Baywood Search and Rescue Squad

06/19/2026

🚑 BECOME AN EMT. MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY. 🚑

Rugby Volunteer Fire & Rescue is excited to offer an EMT Class beginning July 18, 2026!

📅 Every Saturday, July 18 – November 7, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Grayson Highlands School, Troutdale, VA

This class is FREE to attend. Participants will need to purchase the AAOS Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, 13th Edition textbook.

📞 To register or obtain more information, contact:
• Sandra Hawkins – 276-237-6085
• June Barnes – 276-768-9181

📱 Call or Text (Text Preferred)
Please include your name in your text message.

Why become an EMT?

Volunteer EMTs are a vital part of emergency medical services in Grayson County. Every day, dedicated volunteers answer calls for medical emergencies, vehicle crashes, cardiac arrests, falls, and other situations where minutes can make the difference between life and death.

Like many rural communities across Virginia, Grayson County continues to face a shortage of EMS providers. By becoming an EMT, you can gain valuable lifesaving skills, serve your neighbors during their time of greatest need, and help ensure that emergency medical care remains available throughout our county.

Whether you're looking to start a career in EMS, expand your emergency response skills, or simply give back to your community, this class is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Join us and become part of the next generation of EMS providers serving Grayson County.

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06/19/2026

Be alert when your at the pool, wether it is a private or public pool. Check out the 8 Pearls for Drowning Management form The Prehospitalist

06/18/2026

Baywood Search and Rescue participated in a training burn at the Galax motel. We assisted in incident command and medical support. Thank you to the members that came and helped with this training and thank you Galax Fire Department for this opportunity. It is always a pleasure to work with all the county agencies in Grayson and Carroll.

06/18/2026

As a reminder Children can stop by Galax High School for breakfast or lunch at the times listed below. Meals must be eaten on site.

Also on Wednesdays, meal kits can be picked up at Endless Possibilities Church. Pick up times are from 10a-1p. Meals can be consumed off site!

Check out this link for information on Virginia SUN Bucks, this program helps eligible families pay for groceries during summer break, when most schools are closed: https://www.dss.virginia.gov/relief/food-assistance/sunbucks/

School is out, summer meals are in! Galax City Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children. Meals must be consumed on site in teh school cafeteria. Meals will be provided on a first come, first serve basis, at the sites and times as follows:

Galax High Shcool, 200 Maroon Tide Drive Galax, VA
Meals served: June 1-26, 2026 and July 6-31, 2026
Breakfast Hours: 7AM-8:30AM
Lunch Hours: 11AM-12:30PM

Galax Elementary School, 300 McArthur Street, Galax, VA
Meals served: June 1-12,2026
Breakfast Hours: 7:30AM-8:30AM
Lunch Hours: 10:30AM- Noon

06/16/2026

🚨 County-Wide Joint Water Rescue Training – June 27, 2026 🚨

The members of Fries Fire and Rescue, along with Grayson County Emergency Services, invite and strongly encourage all Grayson County Fire, EMS, and Rescue agencies to participate in a county-wide joint water rescue training exercise on Saturday, June 27, 2026, beginning at 9:00 AM at New River Trail State Park in Fries.

This training is designed to strengthen interagency coordination, improve operational readiness, and enhance our collective ability to respond to water-related emergencies throughout Grayson County.

Topics will include:
✅ Site Survey and Preplanning
✅ Type and Proper Use of PFDs
✅ Recognizing a Drowning Victim
✅ Incident Action Plans and the Water Rescue Sequence
✅ Rope Systems for Water Rescues
✅ Communications
✅ Supporting the Mission

All available members are encouraged to attend. Agencies are also asked to bring an inventory of any water rescue equipment and resources they have available. This will allow us to discuss capabilities across the county, identify available assets, and improve our ability to support one another during emergencies.

Important: Anyone planning to enter the water must have a PFD and helmet.

Working together before an emergency occurs is the key to a successful response when it matters most. We hope to see representation from every Grayson County agency as we continue building a stronger, safer, and more prepared emergency services community.

06/09/2026

Recently, we responded to a critical call in our community. Multiple Baywood providers, including 4 Paramedics, answered the call to help our neighbor.

Incidents like these highlight the importance of training, teamwork, and strong partnerships between all emergency responders. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve our neighbors and work alongside dedicated professionals who share the same commitment to helping others.

Baywood Search and Rescue Squad would like to thank our response partners, including Twin County E-911, Grayson County Emergency Services, Galax Fire Department, Grayson County Sheriff's Office-Virginia, and the flight crew from AirCare Atrium Health. The strength of our community comes from neighbors helping neighbors, and we are proud to stand alongside these agencies in service to the citizens of our community.

06/07/2026

Thank You! 😊
Baywood Search and Rescue Squad Baywood Ruritan Club

06/07/2026

Huge success!
Baywood Search and Rescue would like to thank our amazing community and all that came out to support our BBQ chicken fundraiser yesterday. Also, much appreciation to the Baywood Ruritan Club for their help and generous contribution! Thank you to all the volunteers from both the rescue squad and ruritan club for all the hard work that made this event possible!
“Neighbors Helping Neighbors”