Prince Edward Rescue

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, our agency pauses to remember the men and women who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms and gave their lives in the service and protection of our nation.

To those who made that sacrifice and those who lost someone to that sacrifice, we thank you, and today we honor you. 🇺🇸

05/18/2026

This EMS week, we're giving our annual apparel drive a little extra meaning 💜

In loving memory, all proceeds from this year's drive will be donated to the family of Peggy Webster.

Grab a T-shirt, sweatshirt, or more from the link below!

https://www.bonfire.com/ems-week-2026-public-shirt/

05/14/2026

It is with the deepest sadness and extremely heavy hearts that our agency shares the news that a beloved member of our squad family, Peggy Webster, has passed away.

Peggy was a valued member of the Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad for nearly two decades, and her presence will be deeply missed by all of us. Most recently, Peggy was honored with the inaugural Chief’s Award for her extraordinary service and in 2022, she was honored with Lifetime Membership.

Peggy was known around the Squad House and in the local EMS community for her spunky attitude, her tireless work ethic and her honesty. Her loss will be felt deeply by those who loved her and by the community she served with heart and dedication.

Peggy—you will always hold a special place in the hearts of those here at Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad. Rest peacefully, #877, your service has concluded and we will take it from here.

05/12/2026

This year, National EMS Week is occurring from May 17th to May 23rd. We are super excited to bring back the Adopt-A-Provider initiative, as we celebrate our incredible staff throughout the week. To adopt a provider, scan the QR code, or press the link below!

https://forms.gle/GbCYHkmCJSv7nyT27

05/08/2026

As we celebrate National Nurses Week, we want to take a moment to honor and thank our local ER Nurses at Centra Southside Community Hospital for their tireless work! They care for our community, they’re amazing colleagues in service, and they do it all with so much heart.

We dropped off two goody baskets tonight to express our appreciation, and we encourage you to thank the nurses in your life for their hard work and dedication. Thanks Centra ER team for being the best nurses we have the privilege of working with! 🩺💙🚑

04/24/2026

We’ve got a crew on scene with our neighbors and friends at Hampden-Sydney College as they celebrate the College’s 250th anniversary tonight with a concert, fireworks and most importantly, community.

We are proud to serve in our two-college community, and we salute the good men and good citizens that have made HSC a quality institution of higher learning over the past 2.5 centuries. Here’s to 250 more! 🎓🐅🚑

04/22/2026

As the world celebrates National Administrative Professionals Day, please join us in taking a moment to recognize our EXTRAORDINARY Office Administrator, ShaNequa Scott, who is the backbone of our agency's administrative operations.

In just over a year, ShaNequa has become a vital leader in our operations, serving as a friendly face, a listening ear, and a talented administrator who can manage just about anything thrown her way. Simply put, our team couldn't serve the County and its residents without her!

ShaNequa, thank you for all you do and for the heart you do it with! 🚑 💙

04/01/2026

Small world interactions with Prince Edward ties! 🤝 Check out this neat story from Prince Edward County, Virginia, about former squad member and HSC alumnus, Marcus Ayoub, and his Heart of Virginia interaction hundreds of miles from home.

Sometimes, the world feels a whole lot smaller — in the best possible way!

Recently, we heard a great story of pure serendipity. Two individuals with ties to Prince Edward County found themselves crossing paths hundreds of miles from home while serving our country.

1st Lt Marcus Ayoub, a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College who volunteered with local fire and EMS and worked part-time for the County and Sheriff’s Office, is beginning his journey as a United States Marine Corps aviator.

LCDR Mark Campbell, who grew up in Prince Edward County, is a graduate of Prince Edward County Public Schools and the United States Naval Academy, and now serves as an instructor pilot with a United States Navy training squadron.

Ayoub and Campbell randomly crossed paths during a training assignment — an unexpected introduction, a shared connection to home, and that moment of, “Wait—you’re from the Town of Farmville, Virginia Farmville?”

Today, we’re proud to recognize both of these service members who are carrying a piece of Prince Edward County with them as they serve our nation.

Please join us in thanking LCDR Campbell, 1st Lt Ayoub, and all of our citizens who are serving or have served in the Armed Forces—your service, sacrifice, and commitment mean more than words can express.

If you’ve ever had one of those serendipitous moments—meeting someone from Prince Edward County in an unlikely place—we’d love to hear it. Please share your story in the comments.

Prince Edward County is never far—it travels with you.


Prince Edward Co. Sheriff's Office Tony Epps, Sheriff
Hampden Sydney Vol. Fire & Rescue
Prince Edward Rescue
Chesterfield County Fire and EMS

02/08/2026

Last night, Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad (finally) hosted our Annual Banquet—a time to pause, reflect on 2025, and recognize the achievements and hard work of our members, both paid and volunteer.

In 2025, Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad responded to some 3,548 calls for service, caring for and helping the residents of our county and the surrounding area in their most vulnerable moments. We want to offer a deep and heartfelt thank you to our members for their commitment to service and unwavering care of our community.

Our Annual Banquet is also when our membership is recognized with several awards, celebrating those who go above and beyond for our neighbors and the agency. Congratulations to the following individuals for receiving awards:

Rookie Volunteer of the Year: Damien Kerseborn (not pictured)
Volunteer of the Year: Isaac Broadwater
Rookie Paid Member of the Year: Dan Rhoades
Part-Time Employee of the Year: Ryanne Holland
Full-Time Employee of the Year: Joey Ledger
Chief's Award: Peggy Webster
Top Volunteer Call Runner: Isaac Broadwater at 144 calls
Top Paid Call Runner: Noah Gassler at 583 calls (not pictured)
Over 100 Club (those who ran over 100 calls): Bridget Davis

Years of Service Pins
Gabby Barr-5 years (not pictured)
Bridget Davis-5 years
Isaac Broadwater-10 years
Chris "Lump" Andrews-10 years
Amy Randolph-15 years

And finally, we recognized two individuals with the highest Squad honor—Lifetime Membership—whose commitment went above and beyond the call for service, and who have, in their extensive EMS careers, both volunteer and paid, left an inimitable impact on our agency and community. Congratulations to Christopher "Lump" Andrews and Isaac Broadwater.

Thank you to Gabby Barr and ShaNequa Scott for being our banquet planning dynamic duo—we couldn't have done this event without your leadership.

And finally, thank you to Charley's Waterfront Cafe for hosting our Banquet again, and to Meherrin Volunteer Fire & Rescue for covering the County so we could enjoy our evening.

01/25/2026

No matter the weather, Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad is still serving, and answering every call.

Thank you to those in our community who have heeded advice, stayed inside and remained safe. Keep it up, and we’ll get through this together.