Want to experience what Virginia Beach EMS is like? Do a ride-along with Davis Corner Volunteer Rescue Squad! Before you consider a ride along read the below information:
Each duty is a 12 hour shift. 6A.M. to 6P.M. You can leave at any time during the shift, (except in the when you and the crew are on a call) but it is encouraged to say the whole duty to experience what rescue is like.
Ride-along personnel sees everything the crew sees. If there is something that you feel you cannot handle seeing, just inform a crew member and we will make arrangements
If there are any special considerations for ride along personnel, inform the AIC (Attendant In Charge) on the unit and they make arrangements
- Rules of Ride along personnel:
- You MUST be at least 18 years of age or older
- You MUST have some form of State Issued Identification card (i.e. Drivers License, etc...)
- You MUST sign a release waiver for the City of Virginia Beach.
- If you are a member of the press or a reporting agency, you MUST schedule ride-along duty through EMS administration @757-385-1999
- All dialogue related to patient care MUST be kept in confidence.
- No photographs may be take that might reveal patients identity.
- Ride along personnel MUST not handle any equipment or perform patient care.
- Ride along personnel MUST wear blue slacks and a white polo or dress type shirt. Shirt must not have any writing or any EMS affiliation logo on it.
- Ride along personnel MUST conduct themselves in a professional manor. (While you are with us on the duty, you represent Davis Corner Volunteer Rescue Squad.)
- Ride along personnel MUST have fun during duty. (We hope)
If there are any additional questions about the ride-along program, please remember to ask the Davis Corner representative who contacts you to schedule your duty.
