TUCKAHOE VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD INC

What TUCKAHOE VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD INC does

Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad Inc (TVRS) is a 100% volunteer, non-profit emergency medical services organization founded on December 7, 1953, and headquartered at 1101 Horsepen Road in Henrico, Virginia, with a second station (Station 2) on Pump Road in Short Pump dedicated in March 1985. TVRS provides 911 emergency medical response and pre-hospital patient care to residents of Henrico County, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, free of charge to patients. The organization is one of two volunteer rescue squads (alongside Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad) integrated into Henrico County's 911 dispatch system, which also dispatches the Henrico County Division of Fire.

The operational fleet comprises five ALS-capable ambulances, one ALS Quick Response Vehicle, and a utility truck, all licensed by the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services, and staffed by certified EMTs and paramedics under protocols approved by an Operational Medical Director. The organization responds to more than 4,200 calls per year and benefits from over 3,500 hours of volunteer labor each month contributed by approximately 80 active riding members drawn from a diverse cross-section of the community. Beyond 911 response, TVRS operates ancillary programs including event standby EMS coverage, Touch-A-Truck school visits, an annual EMT certification class, a Ride-Along program for prospective members, and Hands-Only CPR community education in coordination with the American Heart Association.

TVRS is governed by an 11-member Board of Directors and operates with no paid staff. All operating funding comes from tax-deductible community donations, with no billing for services; Henrico County is one of the few localities in metro Richmond that does not charge residents for EMS. Equipment is funded entirely by donations, with a new ambulance costing approximately $150,000 before medical equipment and supplies. The organization markets itself through its website, Facebook, Instagram, and community events, and pursues volunteer recruitment through local outreach and ride-along experiences.

Name

TUCKAHOE VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD INC

Legal name

Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc.

Website

https://tuckahoerescue.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad is a 100% volunteer nonprofit providing free 24/7 911 emergency medical services to residents of Henrico County, Virginia, with a fleet of ALS ambulances, a Quick Response Vehicle, and 80+ active EMS providers funded entirely by community donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Ambulance Services (62191)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) & Ambulance Services (BPAIAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Evacuation, Shelter, Mass Care & Family Reunification (HLAJAGAG)

Keywords

• Emergency medical services
• Volunteer ambulance services
• Advanced life support
• Community EMS
• CPR training

Headquarters

HQ city

Henrico

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Community Donations: As a 100% volunteer nonprofit, TVRS relies entirely on tax-deductible donations from the community to fund equipment, training, and medical supplies. There are no paid staff, so every dollar donated goes directly to supporting 24/7 emergency medical services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad Inc provides 911 emergency medical services and Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance response to residents of Henrico County, Virginia, using a 100% volunteer workforce. The organization also offers community training programs in Hands-Only CPR and EMT certification, as well as event standby coverage, all supported by community donations at no cost to patients.

Product overview

Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad is a 100% all-volunteer non-profit organization providing emergency medical services (EMS) in Henrico County, Virginia. The organization operates a fleet of 5 ALS ambulances, 1 ALS Quick Response Vehicle, and a utility truck, providing 24/7/365 emergency medical coverage. Core services include emergency response and transport (BLS/ALS), supplemented by community programs such as Hands-Only CPR training, EMT certification classes, event standby services, and Touch-A-Truck educational visits. All services are provided free of charge to patients, funded entirely by community donations and volunteer efforts since 1953.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 911 Emergency Medical Services Round-the-clock 911 emergency medical response dispatched within Henrico County, Virginia, delivered by approximately 80 active volunteer EMS providers at no charge to patients.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulance Service ALS ambulance response and transport using a fleet of 5 ALS-staffed ambulances, serving patients in Henrico County, Virginia.
• ALS Quick Response Vehicle (QRV) Single ALS Quick Response Vehicle that arrives ahead of ambulances to begin advanced care on scene for time-sensitive emergencies.
• Event Standby Medical Coverage On-site ALS standby and emergency medical coverage for public events, races, and community gatherings in Henrico County.
• Hands-Only CPR Training Community CPR training program teaching compression-only CPR skills to residents and groups in Henrico County.
• EMT Certification Training EMT certification course preparing students for Virginia EMS provider licensure and supporting the squad's volunteer recruitment pipeline.

Quantifiable outcome

• Responds to over 4,200 calls per year with 3,500+ volunteer hours contributed monthly across 80+ active providers.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Henrico County Division of FirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTVRS works in close cooperation with the Henrico Division of Fire as part of the county's integrated 911 emergency response system. Henrico County operates a 911 dispatch system that integrates the Division of Fire and both volunteer rescue squads. Fire and volunteer ambulances are dispatched equally according to the location and nature of the emergency call.
• Lakeside Volunteer Rescue SquadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTVRS partners with the Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad as the two volunteer rescue squads serving Henrico County. Both squads are dispatched by Henrico County's integrated 911 system to maintain quality pre-hospital medical care for the community.
• Local Restaurants and Community BusinessesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTVRS regularly partners with local restaurants to host fundraisers that raise funds to support TVRS and other rescue squads. Businesses interested in hosting fundraisers can contact [email protected].

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad: The other 100% volunteer rescue squad serving Henrico County, dispatched through the same integrated 911 system. Operates the same ALS-capable volunteer EMS model side-by-side with TVRS, making it the closest direct comparable.

Regional players

• Richmond Ambulance Authority: Public utility model EMS provider serving the City of Richmond, immediately adjacent to Henrico County. Provides advanced life support ambulance services with a paid-staff model, and is a mutual aid partner for TVRS.
• Hanover County Fire-EMS: Career and volunteer-combination fire and EMS agency serving another adjacent county to Henrico. Represents a hybrid staffing model that contrasts with TVRS's all-volunteer approach, useful for benchmarking structural differences.
• Chesterfield County Fire and EMS: Adjacent county fire and EMS agency that provides paid, full-time EMS response to a neighboring jurisdiction. Serves as a regional comparable for EMS governance and dispatch models in the metro Richmond area.
• Goochland County Fire-Rescue & Emergency Services: Regional fire and EMS provider in a neighboring Virginia county with a mix of volunteer and career providers. Comparable in its rural/suburban Virginia EMS delivery model and serves as a mutual aid resource for TVRS.

Others

• American Heart Association: National nonprofit that supplies the Hands-Only CPR curriculum and educational resources that TVRS promotes to the community. A relevant ecosystem partner for community preparedness programming.
• Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services: The state regulatory body that licenses TVRS, certifies EMTs and paramedics, and sets EMS protocols. Functions as the governing authority within which TVRS operates rather than a direct competitor.
• National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT): National professional association representing EMS practitioners. Relevant as an industry body for volunteer EMS agencies and a comparator for training and certification frameworks used by TVRS providers.

Broad incumbents

• Henrico County Division of Fire: Paid municipal fire and EMS provider operating in the same territory as TVRS since 1988. Shares the integrated 911 dispatch pool and represents the largest adjacent incumbent in Henrico County emergency response.
• American Medical Response (AMR): The largest private-sector EMS provider in the United States, offering ambulance and emergency response services across many jurisdictions. Provides a structural comparison for how EMS is delivered at scale by paid, commercial operators.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TuckahoeRescue
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tuckahoe-volunteer-rescue-squad

Compliance1 record

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