Louisa County Rescue Squad

Mission and Overview:
Louisa County Rescue Squad is a volunteer non-profit Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agency dedicated to serving Louisa County, Virginia and the surrounding areas. The organization operates as a community-based emergency response service staffed entirely by dedicated volunteers who provide critical medical and rescue services to their neighbors and the broader county community.

Emergency Services:
The rescue squad provides comprehensive emergency medical services throughout Louisa County and surrounding areas. As an EMS agency, they respond to medical emergencies, accidents, and other crisis situations requiring immediate medical attention and rescue operations. Their volunteer team is trained and equipped to handle various emergency scenarios that may arise within their service territory.

Organizational Structure:
The organization maintains a well-structured leadership hierarchy with distinct operational and administrative divisions:

Operational Officers:

The operational leadership includes ten dedicated volunteers who oversee field operations and emergency response activities:
- Mikalah Martin
- Gary Morris
- Josh Andrew
- Dale Wallace
- Robert Stewart
- Adam Zappe
- Joe Orsolini
- Haleigh Kerstettler
- Kissie Jackson
- Hal Schaffer

Administrative Officers:

Six administrative officers handle the organizational management and support functions:
- Tammy Boxley
- Jim Vitaletti
- George Gray
- Virginia Gray
- Tim Keller
- Debra Keller

Board of Directors:

The organization is governed by an eight-member Board of Directors providing strategic oversight:
- Sharon Hart
- Doug Barmoy
- Gary Morris
- Suzanne Wallace
- M.J. Fick
- Greg Jones
- Robert Katz
- Hal Schaffer

Life Membership Program:
The organization recognizes long-term commitment and service through a Life Members program, honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to the rescue squad. The extensive list of Life Members includes 37 distinguished volunteers including Barry Witt, Josh Andrew, Ray Arnette, Delana Barksdale, Greg Barlow, Calvin Bickley, Marcia Cole, Bev Dulaney, Susan Edinger, Nicholas Fialo IV, M.J. Fick, Winston Garnett, Barbara Greene, Pat Hall, Christopher Harlow, Sharon Hart, Vicky Harte, Robert Hume, Bob Katz, Judith Katz, Robert Katz, Debra Keller, Tim Keller, Richie Matney, Chuck McCormick, Gary Morris, Nancy Moser, C.W. Moubray, Edna Moubray, Garland Nuckols, Jackie Nuckols, James Patterson, Beverly Robinson, Betty Rosson, Hal Schaffer, Michael Throckmortin, and Blair Wilson.

Volunteer Recruitment and Benefits:
The organization actively recruits community volunteers and emphasizes the numerous benefits of joining their team. Volunteers gain skills that last a lifetime through comprehensive training programs, experience the deep satisfaction of helping others in their community, and receive free training in emergency medical services and rescue operations. The organization maintains an online recruitment center to facilitate the volunteer application process.

Community Events and Support:
Louisa County Rescue Squad provides support for public events within the community and welcomes feedback from community members regarding their EMS services. They offer event medical standby services and maintain open communication with the community through their inquiry system.

Training and Education Programs:
The organization offers various training and educational programs including CPR class registration opportunities for community members. They also provide EMS standby and education request services for community events and organizations.

Additional Resources:
The rescue squad maintains comprehensive resources including life safety information, educational materials, and links to related emergency services. They operate live dispatch monitoring and maintain current information about events and operations within their service area.

Service Commitment:
As stated in their mission, the organization is dedicated to serving their neighbors, the county, and surrounding areas with professional emergency medical services delivered by committed volunteers who understand the critical importance of rapid, skilled emergency response in their community.