Dumfries-Triangle Rescue Squad
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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.
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
. 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.
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"
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
Ambulance
An ambulance is a vehicle for transportation of sick or injured people to, from or between places of treatment for an illness or injury, and in some instances will also provide out of hospital medical care to the patient...
donated by Cope Ford of Triangle
Triangle, Virginia
Triangle is a census-designated place in Prince William County, Virginia, United States. The population was 5,500 at the 2000 census. It is bounded to the south by the Quantico Marine Corps Base, which surrounds the town of Quantico. It is bounded to the north and west by the town of Dumfries...
. 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
Charter
A charter is the grant of authority or rights, stating that the granter formally recognizes the prerogative of the recipient to exercise the rights specified...
. According to the organisation's records, 22 individuals are listed as the charter members of DTRS.
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
Prince William County, Virginia
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. 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.
Mission statement
Our mission is to provide the service to save lives,property, and environment of our community.
We accomplish this through public education
Public education
State schools, also known in the United States and Canada as public schools,In much of the Commonwealth, including Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United Kingdom, the terms 'public education', 'public school' and 'independent school' are used for private schools, that is, schools...
, 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"
Organization
Board of Directors Chairman: Mr. John McHughChief/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
External links
- D-TRS Official Website
- Prince William County Fire & Rescue Association
- Dumfries, VADumfries, VirginiaDumfries is a town in Prince William County, Virginia, United States. The population was 4,937 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Dumfries is located at ....