may find themselves working the sidelines of a football game or other athletic event. It goes beyond simply reviewing sports injuries. We will look at the entire response, from what needs to happen before the whistle to how EMS integrates with athletic trainers, coaches, physicians, school staff, law enforcement, fire/rescue, and other members of the athletic event safety team.

We’ll cover emergency action plans, sideline operations, assessment of the injured athlete, head injuries and concussion, cervical spine injuries and football equipment, sudden cardiac arrest, heat emergencies, orthopedic injuries, communication, transport decisions, and realistic scenarios that bring it all together.

At the center of everything is one simple concept:

ONE TEAM. ONE MISSION. THE ATHLETE COMES FIRST.

This first delivery is also important because the students attending Sunday will help us evaluate the program and identify what we can improve before the next version is released.

📅 Sunday, September 13, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Wise Regional Fire School

Registration is still open, but the deadline has been extended only through Thursday, September 10. The course is listed in Cornerstone OnDemand as Sports Injuries for EMS, and EMS and Fire personnel are invited to attend.

👉 Register @:

https://form.jotform.com/262255339236055

If you provide EMS coverage for high school athletics, community sporting events, football games, or other organized athletics, I hope you’ll join us Sunday.

Prepared Before the Whistle. Ready When It Matters Most.

Sports Medicine for EMS
Southwest Virginia EMS Council
VDH/OEMS Region 1

07/27/2026

Reminder:
Join us for an upcoming class hosted by the Virginia Association of First Responders! Please direct any questions to the instructor or VAFR.

07/05/2026

Happy Fourth of July from the Norton Rescue Squad! We have enjoyed the City of Norton, Virginia’s 4th of July festivities. It’s our honor and pleasure to serve our community.

06/25/2026

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06/18/2026

CPR class is Friday!

RSVP: [email protected]

06/05/2026

Upcoming Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid class at the Norton Rescue Squad on June 19th! Class begins at 11:00AM.
RSVP: [email protected]

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

With heavy hearts, the members of the Norton Rescue Squad are saddened to announce the passing of William Mays. William served our squad and the citizens of our community as a former Captain, Life Member, and Board Member. Please keep his family, friends, and all who knew him in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

William's services are as follows:
Sunday May 31st at Hagy and Fawbush
Funeral Home.
Visitation 5-7pm
Service 7pm

Graveside services:
Monday June 1st at 1pm
Powell Valley Memorial Gardens