Each year the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads (VAVRS) hosts a Convention  in Virginia Beach during the last week of September, for learning new techniques through medical seminars, enjoying competition and participating in educational and social activities.

The event offers VAVRS members the opportunity to have input on the function and mission of the association during business meetings and election of officers. The convention hosts one of the largest EMS product shows on the east coast, featuring vendors of EMS related equipment, supplies, vehicles and clothing.

The following awards were received by FRS:

• Rescue Sam and the "Rescue Express" barrel train placed 2nd in the parade under the "Best Appearing Novelty" category;
• ALS Team placed 11th.  Team members: Kelly, Adam, Debbie & Laura;
• BLS Team placed 10th.  Team members: Andrew, Zach, Laura & Carol.

 Click below to read:

• VAVRS 75TH CONVENTION 2009 CONVENTION AWARD RECIPIENTS
• VAVRS 75TH CONVENTION LIFELINE BULLETIN