BVRS is pleased to be the sole provider of Pre-hospital Emergency Medical Care to the Town of Blacksburg and the northern portion of Montgomery County. Since our founding, we have been providing quality care to our neighbors. Our providers are all volunteers with State Emergency Medical Services certifications and our services are always free. Each of our members considers it a privilege to provide this vital service to our community.

Winter is upon us, and while it has been mild thus far; it is always wise to be prepared. The best way to face winter weather is to stay home. However, occasionally snow and ice hit while we are out and about. It is best to prepare for these situations before they occur.

Always keep at least a quarter of a tank of gas in your vehicle and be sure to have the following items:

Warm blanket
Hat, gloves, and boots
Bottled water and healthy snacks
Cell phone charger

Driving in snow and ice is very dangerous even if you do have 4 or all wheel drive. When the roads get slick, please get inside as quickly and safely as possible.

Roads are not the only surfaces that get slick. Driveways and sidewalks can be treacherous as well. Even if your trip outdoors is just a "quick walk to the mailbox", make sure that you are dressed appropriately. A slip in the driveway can become deadly if you are on the ground for a prolonged period of time.