On the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we recognize Life Member Diane Pitts, one of the many Rescue Squad volunteers who responded to the Pentagon on that day, she tells the story of her response in an interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin. Watch her recount the poignant heroism of…
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The Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad will end direct emergency medical service to Upper Northwest DC (including operation of the Rescue Squad’s direct emergency telephone line) after December 31, 2021. On or after January 1, 2022, DC residents will need to call 9-1-1 for emergency medical service. The decision came after…
Read MoreThe BCCRS Board of Directors is conducting a strategic review of the Rescue Squad’s emergency medical service to the District of Columbia. The review was prompted by significant changes in EMS service in both the District and Montgomery County, including increased EMS resources on both sides of the DC-Maryland border…
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On Sunday, July 4, the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad put a new, state-of-the-art ambulance in service at the Chevy Chase Fire Department on Connecticut Avenue. It marks the first time in the rescue squad’s eight decades that BCCRS will staff an ambulance at the CCFD Station 7. The Rescue Squad’s…
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Rescue Day is an annual tradition at BCCRS, it is a day long event where we invite members of the community to come tour our station, see our ambulances and rescue apparatus. It is always a lot of fun as accurately described by this young member of the community in…
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Our Fall Newsletter is hitting the streets with plenty of good information: Update on BCCRS COVID-19 Response BCCRS Volunteer, Board Member Completes Ultra-Run to Benefit First Responders FALL/WINTER Safety Tips BCCRS Emergency Services Did You Know? We Can’t Do It Without Your Help – Please Make a Donation Today Look…
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We Did It! Thank you for helping us reach our goal! Our Custom Ink Fundraising Campaign Has Closed. The proceeds from this T-shirt fundraiser support the cost of EMS supplies and on going COVID-19 response efforts. Mens, womens and youth sizes are available.
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What the full interview on YouTube linked above.
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In a recent article, the Sentinel Newspaper profiled the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad and the work we have done over the last four months to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The article outlines the unprecedented challenge the organization faced in updating internal protocols and meeting the highest standards for care…
Read MoreSince the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, BCCRS staff and volunteers have been going well beyond their normal commitments in order to staff additional ambulances and support the local emergency response system. Our pandemic response required close to 1500 extra hours of staffing, a challenge our volunteers were able to…
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