July 4 Wrap-Up:   B-CC Rescue Squad Celebrates with the Community

B-CC Rescue Squad volunteers turned out to help the community celebrate Independence Day, providing enjoyment for kids and families, as well as a fire and safety message. 

Rescue Squad volunteers and apparatus appeared at several parades and celebrations throughout the day.  Community residents viewed Rescue Squad ambulances and rescue trucks; met firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics; and received free kids' fire hats. 

The Rescue Squad is grateful for the community's support and hopes that you enjoyed a safe and happy July 4.  Rescue Squad apparatus appeared in the following parades and community celebrations:

Winterberry Court parade

Wildwood Manor parade

Bradley Hills neighborhood celebration

Honeywell Lane parade

Town of Somerset parade

Village of Martin's Additions parade

Friendship Heights Village celebration

About the Rescue Squad

Now in its 70th year, the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad is a philanthropically operated, community supported organization that provides the highest level of fire, rescue, and emergency medical service for the communities of Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Upper Northwest Washington, D.C.

Thanks to the generous donations of the community, the efforts of 150 professionally trained volunteers, a staff of daytime employees, and 2 Montgomery County paramedics, the Rescue Squad is one of the nation's most advanced and best trained rescue squads, providing compassionate, lifesaving services to the community. The Rescue Squad does not receive regular appropriated funds from any government. Instead, the Squad raises almost all of its $2 million operating budget from individual donors, foundations, businesses, and occasional state and federal grants. The B-CC Rescue Squad is registered under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and contributions are tax-deductible as permitted by law.

Click here to learn about joining the men and women who are dedicated to serving the community as volunteer Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics, and Firefighters.

Click here to learn how you can help the Rescue Squad and the community by providing financial support for our operational and capital needs.

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