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Virginia Tech

Police

Virginia Tech Rescue Squad Information Session

  • Please sign in and make yourself a name tag.

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WHO WE ARE

  • Oldest student ran, 100% volunteer collegiate EMS agency in the nation
  • Cover medical 911 calls on VT campus (and mutual aid to surrounding area) 24/7/365
  • Large incident management and EMS coverage
    • VT football, concerts, etc.
  • Trainings for the VT and Blacksburg communities (first aid, Stop the Bleed, and CPR)

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Our Mission

“The mission of the Virginia Tech Rescue Squad (VTRS) is to provide the highest level of emergency medical services to the students, faculty, staff, and visitors of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. VTRS shall extend these services to the county and commonwealth when called upon to do so. All members of the VTRS uphold a dedication to training, education, and outreach while committing themselves to the principle of Ut Prosim.”

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Agency Resources

  • 3 advanced life support equipped ambulances, one on the way
  • Several response and command vehicles to support daily operations
  • Utility vehicles, trailers, and bikes used for special operations

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Agency Resources Continued

  • New fully operational technical rescue team
  • Frequent trainings including Lane Stadium operations, wilderness carry outs, etc.
  • Several requests for service in Fall 2024

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WHY WE JOINED THE SQUAD

  • Serving our community

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  • The squad community (~50 active members)

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  • Opportunity for advancement

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  • Training and knowledge offered

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  • Leadership (secondary mission)

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Application and the Probationary Process

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Part 1 - Mandatory Information Session

  • Good work! First step underway!

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Part 2 - Online Application

  • Found on our website, can be emailed to you if unable to access
  • Due by 6pm on Wednesday 2/4
    • Late applications will not be accepted
    • This information and more available on our website

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Part 3 - Pre-probate Week

  • February 2nd through 4th
  • Need to attend at least 4 hours of events by the application deadline to learn more about the agency, ask questions, and interact with members
    • Cookout Sunday 2/1 (6pm-9pm)
    • Open house Monday through Wednesday from 10a-4p
    • Training scenario Tuesday 7pm at the station
    • Be sure to check in with a member so they can record your time in/out
    • The information session does not count towards the 4 hours

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Part 4 - Interviews

  • After reading through applications, you may be offered an interview slot via an email

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  • SignUp Genius will be sent by email for day/time slot

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  • There will be 1 round of interviews:
    • February 5th through 7th, Public Safety Building

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INTERVIEW ELIGIBILITY

  • Minimum of 4 hours spent at events

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  • Only Freshman and Sophomores eligible, unless you are a junior planning to take an extra year (2.5 years of service)

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  • Written application submitted by Wednesday at 6pm
    • Past experiences valued but not required

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  • Positive interactions with VTRS members

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Part 5 - Probationary Semester

  • 12 weeks of EMS education and our agency’s operations

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

Crash course

Medical

Operational

- AHA CPR certified, Blood Borne Pathogens

- EVOC

- First Aid, bleeding control

- Checkoffs

- Riding on calls

- Airway skills, splinting, triage, vitals, moving patients, other skills

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- Start of driver clearance

- ICS, MCI’s

- Radio operations, operational knowledge, squad knowledge

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Commitments as Probationary Member

  • Two 3 to 4 hour classes per week
  • Ambulance checkoffs
  • Assigned night duty & day duty
    • 2-3 hours day duty
    • 1800-0730 weekly night duty assigned
  • Weekend duty (required for all members)
  • Football games (required for all members)

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Active Membership

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LIFE AS A MEMBER

  • Duty Requirement
    • Night duty
    • 3-6 hours day duty
    • Weekend duty: 3 per semester ABC
    • Position related duties
  • Clearance requirement
  • Football - every home game
  • Station life - hang out do HW

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Extra Opportunities

Standbys

Clearances

Leadership

ALS

Extras

- Free attendance to football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, wrestling, soccer, etc.

- Besides 1 of the required driver and/or provider

- UTV

- Supervisor

- CERT team

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- Elected & appointed positions

- Range from Chief to Vehicles Officer, Social Media Chair

- Advanced EMT

- Will pay for cost of certification

- Martinsville Speedway

- EMS Conference

- Squad trainings

-Rope Rescue Team

-ICS/NIMS training

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Open House: Monday through Wednesday 10a-4p

  • Engage with members and other candidates, ask questions!
    • Wear your name tag
  • Make sure to sign in for time tracking
    • Email me in case of extenuating circumstances
  • Keep the conversation professional
    • Think of this as a more casual interview with the whole squad before your actual interview with membership committee
  • Please respect the space
    • This is where we operate every day
    • Only go into the main room

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QUESTIONS & REVIEW

  • Ask questions, we want to get to know you
    • Do not have to be related to our job
  • Keep your name tag
  • If you haven’t already, sign in for time tracking purposes

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Questions?

  • If you think of a question/comment/concern after you leave, feel free to email me at vtrsmembership@vt.edu

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TAKE A TOUR THEN BREAK OUT LOCATIONS

Group 1- Ambulance

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Group 2- Front Room

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Group 3- Stay here

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