We are Washington county life saving crew
The Washington County Life Saving Crew provides Emergency Medical Services in Washington County, Virginia. We provide 24-hour protection from one community-based station located in Abingdon, Virginia. Our fleet consists of five Advanced Life Support/Basic Life Support ambulances, two Crash Rescue trucks, two Rescue Boats, and a Quick Response unit. Since our inception in May 1952, we have expanded to keep pace with the growth of our community.
Serving Washington County's residents, we cover nearly 80 square miles of territory ranging from rural to heavily industrialized areas, as well as mountainous terrain. The 60,000 residents and 80,000 visitors and merchants in Washington County, Virginia, utilize our services more than 3,000 times annually. With the support of roughly 40 active medical providers, Washington County Life Saving Crew sets the benchmark in the region for Emergency Medical Services.
Call Statistics
Our call volume has been steadily increasing with every given year. We estimate based on our average yearly increase that WCLSC will be answering roughly 5,000 calls for service in 2030.
Increasing call volume means more medical providers, more equipment, and a greater demand for our current resources and EMS system. Donations help to bring on new members, fund training, restock our ambulances, and so much more. Washington County Life Saving Crew is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, all donations are deemed tax-deductible.
Award Winning Service
The Washington County Life Saving Crew travels to the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads (VAVRS) convention each year, to participate in state competitions for ALS, BLS and extrication services. The Crew competes against numerous other rescue squads and has taken home trophies in one or more categories, each year, for over 15 years. The crew prides itself in the quality of care it provides and constantly strives to improve in every area of emergency medical services. The Crew looks forward to another successful year at the 84th annual convention in September.
Technical Rescue
The Washington County Life Saving Crew has three specialty rescue teams to sufficiently serve the citizens of our county. Those teams are Vehicle, Water, and Vertical Rescue. These teams ensure we can access our patients to treat any injuries promptly. Many of these members offer their time to train and participate in rescue call-outs throughout the year.
The Washington County Life Saving Crew provides Emergency Medical Services in and around Washington County, Virginia. Our providers respond to over 3,000 emergencies each year, including medical emergencies, crash rescue, water rescue, and provide mutual aid for Advanced Life Support for neighboring agencies. Even if you or your loved ones have never needed our services, you can rest easy knowing that we are there for you 365 days a year.
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