D-TRS Blood Drive JULY 20 - On Saturday July 17, 2010, the Dumfries-Triangle Rescue Squad hosted a blood drive to support the Greater Chesapeake & Potomac Blood Services Chapter of the American Red Cross. Did you know that during the summer, blood donors can make the difference between an adequate blood supply and a shortage? We are proud to announce that our local community as well as several members of the Dumfries-Triangle ... (Full Story & Photos)

A517 awaiting the next run!

New A517 Goes in Service! JUNE 12 - After many long days and nights of hard work by the dedicated members of the Dumfries-Traingle Rescue Squad, Ambulance 517 is in service! A517 is an International Durastar Quadcab with a Excellence INC patient compartment with rear lift ramp, LED response lights, HiD scene lights, and five point restraints in the rear patient care compartment! Special thanks to the D-TRS Fleet Officer!... (Full Story & Photos)

D-TRS Takes First Place MARCH 08 - Dumfries- Triangle Rescue Squad made its quarterly trip to the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads (VAVRS) to compete at a district level and attend the meeting. S. Chasin, S.Gantt, J. Apter, and C. Witkowski competed in the BLS portion. D-TRS took FIRST PLACE for the medical scenario. C. Witkowski and S. Gantt also provided competition in the EVOC II portion though not placing. D-TRS ... (Full Story & Photos)

D-TRS Competes in JEMS Games MARCH 03 - On Tuesday, March 3rd, Dumfries-Triangle Rescue Squad's Competition Team (S. Chasin, J. Apter, C. Witkowski, S.Gantt) attended the JEMS EMS Today Convention in Baltimore, MD to compete in the JEMS Games. This was the first national competition the team has attended thus far. Though not making it past preliminaries, D-TRS was the only department in Virginia to compete. While practicing and anticipating ... (Full Story & Photos)

Early Morning Fly Out FEBRUARY 15 - At 7:34 AM, Ambulance 517 responded to Company 3's area for a medical call due to injuries from a fall. DTVFD Engine 503 and PWCDFR Medic 503 were already at the scene. While assisting with preparing the patient, Engine 503 called for Engine 517 to assist with a Landing Zone for a MedEvac. Upon arrival A517's crew drove Medic 503 to the LZ and assisted the paramedics in the back of the unit. When ... (Full Story & Photos)

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