What is VBARSV?
The Virginia Beach Association of Rescue Squad Volunteers, VBARSV, is a professional organization dedicated to unifying and promoting the best interests of all EMS volunteers while also providing advocacy for the perpetuation of volunteer squads throughout Virginia Beach, VA.
The following goals of VBARSV are to...
~Increase public awareness of the volunteer component in the delivery emergency care in the City of
Virginia Beach
~Develop and execute an effective ongoing city wide EMS volunteer recruitment program
~Serve as a platform for individuals to innovate ideas, discuss issues, resolve mutual problems, plan for
future growth and promote efficiency of pre-hospital care
~Promote and preserve the continuation of a strong volunteer emergency rescue service through an
effective leadership development program
~Nurture the welfare of the volunteer members and their families through benefit programs
~Advocate volunteer friendly solutions for challenges involving training, scheduling, administration and
operations
~Promote system cooperation and communication among all individuals involved in the delivery of
emergency care in the City of Virginia Beach

