BBVRS Joins In Mourning

CHESTER, Virginia – April 23, 2007 – The members and officers of the Bensley-Bermuda Volunteer Rescue Squad extend our deepest sympathy to the family, friends and brothers in the fire and EMS community mourning the death of Captain Joe Newsome of the Chesterfield Fire and EMS Department. Captain Newsome was an 18 year member of the organization and was serving in the capacity of Acting Director of the Emergency Medical Services Division. His loss is deeply felt.

Funeral arrangement information is available at the Virginia Fire News wesbite.

About Bensley-Bermuda Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc.

A 501(c)(3) non-profit entity, Bensley-Bermuda Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc. (BBVRS) delivers 24 hour free emergency ambulance and technical rescue services to the Chesterfield County community and the surrounding Richmond area. Operating out of three stations along the busy Jefferson Davis Highway/Interstate Route 95 corridor, BBVRS responds to nearly 5,000 calls for service annually. BBVRS also offers training and education, among its members and throughout the community, in methods of safety and first aid. For more information visit www.bbvrs.org.

SOURCE: Bensley-Bermuda Vol. Rescue Squad, Inc.
Bensley-Bermuda Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc.
Contact: Public Relations Officer, 804-748-6122, info@bbvrs.org