• Operational: Members are divided into two groups, Junior (members age 16-18), and Senior (members 18+). Members must take part in one 12 hours duty crew per week, with one additional 12-hour weekend shift per month, and must attend the monthly meeting. Members must also partake in Driver and/or EMT certification.
  
• Administrative: Members do not attend duty crews, however must put in hours of work for the company, attend events and meetings. It is helpful if members have specific skills such as IT/Tech support or accounting, but it is not required.
  
• Academic: For students who cannot fulfill a weekly duty crew requirement due to school. Academic members are operational members, so are either Junior or Senior, and must take part in 24 hours of service a month. Members must also pursue driver and/or EMT certification, and attend monthly meetings.
  
• Support: For members who are interested in participating in PVRS, but are unsure of the level of committment they can provide, or in what role.

• Operational: Members are divided into two groups, Junior (members age 16-18), and Senior (members 18+). Members must take part in one 12 hours duty crew per week, with one additional 12-hour weekend shift per month, and must attend the monthly meeting. Members must also partake in Driver and/or EMT certification.
  
• Administrative: Members do not attend duty crews, however must put in hours of work for the company, attend events and meetings. It is helpful if members have specific skills such as IT/Tech support or accounting, but it is not required.
  
• Academic: For students who cannot fulfill a weekly duty crew requirement due to school. Academic members are operational members, so are either Junior or Senior, and must take part in 24 hours of service a month. Members must also pursue driver and/or EMT certification, and attend monthly meetings.
  
• Support: For members who are interested in participating in PVRS, but are unsure of the level of committment they can provide, or in what role.

Volunteer Information   Operations The operational division of PVRS is responsible for the delivery of emergency medical and rescue services to the community. Operations members comprise the ambulance and medic crews that respond to incidents, as well as the line officers who manage the allocation of resources so that the community is best served. Operational Crews Each operational division duty crew in PVRS comprises of an EVOC-certified driver, who is at least 18 years old, an Officer in Charge (an EMT, trained to at least the Basic Level), and two Aides (who can range in level of training). These crews are the ones that respond to calls, deliver pre-hospital emergency care, and then transport patients to a recieving facility. EMT Levels Becoming an operational member of PVRS means taking your first steps toward becoming an Emergency Medical Technician. There are four levels of EMT certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and an additional certification for non-EMS providers. PVRS members practice at all levels; Attendants/Officers in Charge must be an EMT-Basic at a minimum. These levels of training are: First Responder (for drivers, firefighters, and police), EMT-Basic (BLS level), EMT-Enhanced (ALS introductory level), EMT-Intermediate (ALS), and EMT-Paramedic (Advanced ALS Level). Emergency Vehicle Operators Certification EVOC is a required course for all members interested in being an ambulance driver. To become released as a driver, members must complete a documented 10 hours of pre-course driving and familiarzation, participation and completion in the EVOC course, and then 10 hours of post-course driving, familiarzation, and running calls. All of this is done with a preceptor, who will monitor your driving and provide helpful feedback. Members intersted in becoming drivers must be at least 18 years old, and have a clean driving record for the past 12 months (some exceptions). Drivers are not required to be EMTs, though like all operational members they are highly encouraged to attain EMT-Basic, and higher, certification, or at the least First Responder.     Administration The essential backbone of PVRS are those members who decide not to ride ambulances, but to ride deskchairs, and to help in the organization and administration of the company. Administrative members are highly involved in the day-to-day running and operation of the company, and in the future success of the company. Tasks can include working with one of the committees involved in company business, preparing fundraiser letters, IT/Tech support, maintanance and creation of Bylaws, financial matters, and many others. Administrative members are not required to attain certifications such First Responder or EMT, but they are required to attend Volunteer Orientation and CPR for Healthcare Providers.

Volunteer Information   Operations The operational division of PVRS is responsible for the delivery of emergency medical and rescue services to the community. Operations members comprise the ambulance and medic crews that respond to incidents, as well as the line officers who manage the allocation of resources so that the community is best served. Operational Crews Each operational division duty crew in PVRS comprises of an EVOC-certified driver, who is at least 18 years old, an Officer in Charge (an EMT, trained to at least the Basic Level), and two Aides (who can range in level of training). These crews are the ones that respond to calls, deliver pre-hospital emergency care, and then transport patients to a recieving facility. EMT Levels Becoming an operational member of PVRS means taking your first steps toward becoming an Emergency Medical Technician. There are four levels of EMT certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and an additional certification for non-EMS providers. PVRS members practice at all levels; Attendants/Officers in Charge must be an EMT-Basic at a minimum. These levels of training are: First Responder (for drivers, firefighters, and police), EMT-Basic (BLS level), EMT-Enhanced (ALS introductory level), EMT-Intermediate (ALS), and EMT-Paramedic (Advanced ALS Level). Emergency Vehicle Operators Certification EVOC is a required course for all members interested in being an ambulance driver. To become released as a driver, members must complete a documented 10 hours of pre-course driving and familiarzation, participation and completion in the EVOC course, and then 10 hours of post-course driving, familiarzation, and running calls. All of this is done with a preceptor, who will monitor your driving and provide helpful feedback. Members intersted in becoming drivers must be at least 18 years old, and have a clean driving record for the past 12 months (some exceptions). Drivers are not required to be EMTs, though like all operational members they are highly encouraged to attain EMT-Basic, and higher, certification, or at the least First Responder.     Administration The essential backbone of PVRS are those members who decide not to ride ambulances, but to ride deskchairs, and to help in the organization and administration of the company. Administrative members are highly involved in the day-to-day running and operation of the company, and in the future success of the company. Tasks can include working with one of the committees involved in company business, preparing fundraiser letters, IT/Tech support, maintanance and creation of Bylaws, financial matters, and many others. Administrative members are not required to attain certifications such First Responder or EMT, but they are required to attend Volunteer Orientation and CPR for Healthcare Providers.

• Be at least 16 years of age
• Complete an application for membership
• Schedule a physical with INOVA Reston (paid by Loudoun County)
• Obtain a copy of your DMV Transcript (if over 18)
• Obtain a copy of your criminal history (if over 18)
• Print and sign a copy of the Access Form and Background Check Form
• Complete manila Volunteer Membership Packet:

 

• You will be assigned to, or select, a duty crew and run on a duty shift at least once a week, depending on type of membership.
• You will be given a copy of the Probationary Member Orientation Packet; bring it with you to your duty crew each week, and complete before the end of your probation.
  
• Attend the general membership meeting (first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at PVRS).
• Begin signing up for, and taking part in, training courses
  • Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Class within one year (18 and above)
  • EMT-Basic within one year with the following prerequisites:
    • Loudoun County Volunteer Orientation
      
    • American Health Association CPR for the Healthcare Provider
    • Bloodborne Pathogens
    • Hazardous Materials Awareness

• Be at least 16 years of age
• Complete an application for membership
• Schedule a physical with INOVA Reston (paid by Loudoun County)
• Obtain a copy of your DMV Transcript (if over 18)
• Obtain a copy of your criminal history (if over 18)
• Print and sign a copy of the Access Form and Background Check Form
• Complete manila Volunteer Membership Packet:

 

• You will be assigned to, or select, a duty crew and run on a duty shift at least once a week, depending on type of membership.
• You will be given a copy of the Probationary Member Orientation Packet; bring it with you to your duty crew each week, and complete before the end of your probation.
  
• Attend the general membership meeting (first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at PVRS).
• Begin signing up for, and taking part in, training courses
  • Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Class within one year (18 and above)
  • EMT-Basic within one year with the following prerequisites:
    • Loudoun County Volunteer Orientation
      
    • American Health Association CPR for the Healthcare Provider
    • Bloodborne Pathogens
    • Hazardous Materials Awareness