Danville Life Saving and First Aid Crew, Inc.

08/13/2026

IT’S GOLF TOURNAMENT DAY!

The carts are ready, the course is calling, and we are bringing BIG energy to the Danville Life Saving Crew Golf Classic!

Today would not be possible without our incredible sponsors. Every single one of you will be carried with us throughout the day—across the course, in every moment and in the lifesaving work your generosity helps make possible.

This is one of our favorite days of the year, and we are ready for it!

07/31/2026

If you've thought about starting a career as an EMT, this is a GREAT opportunity presented by our sister organization, the Danville Area Training Center! This class is designed for working adults, and will be held two evenings a week.

The Danville Area Training Center (DATC), at 630 Randolph Street in Danville, has opened the application process for Rescue Academy #9. By the end of the academy, students will obtain certifications in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Emergency Vehicle Operations Class, Traffic Incident Management Class, Mass Casualty I&II, Vehicle Rescue Awareness & Operations, and Emergency Medical Technician. Classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Class times will be 6:00pm - 9:00pm. There will be one weekend class for EVOC. Afterwards, graduates will be able to work or volunteer at any EMS agency in the Commonwealth of Virginia with completed certifications. The next Rescue Academy will begin September 22nd. A tuition of $750, which includes the EMT book, EMT workbook, uniform, CPR, online EMS software, and drug screening, will be due by the seventh class. There is a required interview as part of the application process.

The application can be downloaded from our webpage at https://www.datc.training/rescue-academy

We are again partnering with Danville Community College to offer resources that can assist students with class costs. This will be explained in more detail during pre-class interviews.

Applications close on August 23rd. ​For more information, contact our business office at 434-792-1871 or email Brian Alderson at [email protected].

07/23/2026

What a fun visit with the campers at Sacred Heart!

EMTs Courtney and Alice brought along some of our equipment—including a stretcher, pulse oximeter, blood pressure cuffs and stethoscopes—and let the campers try it all out for themselves!

We love opportunities like this because children get to meet our EMTs, explore the equipment and learn that we’re friendly helpers—all during a happy, non-scary experience.

Sacred Heart even sent us home with some homemade cookies and snacks in a box decorated to look like one of our orange-and-white ambulances. Naturally, such precious cargo had to be properly secured for transport. Stretcher straps fastened, cookies safely delivered.

Thank you, Sacred Heart, for inviting us! Courtney and Alice had the best time with your campers—and we’re pleased to report that the cookies arrived safely at their final destination.

07/16/2026

ONE TEAM SPOT LEFT!

The Danville Life Saving Crew Golf Classic is almost full, with room for just one more team!

Join us on Thursday, August 13, for a great day of golf, friendly competition, and support for the lifesaving work DLSC provides throughout our community.

Not able to play—or looking for another way to support the Crew? Hole sponsorships provide visibility for your company and are available for $250 through August 3. This deadline allows time for sponsor recognition and tournament publicity materials.

We are also accepting donations of door prizes and raffle items from local businesses and community supporters.

Don’t wait to claim the final team spot, reserve your hole sponsorship, or contribute an item!

Please contact Kim at [email protected] or 434-792-2739 for more information or to secure your team spot or sponsorship!

07/09/2026

Yesterday was Paramedics Day-- and we missed it!
In our defense, the paramedics were probably busy being paramedics. That's exactly what they do, one emergency at a time.

But we are not definitely not letting the day pass without saying how incredibly grateful we are for the men and women who do this work.

Becoming a paramedic takes an extraordinary commitment to education and training—and the learning never really stops. Long after the classes, clinical hours and exams are finished, paramedics keep studying, training, practicing skills and keeping up with new protocols, treatments and technology.

They assess. They adapt. They make critical decisions in unpredictable situations, often when seconds matter.

And somehow, in the middle of all of that, they also reassure frightened patients, explain what is happening to worried families, stay calm in chaos and show compassion on some of the hardest days of people’s lives.

To the paramedics of the Danville Life Saving Crew—and paramedics everywhere—thank you for the countless hours you have spent learning how to care for others and for the skill, dedication and compassion you bring to that work every day.

A few of our paramedics are pictured here, but this is by no means all of them. To EVERY Paramedic member of our Crew, (including the ones who have another skill: avoiding the camera!) we are so grateful for you.

07/06/2026

If you’ve been thinking about beginning a career as an EMT, this is a fantastic opportunity from our sister organization, the Danville Area Training Center! Applications open July 8!

The application period for the next 10-week Recruit Academy opens July 8th. Applications will remain open until July 29th.
The Recruit Academy is an apprenticeship class that pays an hourly wage for all students. The start date is September 14th. The program will finish on November 20th.
Visit the DATC webpage for more information and to download the updated application. It will be available next week. https://www.datc.training/recruit-academy

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July from Danville Life Saving Crew!
This Independence Day, we’re joining our community in marking a special milestone: the 250th anniversary of the United States!

For many, the Fourth of July means cookouts, fireworks, family gatherings, porch sitting, and neighbors looking out for one another.

However you celebrate, we hope your holiday is safe, joyful, and full of the people and traditions that make Danville feel like home.

A few reminders from your DLSC crew:
-Stay hydrated
-Keep children and pets safe around fireworks
- Celebrate responsibly
-Call 911 in an emergency

From all of us at Danville Life Saving Crew, have a safe and happy Fourth of July!

07/01/2026

We’re Hiring: Front Desk Officer

Danville Life Saving Crew is looking for a friendly, organized, and dependable Front Desk Officer to join our team.

If you’re someone who enjoys helping people, stays calm in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in being the person who keeps everything on track, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications, along with a complete job description, are available on our website, listed in the first comment. Requirements include:
• High School diploma.
• Experience with medical billing and insurance with special focus on Medicaid and Medicare.
• Experience with EMS operations.
• Experience in a call center or EMS dispatch.
• Hands-on experience with office equipment and software.
• Excellent telephone skills.
• Certified Ambulance Coder within 6 months of employment

📧 Please email your completed application and resume to [email protected].

Come be part of a team that’s been serving our community for generations—and help make every first impression a great one.

06/30/2026

We're feeling HOT, HOT, HOT! Oh, you too? EMT Jacob "Topher" is here with some news you can use for this weather-- including how long it ACTUALLY takes for your body to be able to make use of that bottle of water you *just* drank. (Hint: It's longer than you think it is!)