Central Rescue Squad | Brunswick Fire & Rescue

Central Lifesaving and Rescue Squad
5736 Gasburg Road / Post Office Box 386
Gasburg, Virginia 23857
Non-Emergency Phone: (434) 577-3079

2011 Officers
Captain	Allen Richardson
Lieutenant	Joey Hammack
President	Wade Richardson
Vice-President	Devon Clary
Secretary	Craig Baird
Treasurer	Patty Richardson
Training Officer	Dean Clary
Chaplain	Will Blount
Director-At-Large	Leslie Clary

Brunswick County Fire & Rescue
FOR EMERGENCIES DIAL 911

Phillip Clary	Shirley Coleman	Clyde Delbridge
Albert Ellis	David Ellis	William "BIll" Hammack
Clarence Huckstep	Leonard Jones	Frank Lynch
Thomas Poythress	Buddy Webb	Elmo Wright
Gilbert Wright	Paige Wright	J.W. Dick Jones

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ABOUT US
Central Lifesaving and Rescue Squad serves residents of southern Brunswick County, Virginia. The squad is licensed for advanced life support (ALS) transport and transports to three local hospitals: Community Memorial Healthcenter in South Hill, VA; Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center in Emporia, VA; and Halifax Regional Medical Center in Roanoke Rapids, NC. The squad provides mutual aid within Brunswick County and to bordering counties, including North Carolina. The squad responded to 496 calls in 2005.

HONORING OUR DECEASED MEMBERS

HISTORY:

These members have served unselfishly over the years. They may be gone but not forgotten.

and Rescue Squad began building on the land purchased from Mrs. Renza Clary in 1964.

Central Lifesaving and Rescue Squad was established on April 19, 1963 when a group of interested people met at Frank Lynch’s picnic area to organize a rescue squad for the community. At the meeting, Clyde Delbridge was elected President, Paige Wright was elected Vice President, Tom Taylor was elected Secretary, J.W. “Dick” Jones was elected Treasurer, Frank Lynch was elected Captain, Leslie Clary was elected Lieutenant, and G.T. Wright was elected Director-at-Large. In the Fall of 1963, Clyde Delbridge resigned as President and William “Bill” Ambrose was elected President at a special election. On April 19, 1965, Central Lifesaving and Rescue Squad began building on the land purchased from Mrs. Renza Clary in 1964.

In 1963, the squad purchased an early model Cadillac hearse to be used as an ambulance. At the present we have a fleet of three ambulances, one light duty crash apparatus, a first response vehicle, and four john boats. Over 40 years have passed since the beginning of the formation of Central Lifesaving and Rescue Squad and many people throughout the years have given countless hours and dedicated their lives to help those in need. Currently, approximately 25 volunteer members are certified as EMT-Bs, EMT-Is, NREMT-P, and Emergency Vehicle Operators. In addition to our volunteers, one career employee is stationed at our building during daytime hours to assist with weekday calls.

Our goal is to provide the most advanced emergency medical care to the citizens of our service area. In order to meet our goal, we participate in various training activities each year and encourage our members to be actively involved in continuing their education. We also strive to acquire new equipment that will assist us in providing outstanding service to our citizens. In 2006, CVRS responded to nearly 500 calls in its primary and secondary response areas which include all of Brunswick County and portions of Northampton and Warren counties in North Carolina.

MEMBERSHIP:

Each year in September, Central Lifesaving and Rescue Squad mails it’s annual fund drive letter highlighting the activities of the squad for the past year and the goals of the squad for the upcoming year. Each household in it’s service area receives a fund drive letter in the mail. This letter is available through this website as well. You can read this letter by following this link. (or you can save it to your computer by right clicking and selecting "Save Target As" option) In addition to the annual fund drive, the squad hosts a turkey breast and boston-butt sale twice a year: in the spring and again in the fall. Donation: $25.00. Preorders are highly recommended by calling (434) 577-2151 or (434) 577-2533.

Central Lifesaving and Rescue Squad welcomes full, associate, and junior members to the squad family. Applications are available at the squad building or from any squad member.

In order to become a member, an individual must submit a membership application to the membership committee and a Criminal Background Check must be conducted on the individual. Any current certifications or licensures must be submitted with the membership application. The membership committee reviews applications and makes a recommendation to the membership to

FUNDRAISING:

Central Lifesaving and Rescue Squad was established on April 19, 1963 when a group of interested people met at Frank Lynch’s picnic area to organize a rescue squad for the community. At the meeting, Clyde Delbridge was elected President, Paige Wright was elected Vice President, Tom Taylor was elected Secretary, J.W. “Dick” Jones was elected Treasurer, Frank Lynch was elected Captain, Leslie Clary was elected Lieutenant, and G.T. Wright was elected Director-at-Large. In the Fall of 1963, Clyde Delbridge resigned as President and William “Bill” Ambrose was elected President at a special election. On April 19, 1965, Central Lifesaving

accept or deny the application. All membership applications are voted upon at the monthly business meeting by the membership.

Types of Membership:
Full members are required to be 18 years of age and obtain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B), and Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) within one year of being admitted to the squad. Full members are voting members of the squad.

Associate members are required to be 18 years of age and required to obtain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in order to ride on the ambulance. They are also encouraged to attend the Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC). Associate members are non-voting members of the squad.

Junior members are 16 and 17 years of age and must have Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in order to ride on the ambulance. Junior members are non-voting members of the squad.

Life members are a special category of members who have given unselfish and dedicated service to the squad for many years. Most life members have over 20 years of continual service to the squad in various

capacities. Life membership is voted on by the life members. Life members are voting members of the squad.

PHOTO ALBUM

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