Danville Life Saving Crew

The Danville Life Saving Crew will be offering an accelerated EMT-B class that will run from May until July. This fast paced class will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and selected weekend dates. If you are interested in this class contact the crew at (434) 792-2739 ext 210 or email to Brian Wilson at brian.wilson@chhcgroup.com.

The cost for the class is $ 125.00. Tuition assistance may be available to persons who volunteer with the crew.

Here is a short 30 minute video produced by the City of Danville government access channel, City20. It originally aired on "Danville In Focus" in April 2007.

Keep in mind that it's a pretty large file and may take some time if you have a slower Internet connection.

Have the following information written down and readily accessible in the event of an emergency:

• Family name.
• Children's names.
• House address with nearest cross street.
• Instructions on how to contact parents.
• Phone number(s) of close relatives and neighbors.
• Doctor's name and phone number along with a medical release.
• Include the number of the poison control center.

In the event of an emergency:

To obtain Life Member status, one must have been actively running calls and volunteering time and service for a minimum of ten years. We salute all the members listed below for over 1000 years of service to the Danville Life Saving Crew and our community.

The junior members of the Danville Life Saving Crew grow as an individual while working as a team with regular crew members to provide medical services to the community. The junior members are 14 to 17 years old that are willing to volunteer their time to help others and attend training classes. They have the opportunity to receive certification in CPR. Additionally, at the age of 16, junior members can become a state Emergency Medical Technician and assist with patient care while running calls with the DLSC. 

Citizen's Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access the EMS System?
Dial 911 to report any emergency. When the call is answered you will be asked several questions. The first question is "Where is your emergency?". While you are being asked several questions, emergency personnel and equipment are being dispatched. When you do call 911, please do the following:

Purpose of the Ride-Along Program

1. To provide the citizens, firefighters, medical professionals and rescue squad personnel of the region an opportunity to observe in a controlled environment the delivery of emergency medical care and rescue operations.
2. As a tool for recruitment of future members.

Eligibility