Captain named Community Hero by WJHL

Our Captain, Hailey Rogers, has been named as a local Community Hero. We are extremely proud of her, though her dedication to Washington County is something we have seen for decades. Congratulations, Hailey and thank you for your selfless service and devotion.
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2020 Year-end Review

2020 was a difficult year for everyone, especially frontline workers. It seemed like we leaned on each other for support more this year than almost any other. Our family here at Washington County Life Saving Crew was tight knit and masked up this year as we remained available 24/7, 365. We are thankful for our
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A Rough Week Calls For Gifts For Our Nurses

After a long week in the ER, WCLSC Day Shift duty crew on Saturday, March 16, 2019, showed our appreciation to our nurses at JMH ER with Dunkin’ Donuts and sweet tea. We appreciate all of JMH ER staff for their hard work for our community. Support one another, our professions can be tough sometimes.
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Trooper Lucas Dowell

Washington County Life Saving Crew was honored to be able to show our respect to Trooper Lucas Dowell as he was brought home yesterday. A young hero, gone way too soon. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with his family, friends and his LEO brothers and sisters.
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Friday Night Lights

Football season is here and we are so excited to be standing by for the Falcons! Nothing better than Friday Night Lights!Congratulations on the impressive win tonight over Gate City. 45-13
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Traffic Accident I-81 Southbound

WCLSC was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on I-81 at approximately 1445 today. Upon arrival found one patient trapped in the vehicle. Extrication was performed and patient was safely removed. Patient was transported by Med Flight II to the hospital. Additional assistance was provided by Abingdon Fire Department, Abingdon Police Department, Virginia State Police
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Outstanding Contribution to EMS by a High School Senior

Congratulations to Adam Lane for winning the 2018 Regional award for Outstanding Contribution to EMS by a High School Senior. The award was presented Saturday at the Southwest Virginia EMS Council picnic. With this, he will receive a scholarship and continue on to the State Awards later in the year.

Remembering Justin “Scooter” Yurong

For the public and current members of Washington County Life Saving Crew who never had the privilege of meeting Justin “Scooter” Yurong, I will try to put into words the impossible task of explaining what a truly amazing man Justin was. I met Justin when he joined WCLSC as a probationary member on November 3rd