Horsepasture Volunteer Rescue Squad

10/26/2026

Start here! Call your local volunteer agency or ask here for local CPR classes. Great trainers across the region.

In recognition of World Restart a Heart Day, empower yourself with lifesaving skills.
When someone experiences cardiac arrest, immediate CPR can double or triple their chance of survival. The worst thing you can do is nothing.

Find a class near you at the link in the comments.

10/26/2026

A fine example of leadership in your community! Learning First Aid, CPR, and AED saves lives.

10/17/2026

Don't miss this opportunity to learn critical bystander care that can make all the difference to stop life-threatening bleeding! Worth it!

🩸 STOP THE BLEED Classes Are Back!

It’s been a while since we’ve hosted a public STOP THE BLEED class, and we’re excited to announce that we’re bringing them back with a new, ongoing schedule!

Starting in November, Fieldale-Collinsville Rescue Squad will offer a FREE STOP THE BLEED class on the second Wednesday of every month from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Our first class will be Wednesday, November 11th!

Accidents and serious injuries can happen anywhere, at any time. Whether you’re at home, at work, or out in the community, knowing how to control severe bleeding could help save someone’s life before emergency responders arrive.

During this one-hour, hands-on class, you’ll learn how to recognize life-threatening bleeding, apply direct pressure, pack a wound, and properly use a tourniquet.

📍 Location: Fieldale-Collinsville Rescue Squad
1827 Daniels Creek Road, Collinsville, VA

📅 When: Second Wednesday of every month
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
💲 Cost: FREE!

Registration is required, and space is limited. Our new online registration system lets you see upcoming classes and choose the date that works best for you!

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/VmBDWSViTBoDxjrx7

❤️ A special thank you to Valley Star Credit Union for sponsoring our STOP THE BLEED classes! Their support helps us continue offering this important, lifesaving training to our community at no cost. We’re grateful for their continued investment in the safety and well-being of the people we serve!

You don’t need any medical experience to attend. This class is for everyone!

We hope to see you there! Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with your friends, family, and coworkers!

👥 Tag someone in the comments you’d like to take this class with! You never know, the skills you learn together could help save a life!

10/15/2026

What kind of bystander emergency response or safety training are you interested in taking? Do you know when to call 911 and what to do when you do?

Bystanders play a crucial role in emergencies by noticing the incident, recognizing it as an emergency, and deciding whether to intervene. With proper training, bystanders significantly impact outcomes.

10/14/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of former Captain Nelson Sowers, a lifetime member of the Horsepasture Volunteer Rescue Squad. A friend to many in our community.

Mr. Nelson Jones Sowers, age 87 of Stuart, passed away Monday, October 12, 2026 at his home. He was born in Carroll County on May 7, 1939, to the late Cana Nelson Sowers and Sena Worrell Sowers. In addition to his parents, Mr. Sowers was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Nelson Sowers; three sisters, Norma Sowers, Jessie Puckett and Joann Combs; a brother, Manuel Sowers; and four half siblings, Iris Critz, Gene Culledge, Mavis Meredith, and Bill Sowers. He faithfully served in the United States Army Reserves. He was a member of the Virginia American Legion Post #141 in Richmond, Virginia, a lifetime member of the Horsepasture Volunteer Fire Department with over 50 years of service and a lifetime member of Horsepasture Volunteer Rescue Squad with over 20 years of service. He retired from DuPont and later worked at the Blue Ridge Airport in Spencer. Nelson was a private pilot and enjoyed flying. He was a member Worrell Memorial Primitive Baptist Church and attended Patrick Springs Christian Church.

Mr. Sowers is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Hortense Chaney Sowers of the home; a son, Carl Sowers (Penny); a daughter, Anita Sowers Grigg (Brian); two grandchildren, Caleb Sowers and Victoria Sowers; a sister, Nora Alice Martin; a sister-in-law, Ann Sowers; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mr. Sowers will be held Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Pastor Gleason Worrell and Pastor Buck Hanks officiating. Burial will follow in Ross Harbour Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Horsepasture Volunteer Fire Department, 17815 A.L. Philpott Hwy., Ridgeway, Virginia 24148 or to the Horsepasture Volunteer Rescue Squad, 18287 A.L. Philpott Hwy., Ridgeway, Virginia 24148. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

10/06/2026

Volunteers welcome! No experience necessary. Ages 16+; access to training provided. Auxiliary growing. Message for details.

10/05/2026

What teams would you like to see? Call out your agency below!

🚨🏀 IT’S GAME TIME! 🏀🚨

We’re officially ready to announce our next BIG event:

GUNS vs. HOSES BASKETBALL GAME! 👮‍♂️🔥

We’re bringing together local law enforcement and firefighters for a night of friendly competition, community, and a little bit of basketball bragging rights. 😏🏀

📅 Saturday, November 14
📍 Martinsville Middle School
⏰ Doors open: 5 PM | Tip-off: 6 PM
🎟️ Admission: $10

There will also be a 50/50 raffle and concessions, so come ready to cheer, eat, and support a great cause!

❤️ A portion of the proceeds will benefit Martinsville High School’s Afterprom.

🎟️ ONLINE TICKETS https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guns-vs-hoses-basketball-game-tickets-2002637923940?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
You can also purchase tickets at the door.

Grab your people. Pick a side. And get ready to see who takes home the bragging rights! 🏀🔥

GUNS or HOSES? Who are YOU cheering for? 👮‍♂️💙🧑‍🚒❤️

10/05/2026

Amazing views from the Martinsville Speedway First Responders Appreciation Dinner. So many agencies: Bassett Rescue Squad, Horsepasture Volunteer Fire Department, Henry County Department of Public Safety, and more.

10/05/2026

Serious point: check those cords. Overcharging your phone can also be a fire risk.