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Manchester Volunteer Rescue Squad

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We Offer Two Types of Memberships: Active and Auxiliary

Join the Manchester Volunteer Rescue Squad

At Manchester Volunteer Rescue Squad (MVRS), there’s a place for everyone. Whether you’re drawn to the excitement of emergency response or passionate about supporting your community behind the scenes, we welcome individuals who are ready to make a difference.

Why Join MVRS?

Joining MVRS means becoming part of a dedicated team committed to saving lives, supporting neighbors, and strengthening our community. You’ll gain valuable skills, receive hands-on training, and join a family of volunteers who share your desire to serve.

Active Membership

Active members provide direct patient care and rescue services. They respond to emergency calls, assist with life-saving treatment, and play a vital role in protecting the community.

Auxiliary Membership

Auxiliary members support MVRS through fundraising and community outreach. These volunteers are essential to keeping the organization running smoothly and ensuring our crews have the resources they need. While Auxiliary members do not ride on emergency calls, their work directly supports our mission of service.

FAQ

Answers to your questions on what it takes to volunteer.

After the recruitment orientation program and assignment of a crew, probationary (recruit) members are required to ride a minimum of 48 hours a month.

Yes! All recruits are provided AHA BLS CPR/AED Healthcare Provider level in recruit orientation as well as VAVRS Emergency Vehicle Operators Course Class 2 at no cost.

Yes, the squad invests into our people as much as the member invests in the squad. We provide tuition reimbursement to EMS classes statewide as well as online.

Full-riding members must meet 48 hours per month on a staffed unit. Our shifts are:
Monday through Thursday (1800 to 0600 hrs)
Friday – (1800-0800 hrs)
Saturday – (0800-0800 hrs)
Sunday – (0800-0600 hrs)

The process begins when a potential member submits interest to our recruitment committee. The recruitment committee receives these forms and answers any questions candidates may have.

Application Process

Once your application packet is submitted, your information will be provided to the appropriate agencies to conduct background investigations and drug testing.

After all screenings are complete, you’ll be invited to participate in our Recruitment Orientation Program. During orientation, you’ll meet our Training Officers, Operational Captains, and current members, and you’ll have the opportunity to ride along with a crew.

This experience helps you become familiar with:

  • Squad life and culture
  • Rescue equipment and vehicles
  • Policies, procedures, and operations


We want every new member to feel confident, prepared, and part of the MVRS family from day one.

Three people smiling at the camera stand in front of an ambulance parked on a cobblestone street. Two wear black uniforms with medical emblems, and one wears glasses and a yellow jacket. It is evening or night.
Two women in dark uniforms smile outside on a snowy night. Snow covers the ground and their hair. Emergency vehicles and tire tracks are visible in the background.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re ready to serve your community, acquire new skills, and join a team that truly makes a meaningful impact, we’d love to have you on board.

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