10/14/2022:

Announcing our Spring EMT Course. Registration is now open. Course is every Tuesday evenings at the Western Albemarle Rescue Squad Training Annex starting January 24th.
For more information or to sign up: email: emtclass@westernrescue.org
Course starts January 24, 2023.

 

 

 

 

8/4/2020:

The Western Albemarle Rescue Squad mourns the loss of one of our own. Lori Boles passed away today surrounded by her family, and several members of her crew were with her this afternoon as well. A member of the Thursday Day Crew, Lori joined in 2016 and served the community as an EMT and driver and was also a registered nurse. We ask that you keep Lori's family and her WARS family in your thoughts during this difficult time.

                                                            Pictured left to right: Emma Freeauf, Corey Croson, Raven Curtis, and Lori Boles.

 

 

3/24/2020:

We have attached our letter regarding our response and operation changes due to the spread of COVID19 virus. CLICK HERE to go back to the main page and read the letter. Any questions should be directed to: operations@westernrescue.org.

 

 

2/4/2020:

Thank you Chiles Peach Orchard for your support! Today, Lisa from Chiles donated the proceeds from their annual Pancake Breakfast 5k in the fall to help support us. We are lucky to have such a great supportive community! THANK YOU!

2/2/2020:

2019 was yet another record year for us. We ran 1,985 calls, more than 17% higher than 2018. This was also our busiest year ever. We are averaging a 9% call volume increase each year for the past 5 years. None of this would be possible without our extremely dedicated members who are committed to giving back and serving their community. We are nothing without them. We are committed to providing the Crozet and Western Albemarle communities with the highest level of care in the fastest manner. We are in house, staffed and dedicated 24/7. We are proud to serve you, All volunteer, all the time!

 

 

1/10/2020:

Our Winter 2020 EMT course that starts January 14th is now full and no longer accepting applicants. Please check back for updates on new class offerings this Summer or Fall 2020.

 

 

 

 

11/7/2019:

WARS is proud to accept online donations now. You can find the PayPal "Donate" button to submit a donation online on the top right of the webpage. You can also follow this link to donate. Or scan this code from your phone!

 

 

2/13/2019:

WARS President Bill Wood giving Emma Freeauf her Member of the Year award.
Photo credit: Michael Marshall, Crozet Gazette

Congratulations to our award winner at our annual banquet held Saturday, 2/2/2019, at the King Family Vineyards. It is always a great night of social gathering and member recognition. A night with a delicious meal, an amazing slideshow, annual awards and recognition, and a wonderful night of dancing. As always, so thankful for the communities support and the Charlottesville - Albemarle Rescue Squad for covering us while we enjoy a well deserved night off!

Rookie of the Year: Lauren Brill
Frances Henry Award (award for most call runs): Emma Freeauf (170)
Chief's Award: John Norin
President's Award: David Booth
Member of the Year: Emma Freeauf

New Life Members: Taylor Tereskerz, Janice Steppe, David Boothe, and Emily Wagoner

 

 

 

11/8/2018:

Fall Fund drive underway. In 2017 we responded to over 1500 calls. We responded to each emergency with superior training and equipment made possible by generous donations. We are currently updating our building and enclosing a carport to make appropriate space for our equipment. Please feel confident that your donation will go directly back to the neighbors, families, and guests of the Western Albemarle community in the form of quick, efficient and safe rescue services.

See our fund drive letter HERE

At this time, we do not accept on line or credit card donations.
Please mail donations to:
Western Albemarle Rescue Squad,
P.O. Box 188,
Crozet, VA 22932

 

 

 

 

7/3/2018:

 

 

 

8/7/2017:

You can now support us online! 0.5% of all purchases will be donated to us if you link us as your non-profit charitable organization. Follow the link HERE or https://smile.amazon.com/ch/54-1073191 to link your Amazon account. You must shop at smile.amazon.com each time for the donation to be applied on your purchases.

 

 

 

 

 

6/20/2017:

Congratulations to our Chief, Kostas Alibertis, on receiving the Elk's 2016-2017 EMS Professional of the Year Award! Pictured Left to Right: Jenny Martin, Kostas Alibertis and Bill Wood.

 

2/4/2017:

Congratulations to our award winner at our annual banquet held Saturday at the King Family Vineyards. What a great night of social gathering and member recognition. A fantastic slideshow followed by our annual awards and recognition and a wonderful night of dancing.

Rookie of the Year: Corey Croson
Frances Henry Award (award for most call runs): Taylor Tereskerz (168)
Chief's Award: Will Barnhardt
President's Award: Mike Bauer
Member of the Year: Jose Larraburu

New Life Member: Ed Sidebottom

Special recognition:
Donna Burns for her 30 years of dedicated mentoring and EMS/prehospital education.
Purcell McCue for his 15 years of dedication to WARS and the community as Assistant Chief.

 

 

7/2/2016:

Squad 505 was placed in service today after 3 years of hard work by the truck committee. The truck immediately ran 2 calls followed by joining the Crozet Independence Day Parade lineup (below). After 23 years of dedicated service with minimal breakdowns and out-of-service time, our old 1993 GMC Hackney Rescue was officially decommissioned and is replaced by a 2015 Seagrave/SVI 4x4 Heavy Rescue with expanded services such as mobile air filling.

 

2/8/2016:

 

 

2/6/2016:

Congratulations to our award winner at our annual banquet held Saturday at the King Family Vineyards. What a great night of social gathering and member recognition. A surprise of our new heavy squad arriving, a great tribute to the life of Richard "Dick" Martin, a video recapping the past year, and a wonderful night of dancing.

Rookie of the Year: Haydon Pitchford
Frances Henry Award (award for most call runs): Raven Curtis (126)
Chief's Award: Raven Curtis
President's Award: Melanie Welcher
Member of the Year: David Booth

New Life Members: Ross Anderson, Will Barnhardt, Stacy Hosenfeld, & Paul Summers

 

 

 

1/8/2016:

2015 was a record year for us. We ran 1,526 calls, more than 17% higher than 2014. This was also our busiest year ever. We are averging a 3% call volume increase each year for the past 10 years. We are proud to serve you. All volunteer, all the time!

 

 

1/8/2016:

Our new Heavy Squad is almost complete. Members fly out to inspect it this month. If you would like to see pictures of the newest piece of the communities equipment, go to our Facebook picture album.

 

 

 

10/30/2015:

The Western Albemarle Rescue Squad begins a transition and update to a newer and more mordern web design. Please bare with us during this transition, which could take a few months, as some links may not work at certain times.

 

 

10/26/2015:

The Western Albemarle Rescue Squad mourns the loss of a charter member, Richard Bland "Dick" Martin. Dick was instrumental in founding the Western Albemarle Rescue Squad, recognizing the need for faster EMS response to citizens in the Western Albemarle communities. Dick was a retired Sargeant with the Albemarle County Police Department and spent years working for the Albemarle County Sheriff's Department. Dick dedicated a lot of time to the Crozet Volunteer Fire Department and help positions as high as Assistant Chief. He dedicated his life to serving others and we as well as the community are forever grateful for his contributions.
Obituary

 

 

 

9/29/2015:

Last week the heavy rains pushed our newly formed Water Rescue Team in service a few weeks earlier than planned. Within the first few hours of being in service we performed our first water rescue.

Pictured here is the group from WARS, ACFR, and Scottsville Fire that recently completed the Swift Water Rescue Course. Members look forward to taking additional courses in water rescue and training with our local teams from around the county and regionally.
While we always hope to never have to put this type of training to use, should it be needed, we are ready to respond. We are always looking for better ways we can serve our community and to meet it's growing needs. A big thank you to our great community for your continued support.

 

2/12/2015:

Congratulations to our award winners presented at our annual banquet on 2/7/2015.
Rookie of the Year - Valerie Quick
Francis Henry Award (Award for most calls run by a member) - Seth Wood
Chief's Award - Taylor Tereskerz
President's Award - Bob Knox
Member of the Year - Raven Curtis
Special Award and Recognition to Robert Charles "Bubba" Baber's Family
Also recognized were new life members - Taylor Ashley, Mike Bauer, Andy Todhunter, Patrick Watson, Melanie Welcher, & Michael Walton

 

Obituary

8/1/2014:

The Western Albemarle Rescue Squad mourns the loss of member Robert Charles "Bubba" Baber. Bubba was a long time supporter of WARS before joining in 2013. Bubba is a 4th generation fireman and spent 30 years with the Crozet Volunteer Fire Department, 7 of those were spent as the Chief. Bubba loved the Crozet & Albemarle Communities and was always there to help someone in need.
Newsplex Article & Video // NBC29 Article & Video // Crozet Gazette Article

Recording of the "Last Call" for Robert Charles "Bubba" Baber