Your neighbors
stand ready
when it matters most
For over six decades, the volunteers of Fork Union Rescue Squad have answered the call — rushing to the aid of Shenandoah County residents with courage, compassion, and unwavering dedication.
Comprehensive emergency care,
rooted in community
Our trained volunteers provide a full spectrum of emergency medical and rescue services to the Fork Union and Palmyra area — from cardiac emergencies to hazardous material incidents.
Emergency Medical Services
Advanced life support, first response, patient stabilization, and safe transport — available around the clock for medical emergencies across our service area.
Technical Rescue
Vehicle extrication, confined space rescue, water rescue, and structural collapse response — our specialists are trained for the most demanding situations.
Hazardous Materials
Hazmat containment, decontamination protocols, and incident command — keeping our community safe from chemical, biological, and radiological threats.
Search & Rescue
Wilderness search operations, missing person locates, and coordinated rescue missions across the rugged terrain of the Shenandoah Valley.
Community Education
CPR training, first aid workshops, disaster preparedness seminars, and youth safety programs — empowering residents with life-saving knowledge.
Mass Casualty Response
Large-scale incident management, triage coordination, and mutual aid integration — ready to mobilize when the community faces a major emergency.
Built on a promise:
no one faces crisis alone
In 1965, a group of concerned citizens in the Fork Union community of Palmyra, Virginia, recognized that rural emergency response was a matter of life and death. With nothing but determination and a borrowed vehicle, they formed the Fork Union Volunteer Rescue Squad.
Today, we are a fully equipped, professionally staffed volunteer organization serving the greater Fork Union and Palmyra area. Our team of over 100 volunteers responds to hundreds of calls each year — from cardiac arrests and motor vehicle collisions to water rescues and hazardous material incidents.
We are not a government agency. We are your neighbors — teachers, farmers, tradespeople, and retirees — who choose to give their time, their training, and their lives to the mission of keeping this community safe.
More than an emergency
response team
We believe that prepared communities are resilient communities. Our commitment extends far beyond the call bell.
Volunteer Spirit
Every member serves without pay — driven by a genuine desire to protect and serve their community.
Community First
We prioritize the safety and well-being of every resident in our service area, regardless of circumstance.
Continuous Training
Our volunteers maintain the highest certification standards through ongoing education and hands-on drill sessions.
Partnership
We work alongside local fire departments, law enforcement, and hospitals to deliver coordinated emergency care.
Ready to answer the call?
Whether you need emergency assistance, want to volunteer, or wish to support our mission — we'd love to hear from you.
Reach out —
we're always here
For emergencies, dial 911. For non-emergency inquiries, volunteer information, or to schedule a community presentation, use the details below.
2 River Ridge Dr
Palmyra, VA 22963-2042
Emergency calls: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
Non-emergency inquiries: Monday–Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
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