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American Legion Post 255 Car show 2024

Member Leo Gillespie, October 19

Ambulance 48 (Retired) a 1972 Cadillac Miller-Meteor Ambulance was at the 3rd Annual Bull and Oyster roast at the American Legion Post 255. The event has one of the largest car shows in the Ridge area and our Caddy was there...... (Full Story & Photos)

American Legion Post 255 Car show 2024.
American Legion Post 255 Car show 2024.

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No Caption Passing of Association Member Sandy Sullivan

Vice President Christy Leach, October 07

The Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad regrets to announce the passing of Association Member Sandra "Sandy" Sullivan. She was called home on Monday, October 7, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family who have been by her side throughout these trying times. Sandy dedicated many hours to the rescue squad association during her time with us, as well as to the community as a whole. She will be greatly ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Citizens and First Responders Save 71-Year-Old Bicyclist with CPR After Suffering Medical Emergency

Amanda (Mandy) Purdy, July 18

Multiple 911 callers reported a male, who was described as 60 to 65 years old, fell of his bicycle and was unconscious with citizens performing chest compressions.

Prior to the arrival of First Responders, 911 callers reported citizens were performing CPR again after stopping.

Our very own President and Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Brian Windsor arrived on the scene and began EMS chest compressions. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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The Caddy at the "Cars & Coffee" car show (Hobby Lobby parking lot).
The Caddy at the "Cars & Coffee" car show (Hobby Lobby parking lot).

Caddy on display

"-" Leo Gillespie, June 23

We took our 1972 Cadillac Miller-Meteor Ambulance out to the "Cars & Coffee" car show on Sunday. This is a Bi-Weekly event and it was our first event for the 2024 season with the Caddy. It was a HOT day but everyone loved seeing this Living piece of St. Mary's history.
We will be taking the Caddy out again on the 4th of July (Wildewood parade) and then again on the 13th of July (Wreaths Across America). ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Pax Air Museum with Optimus Prime and BumbleBee

President Leo Gillespie, November 08

On November 8th, 2023 the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad was given a huge honor of Escorting Optimus Prime (#Optimus Is Here) and BumbleBee into St. Mary's County with Ambulance 499, Four St. Mary's Sheriff's Officers, Second District Engine 61, Dave's Peterbuilt truck and PJ's Towing Heavy Wrecker. Optimus Prime was recharging at the Second District Fire Department.
On November 9th, 2023 the Ridge ... (Full Story & Photos)

The team at PJ's Towing yard.
The team at PJ's Towing yard.

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Stanley Williams -Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad

President Leo Gillespie, November 08

RVRS sends our condolences to the family and friends of Stanley Williams, past chief and past president of Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad and retired longtime Department of Emergency Services employee, who passed last weekend.

The family will receive guests at the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Hall on Friday, 10 November from 1000 - 1200 hours. Prayers, including EMS prayers will be ... (Full Story)


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Trunk or Treat 2023

President Leo Gillespie, November 04

The RVRS and RVRSA participated in three Trunk or Treats on 30 and 31 October. The first spot was at the Texas Roadhouse and then Mission BBQ on the 30th. The next day was at the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department on the 31st. We served lots and lots of little ones with lots of candy/goodies with Caddy and Ambulance 499.... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Passing of Life Member John Gregory "Jack" Cullison

Vice President Christy Leach, October 25

The Officers and Members of the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad regretfully announce the passing of Life Member John Gregory "Jack" Cullison. The angels led him back to Frances Ann early Saturday morning, peacefully in his sleep. Jack dedicated 52 years of active service to the rescue squad and took great pride in all of the years he spent maintaining the Cadillac. He will be greatly missed, but we ... (Full Story & Photos)

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