Welcome to the official website of the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad!

As of 1800 hrs, 4/19/19, The Officers and Members of the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad are proud to place into service a 2019 Horton Type 1 Ambulance. This Ambulance was purchased through Fesco Emergency Sales and is mounted on a Ford F-550 Chassis. The unit is equipped with an all LED lighting package, dual sirens, a Stryker Power-Load Stretcher, and a Liquid Spring Suspension. This unit is designated ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, March 14th Chief Engineer Brian Evans and Engineer Bruce Trossbach flew out to Columbus, OH to inspect our new Ambulance 498. Once they landed, they were picked up by our Sales Rep, Jacqulyn Buckley from FESCO Emergency Sales and taken to the Horton factory in Grove City, OH. Once at Horton, they went straight to work looking over the new Ambulance and verifying it met our specifications ... (Full Story & Photos)

Come on out and enjoy a Delicious breakfast prepared by the Ridge VRS Association members. This is held at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Dine In or Carry Out! Hope to see you there! Thank you always for your support! ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad placed Ambulance 498 out of service for the last time on the evening of March 12th, 2019. Ambulance 498 has served the citizens of St. Mary's County for 18 years. It was purchased in 2001 after losing it predecessor to the fire that destroyed our building. It was manufactured by MedTecPierce on a 2001 Ford E-450 cutaway van.

It is being replaced by a Horton ambulance ... (Full Story & Photos)

Hello Everyone! Mark your Calendars for our Annual Brown Bag Auction Fundraiser Saturday September 28, 2019! We greatly appreciate our community's support at this annual event as it is an incredible fundraiser for our organization! If you are interested in donating, please send an email to info@ridgevrs.org. We greatly appreciate it! See you there! ... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to 2 of our Paramedics on the completion of the Charles County Department of Emergency Services Academy Class III. Paramedic W. Kenney and Paramedic D. Lowmiller are now employed by Charles County as Paramedics. We could not be more proud of both of you! Not only do you give back to the neighboring county in your career but also in our volunteer system. ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday July 9th we held a cookout at our building to welcome home Jack and Frances Ann Cullison. Jack suffered a stroke in December and had been in rehab until April. Since they have been home they have not let any grass grow under their feet. Frances Ann loads Jack up into the car and off they go sometimes for the day, sometimes for a week. Jack’s recovery is going well and Frances Ann has ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association (SMVFA) held their 69th Annual Convention in Ridge last week. On Friday, April 29th, Darlene Wood of the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary (RVFDA) was installed as President of the SMVFA Ladies Auxiliary and on Saturday, April 30th, Johnny Wathen of the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department (RVFD) was installed as President of the SMVFA. This ... (Full Story & Photos)