Ocean Park Rescue Squad

Baker's Crust at Landstown is raising dough for OPVRS.

4/24/2025

Raise Some Dough with Us at Baker’s Crust!
Mark your calendars! The Baker’s Crust at Landstown is raising dough for the Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad on Tuesday, April 29th — and it’s an all-day affair! 11AM to 8PM!

Here’s how it works: just mention OPVRS to your server, and a portion of your sale will go directly to support our all-volunteer rescue squad.

Grab lunch, treat yourself to dinner, or both — every bite helps us serve the community.
📍 Baker’s Crust, Landstown Tuesday, April 29

📣 Don’t forget to say, “I support OPVRS!”

2025 Plant Sale Fundraiser

4/22/2025

The Master Gardeners of the Great Neck Point Garden Club will be hosting a fundraiser for Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad. Join us on Saturday, May 17th, 9am-12pm, at the Shore Drive Farm Market. Locally grown plants perfect for houses and gardens will be on sale. All proceeds will benefit the Rescue Squad

Featured Plants: Fatsia Japonica, Windmill Palms, Hostas, Bear's Breeches, Aucuba, Lynnhaven Carpet, Vinca, Asters, Aloe, Jade, Mint and more!

32nd Annual Virginia Beach EMS Awards Ceremony

4/16/2025

Last week, many OPVRS members and alumni were honored at the 32nd annual Virginia Beach EMS Awards Ceremony. Please join us in congratulating the award recipients listed below. 🎖️
5 Years of Service:

Lorin Miller
Amanda Tackett
Alex White

10 Years of Service:

Jordan Asqueri
Arlene Johnson

20 Years of Service:

Nickolas Askew

30 Years of Service:

James Geisinger
Brian Ledwell
Tiffany Robbins

35 Years of Service:

John Best

40 Years of Service:

David Jarashow

Act of Service Award: 🏅

Elian Alcantara
Mary Askins
Piper Bay
Jake Long
Christian Richter
Kevin Hirschfeld

Congratulations, and thank you all for your dedication to the squad and the community we serve!

Mural Halfway Mark

3/23/2025

Good afternoon,

My name is Izzie Van Deman, and I'm writing on behalf of the students leading the Ocean Park Mural Project. I have some exciting news to share!

Thanks to everyone who has supported our campaign, we are officially halfway towards reaching our goal, with 5,560 dollars raised. We are incredibly grateful to all who have aided us in our quest to celebrate community and create a vibrant ode to the beautiful heritage of Ocean Park. These funds will go directly towards paint, artist stipends, and tool rentals.

We hope that you will consider donating to help us reach our goal. Any amount helps! If you would be willing to contribute, our campaign can be found HERE.

I would like to again extend my sincerest thanks to all who have helped us bring our dream to life. It means much more than you know.

Best,
The Ocean Park Mural Project Team

Donate to the Mural HERE!

OPVRS Cashola Night at Craft Burger Bar, Feb 2025

1/30/2025

🍔🚑 Dinner Plans? We’ve Got You Covered! 🚑🍔
Skip the meal prep and head over to Craft Burger Bar on February 5th, 2025, from 4 PM to 8 PM for a Cashola Fundraiser benefiting Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad!
It’s a win-win--support a fantastic local business while also helping your local volunteer rescue squad. Just mention Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad when you order, and a portion of your purchase will go toward keeping our community safe.
So, let’s be real—you were wondering what’s for dinner, right? Problem solved. We’ll see you at Craft Burger Bar! 🍔🔥
#SupportLocal #EatForACause #OPVRS #CraftBurgerBar

2024 Year End Review from the Chief

1/12/2025

2024 Year-End Message from the Chief of OPVRS

Greetings, and Happy New Year! Here at the Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, we've entered the new year feeling grateful and excited. The previous year was a busy one and brought many notable accomplishments. Our members responded to 4,896 emergencies in 2024 and contributed more than 19,000 hours of volunteer service to the community. Additionally, we welcomed 14 new volunteer Emergency Medical Technicians to our team and several more non-certified support members. A few more highlights from 2024 are below:

More than 180 hours of member training
Three new Advanced Life Support (ALS) providers
20 community outreach events

2024 also saw the purchase of several new equipment items, including improved assessment equipment, more efficient gear bags, and updated technology, all aimed at ensuring we provide the highest quality of emergency medical care to our patients. None of this would have been possible without the generous support of our community. Donors like you are the reason our members stand ready to answer the call 24/7. Your contributions give our trained volunteers the tools they need to save lives. For this, I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation and sincere gratitude.

I wish you all the best in the new year, and look forward to bringing you future updates on the positive impacts of your contributions. Thank you again, and Happy New Year!

Sincerely,
M. Dylan Koch
Chief, Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad

Cashola Fundraiser at ShoreBreak, Oct 28th 2024

10/15/2024

Join OPVRS at ShoreBreak Monday, Oct 28th, 2024 for a cashola fundraiser! Tell your server that you support OPVRS and a portion of each sale will be donated to Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad.

Let ShoreBreak do the cooking before Halloween. Support YOUR Local Business and YOUR Local Rescue Squad!

Fundraiser October 28th, 2024, 4pm-8pm. 2941 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach.
(Shore Drive Location Only)

September 2024 Blood Drive

8/20/2024

Virginia Beach, VA – On September 24, Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad will host a vital blood donation drive, inviting community members to make a life-saving contribution. The event, scheduled from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, is organized in collaboration with The Blood Connection, a crucial provider of blood supplies in the region.

This blood drive comes at a critical time, as Virginia Beach EMS has recently implemented a groundbreaking Whole Blood Initiative, which allows first responders to administer whole blood directly at the scene of emergencies. This initiative has already proven to be a game-changer in saving lives, particularly in situations where every second counts. The Blood Connection is the primary supplier of the whole blood used by VB EMS, making this drive essential to maintaining the success of the program.

The community's involvement is more important than ever. By donating blood, participants will support this life-saving initiative, ensuring that Virginia Beach EMS remains equipped to provide the highest level of care during emergencies.

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad encourages both first-time and regular donors to participate in this crucial event. Every donation has the potential to make a significant impact, helping to save lives within the community.

Event Details:

Date: September 24, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad

The community’s continued support in donating blood is not only appreciated, but is a vital component in the ongoing efforts to enhance emergency medical services in Virginia Beach.

Click HERE to Register!

OPVRS Named 2024 Outstanding EMS Agency

5/24/2024

Exciting News For Immediate Release:
OPVRS is excited to announce our selection as the 2024 Outstanding EMS Agency by the Tidewater EMS Council! This award is given annually to an EMS agency that exemplifies outstanding professionalism and service to its community; whose high level of patient care is evident by innovative training, community awareness, preventative health programs, public relations efforts and participation in local, regional, state and national EMS systems. We are humbled to be chosen, and proud to serve alongside our VBRescue partners and neighboring TEMS agencies.

Great Neck Point Garden Club returns for another fundraiser, Sat May 18th, 9am-12pm

5/10/2024

The Master Gardeners of the Great Neck Point Garden Club will be hosting a fundraiser for Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad. Join us on Saturday, May 18th, 9am-12pm, at the Shore Drive Farm Market. Locally grown plants perfect for houses and gardens will be on sale. All proceeds will benefit the Rescue Squad

Featured Plants: Fatsia Japonica, Windmill Palms, Hostas, Bear's Breeches, Aucuba, Lynnhaven Carpet, Vinca, Asters, Aloe, Jade, Mint and more!

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