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:
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
- 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