2018 Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad Open House:

Date: May 26, 2018
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Venue: Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad
Description: The Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad presents their 2018 Open House on Saturday, May 26, 2018.

Celebrate the final day of EMS Week 2018 by joining us at Station #5 for our annual Open House! We will show you around the station, answer questions, and host activities for all ages.

Activities include:
• Station and Emergency Vehicle Tours
• Technical Rescue Demo
• Vehicle Extrication Demo
• Learn CPR
• Learn how to control major bleeding
• Meet our team of volunteers
• Face Painting
• Fun activities for children
• Teaching children how to call 9-1-1 in an emergency

One of our most popular demonstrations is the car cutting demo where members who are certified in extrication demonstrate how to safely stabilize a car and then cut the car to help rescue someone.

Admission is free and all are welcome.

The Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad is located at 1900 Progress Street in Blacksburg, VA at the corner of Progress Street and Patrick Henry Drive.

For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/2106348079593840/ or https://www.facebook.com/blacksburgrescue/ or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-house-2018-registration-44852613374?aff=next3days or http://www.blacksburg.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7462/304.