BENSLEY BERMUDA VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD INC

What BENSLEY BERMUDA VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD INC does

Bensley-Bermuda Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc. is a nonprofit volunteer emergency medical services organization established in 1954 and headquartered in Chester, Virginia. It provides 24-hour pre-hospital emergency ambulance and first-aid response to residents of Chester and Chesterfield County through the 911 emergency dispatch system, operating from two stations with five ambulance bays and a fleet of four ambulances (each costing over $230,000 plus approximately $180,000 in equipment). In 2022, the organization answered 536 calls for service and its members contributed 15,420 hours of unpaid time.

The organization operates as a community-embedded volunteer agency rather than a fee-for-service provider: services are delivered free of charge to the community, and the operating model is funded by monetary donations (online via PayPal and by mail) supplemented by in-kind volunteer labor. Beyond emergency response, it offers event EMS standby services, guided ambulance tours, and first-aid/healthcare career education, frequently partnering with Chesterfield Fire and EMS, Forest View Volunteer Rescue Squad, Richmond Ambulance Authority, Brightpoint Community College, VCU/VCU Children's Tower, Chippenham Hospital, and the Richmond Kickers. The squad functions as a clinical training pipeline, with many members progressing to medical school, nursing programs, and PA school.

Technically, the operation is a traditional EMS service. The only specialized medical device called out is the LUCAS automated CPR device for mechanical chest compressions; back-office functions run on third-party tools such as Aladtec scheduling and Google Forms. Governance is by a Board of Directors with a Medical Director (Dr. Joanne Lapetina), a Chief of Operations (Collin Mills, full-time ER nurse), and a President (Vivian Johns). The squad has extended its operational footprint internationally through a January 2026 donation of stretchers, splints, and extrication devices to Ukrainian EMS providers, coordinated via Sterling Rescue Squad and the Virginia Association of First Responders.

Name

BENSLEY BERMUDA VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD INC

Legal name

Bensley-Bermuda Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc.

Website

https://bbvrs.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bensley-Bermuda Volunteer Rescue Squad is a nonprofit volunteer EMS organization in Chester, Virginia, providing 24-hour 911 ambulance response, event standby, and community health education to Chesterfield County residents since 1954.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Ambulance Services (621910)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

911/Public EMS Agencies (Municipal/County/Fire-Based) (HLAFANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) & Ambulance Services (BPAIAGAC), Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Operations & Dispatch (HLAJAGAC)

Keywords

• Volunteer emergency medical services
• Pre-hospital emergency care
• Ambulance services
• Community emergency response
• Event standby EMS

Headquarters

HQ city

Chester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The organization relies on monetary donations from the community to support operations. They accept online donations through PayPal and checks by mail. Tax receipts are available upon request via email.
2. Volunteer Service Model: Emergency services provided by unpaid volunteer members who donate their time. In 2022, members donated 15,420 hours of unpaid time to the community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bensley-Bermuda Volunteer Rescue Squad provides 24-hour volunteer emergency pre-hospital ambulance and first-aid services to the Chester, Virginia community through the 911 emergency response system, operating out of two stations with five ambulance bays and four modern ambulances. Beyond emergency response, the squad delivers on-location event EMS standby, community education and guided ambulance tours, and a volunteer recruitment and training program that has historically launched members into medical, nursing, and PA careers.

Product overview

Bensley Bermuda Volunteer Rescue Squad is a nonprofit EMS organization providing emergency pre-hospital care services. It operates as a single integrated service offering 24-hour ambulance response, event medical standby coverage, and community health education. The organization runs two stations with four ambulances and offers volunteer recruitment programs that serve as career pathways for future healthcare providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Pre-Hospital Ambulance Services 24-hour volunteer emergency ambulance and first-aid services for the Chester and Chesterfield County community, dispatched through the 911 emergency response system and delivered from two stations with five ambulance bays and four modern ambulances equipped for advanced life support.
• Event EMS Standby Services On-location volunteer EMS coverage and first-aid support for public events including sporting events, festivals, and fairs, requested directly from event organizers via email.
• Community Education and Ambulance Tours Guided tours of ambulances and educational presentations on careers in EMS and healthcare, plus first-aid instruction delivered to schools, youth groups, camps, and community organizations in the Chester/Richmond area.
• Volunteer Member Recruitment and Training Recruitment and structured training program for new volunteer EMS providers, including an introductory Attendant class and ongoing clinical training that has historically prepared members for medical school, nursing programs, PA school, and fire/EMS careers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 536 calls answered in 2022
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• VCU/VCU Children's TowerminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Participates in Goodnight Lights events lighting the streets for children healing at the VCU Children's Tower. Community outreach activity supporting pediatric patients.
• Chesterfield Fire and EMScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 April 2026Regular collaboration with Chesterfield Fire and EMS on community education events including Girl Scout first aid training. Works alongside station 15 for large events.
• Sterling Rescue SquadcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 January 2026Sterling Rescue Squad transported donated medical equipment (15 stretchers, 50 splints, 40 extrication devices) to Baltimore for shipment to Ukraine. Partnership coordinated through Virginia Association of First Responders.
• Virginia Association of First Responders (VAFRS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 January 2026VAFRS coordinates donations between member squads. Executive Director Bubby Bish facilitated the partnership between Bensley Bermuda and Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squads for the Ukraine equipment donation.
• Chippenham HospitalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 September 2025Invited to fall safety event at Swift Creek ER. Crew observed Virginia state police med flight and CFEMS fire and life safety program.
• Brightpoint Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 August 2024Collaborated to provide middle school students with truck tours showing EMS and healthcare responsibilities. Engaged with 214 summer campers to inspire potential future healthcare providers.
• Forest View Volunteer Rescue SquadcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 July 2024Co-staffed medical tents at Chesterfield County Fairgrounds. Forest View provided offroad UTV with Chesterfield Fire and EMS station 15 running incident command.
• Richmond Kickers Pro Soccer ClubminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 May 2023Host of Annual First Responder's Night events where Bensley Bermuda participates to engage with the community. Squad members demonstrate CPR, showcase equipment, and interact with families.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• American Medical Response (AMR): Largest private-sector EMS provider in the United States operating ambulance services, 911 response, and interfacility transport across hundreds of jurisdictions; represents the scaled, paid-staff model BBVRS operates alongside.

Regional players

• Richmond Ambulance Authority: Public utility model EMS agency serving the adjacent City of Richmond; employs BBVRS board member Prabhat Adusumalli as an AEMT and represents the professional EMS pathway the squad's training model feeds into.
• Chesterfield Fire and EMS: Municipal fire/EMS agency serving Chesterfield County; while paid rather than volunteer, it operates in the same coverage area, dispatches BBVRS, and collaborates on community education and large-event incident command.

Direct peers

• Sterling Rescue Squad: Virginia volunteer rescue squad that partnered with BBVRS and VAFRS on the Ukraine equipment donation; directly comparable independent volunteer EMS organization operating in a different Virginia jurisdiction.
• Alexandria Fire Department (Volunteer): Hybrid volunteer/paid fire and EMS service in Northern Virginia; comparable in providing pre-hospital emergency response with significant volunteer participation within a larger municipal structure.
• Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad: Large, well-known all-volunteer EMS organization in Montgomery County, Maryland; directly comparable in mission (volunteer 911 EMS), operating model, and reliance on community donations and trained volunteers.
• Forest View Volunteer Rescue Squad: Chesterfield County-based volunteer rescue squad that has co-staffed medical tents at Chesterfield County Fairgrounds with BBVRS; directly comparable independent volunteer EMS nonprofit serving the same county geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bensley-bermuda-volunteer-rescue-squad-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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