The Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad started in 1952 after attorney J. Peter Holland III came upon a car accident at 24th street and Atlantic Avenue.

There are two types of members in Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad, with two distinct sets of responsibilities.

Members are typically scheduled to run out of a VBVRS station, but ultimately serve the Department of EMS in general and may be sent to any part of Virginia Beach.

In addition to the mandatory shifts, VBVRS is often contracted to have a medical presence at various events throughout the City of Virginia Beach.

Support members often help plan larger VBVRS events, such as the fund-raising Oyster Roast or Fund Drive, but also do much of the behind-the-scenes work that allows VBVRS to run smoothly and efficiently including vehicle coordination, supply management, office management and more.

With over 200 active members, VBVRS has developed a tiered organizational structure to ensure adequate dedication of time to each facet of the organization, both operational and administrative.

In the late 2000s, as a result of private donations, VBVRS was able to finance the building and opening of this substation, Station 8.