| Dumfries-Triangle Rescue Squad |
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| Motto: "We Serve to Safe" | |
| Established | 1957 |
| Staffing | Volunteer |
| Strength | 100 |
| Stations | 3 (3R, 17, 23) |
| Rescues | 1 |
| EMS Units | 6 |
| EMS Level | ALS and BLS |
| Fire chief | C. D. Ester |
| Website | www.d-trs.com |
Dumfries-Triangle Rescue Squad (DTRS) was formally organized on January 8, 1957 and began operations with one ambulance donated by Cope Ford of Triangle. The men who had organized DTRS were sharing space and affiliated with the Dumfries Triangle Volunteer Fire Department (DTVFD) at that time.
In February 1959, the 21 member squad of DTRS formally separated from DTVFD and applied for a formal charter from the Virginia State Corporation Commission. When asked about the separation from DTVFD, DTRS member Ed Publicover responded, “separation is to permit the Fire Department and Rescue Squad to expand in order to keep pace with a growing area.” In 1959 DTRS had 3 ambulances in its fleet, 2 that it owned outright and the other was on indefinite loan from the Civil Defense Authorities.
On April 2, 1959 DTRS was granted its charter. According to the organisation's records, 22 individuals are listed as the charter members of DTRS[1].
That year DTRS elected its first official officers. Records show the following individuals as the 1959 officers for DTRS: Jack Fick Jr (President); Carey Perkinson (Vice-President); Bascome Henley (Captain); Bill Rainey (Lieutenant); Francis Keys (Secretary & Treasurer); Edward Publicover (Sergeant); H.B. Stanley (Sergeant).
In 1967 the DTRS Junior Squad was established. This marked the first junior squad to be established in Prince William County.[2] On April 9, 1967 VirginiaState Delegate Stanley A. Owens swore in the first officers of DTRS Junior Squad. These officers were: Don Mercer (Captain); Allen Barbee (1st Lieutenant); Van Keys (Sergeant); John Fick (Treasurer); Art Milona (Secretary). In addition the following individuals were listed as members of the junior squad Bill Yarnall, Lee Hise, Tom Fraizer, Mike Taylor, George Ford, Ted McInteer, Harvey Anderson, Ted Petts, Larry Liming, Ron Clark, Warren Towne, and Eddie Dixon.
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Our mission is to provide the service to save lives, property, and environment of our community.
We accomplish this through public education, awareness, and training programs using resources within our community.
Through teamwork we will increase the participation and support of our community.
Our professionalism will bring forth a high standard of timely emergency care and management, thus accomplishing our mission.
"We Serve to Save"
Board of Directors Chairman: Mr. John McHugh
Chief/Rescue Chief: C. D. Ester
Assistant Chief : S. B. Chasin
Captain / Training Officer: Karma Ester
Captain : Randy L. Baum
Executive Officer: Lorrie Critchley
Treasurer: Ray Wilson
Personnel Officer: Rodney S. Fielding
Secretary: Gina Critchley
Junior Advisor: Corrina Ross-Witkoswki
Chaplain: Duane Brawner
Chaplain: Larry Brooks
Safety Officer Lieutenant: Jude Leullen
IT Officer: Richard Searle
Fleet Manager: Enrique Mendez