Big Island Emergency Crew, Inc.

Big Island Emergency Crew, Inc. Proudly serving since 1964. We're the oldest volunteer crew in Bedford County, VA. Nonprofit Organization

02/16/2026
Our members always enjoyed running joint calls with Sonny. He will be deeply missed. Sending our condolences to his fami...
02/02/2026

Our members always enjoyed running joint calls with Sonny. He will be deeply missed. Sending our condolences to his family and Boonsboro Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company members, past and present.

 Circa 2005 - Members of the Big Island Emergency Crew
01/29/2026


Circa 2005 - Members of the Big Island Emergency Crew

01/25/2026

❄️🌨️🚑 Roads around the Big Island community remain extremely hazardous. Exercise caution if travel is unavoidable, and consider postponing non-essential trips. For emergencies, please call 911, keeping in mind that response times may be delayed due to slick conditions. ❄️🌨️🚑

01/01/2026

Happy New Year to everyone! 2025 was a year of great achievements for BIEC. We responded to 214 emergency calls in 2025. Thanks to our volunteers for their hard work, and thanks to our community for their continued support. We wish all of you a blessed new year!

Looking for a New Year’s resolution? How about joining the Big Island Emergency Crew. We are in need of help. Contact us today to learn more about what we can offer you.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of the officers and members of the Big Island Emergency Crew. We wish you and yours a happy and safe holiday. 

On 12/15/2025 at 18:37 hours, units were dispatched to a possible structure fire in the Big Island community. Big Island...
12/17/2025

On 12/15/2025 at 18:37 hours, units were dispatched to a possible structure fire in the Big Island community. Big Island Emergency Crew arrived on scene at 18:44 hours and Ambulance 2-1 set up EMS division. Fire crews then arrived and found a fire contained to the chimney which was extinguished with no injuries to occupants or first responders to report. Thanks everyone for your assistance on this call.

BIEC units on scene: Ambulance 2-1 & Support 2-1

From all of the officers and members of the Big Island Emergency Crew, we extend our warmest wishes to you and your love...
11/27/2025

From all of the officers and members of the Big Island Emergency Crew, we extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones on this Thanksgiving Day. We are deeply grateful for our community's ongoing support.
Are you seeking a fulfilling way to give back to your community? We invite you to contact us today to learn more about opportunities to get involved with our organization.

11/24/2025

URGENT: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

BIG ISLAND EMERGENCY CREW

Big Island, Virginia



YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU.

If you’ve ever wanted to make a real difference, this is your moment.
The Big Island Emergency Crew is actively recruiting new volunteers in ALL roles:

• EMTs

• Drivers (EVOC)

• Support/Administrative Staff

No experience required — we train you.



FREE TRAINING PROVIDED

For qualified new members:
• EMT Certification
• EVOC
• CPR

Start with zero experience and gain professional emergency-response skills.



YOU’LL TRAIN WITH REAL, FRONTLINE EQUIPMENT

• Wheeled Coach custom ambulances
• Updated fleet
• Stryker automatic loading stretchers
• ZOLL cardiac monitors
• Polaris ATV
• And more advanced tools used in real emergencies



WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN

• Become part of a proud, community-centered team
• Learn life-saving skills
• Serve your neighbors during their toughest moments
• Pay-per-call incentive offered



WHAT WE ASK

Preferred minimum: One 8-hour shift per month
Flexible scheduling. The more the merrier!



THIS IS YOUR CALL TO ACTION.

If you’re ready to step up, learn, and serve — we want you on our crew. You can be as young as 16 years old to qualify for junior membership; 18+ for regular membership.

Contact the Big Island Emergency Crew today for more information or to apply.

bigislandec@gmail.com
434-299-5666 (office)

Moneta Rescue Squad is hosting an EMT class beginning January 2026. If anyone in the Big Island community is interested ...
10/20/2025

Moneta Rescue Squad is hosting an EMT class beginning January 2026. If anyone in the Big Island community is interested in taking this class to help the community, we encourage you to join us and we will support you while taking the class.

Sign ups for the 2026 moneta EMT class is open !! Nows your chance to start your career in ems!
Sign up now limited spots are available.

https://bcofr.coursestorm.com/searchResults?search=MONETA

10/18/2025

REMINDER:
Big Island Emergency Crew members will be present at the intersection of routes 122 and 501 tomorrow (Oct. 19) beginning around 7:30 AM and continuing into the afternoon. This is for our annual Leaf Day fundraiser. Please exercise caution when driving through the area. Emergency vehicles will be on site with warning lights activated, and personnel in the road will wear reflective vests. We appreciate any donations we receive during this fundraiser. Thank you for your support. 

  Unit 114, a 1990s model Ford E-Series chassis with a MedTec ambulance body.
10/16/2025

Unit 114, a 1990s model Ford E-Series chassis with a MedTec ambulance body.

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10961 Lee Jackson Hwy/PO Box 343
Big Island, VA
24526

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Big Island EC, Inc.

We were founded in Dec. of 1964 and have since then been proudly providing EMS services to the community of Big Island.