Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad
A couple years later, the Ladies Auxiliary was formed after it was discovered that many of the male members were away from the Town on weekdays. The women took the required classes and became certified, and when the team attended the state convention in Danville, Virginia that year, some of the other groups were a bit confused as to why women were taking part in the business sessions. Turns out that ours was most likely the first squad in the Commonwealth of Virginia to consist of both male and female members! These days, the team has ten pieces of equipment, a collection of trucks and boats that help the group get the job done. 
The Junior Rescue Squad was formed in 1969, again with assistance from our F-burg friends. All three groups hold special fundraisers throughout the year like Spaghetti, Crab Cake and Ham & Oyster Dinners, Breakfasts, Bingo and Bake/Yard sales. Probably the most popular is their
All Wheel Show.
Their website can be found at http://www.cbrescue.com and it contains a link to their fan page on Facebook. Address: 225 Dennison Street, Colonial Beach, VA 22443. Charter Members: Ladies Auxiliary Charter Members (1952): Return from Rescue Squad to History
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