Serving the community, supported by the community
No subsidies, no in-kind support from the City of Richmond. The cost of keeping this squad on the road falls to volunteers and neighbors like you.
The equipment behind every call
Basic operations alone: fuel, supplies, insurance and uniforms, run at least $130,000 a year. These are the projects on top of that.
Upgraded Cardiac Monitors
The devices we use to defibrillate, monitor cardiac rhythm and run 12-lead EKGs in the field.
High-Fidelity Simulation Manikins
Lifelike patient simulators that let new EMTs rehearse critical calls before they meet a real patient.
Ambulance Replacement
Emergency response is hard on vehicles. No matter how well they are maintained, units eventually have to be replaced.
Regional Radio Equipment
Interoperable communications with the regional public safety radio system our partners dispatch on.
Headquarters Renovation
Our Chantilly Street headquarters was built in 1969 and needs critical upgrades to keep crews ready.
Annual Operating Costs
Fuel, supplies, insurance and uniforms: the baseline cost of keeping the doors open for a year, with no city subsidy.
Not everyone gives the same way
Every gift lands somewhere specific: a monitor in the rig, a manikin in the classroom, fuel in the tank.
Give by check
Mail a check payable to Richmond Volunteer Rescue Squad, 1802 Chantilly Street, Richmond, VA 23230. Include a note if you would like it directed to a specific need.
Employer matching
Many Richmond employers match charitable gifts dollar for dollar. Ask your HR team: it doubles a gift at no extra cost to you.
Sponsor an event
Underwrite a fundraiser, donate raffle items, or host a community night. Email our special events team and we will build it together.
In-kind support
Vehicles, medical supplies, fuel cards, printing and food for crews on long shifts are all welcome. Reach out and tell us what you have.
Questions about giving? Email specialevents@rvarescue.org