In 1939, the formation of the Squad was conceived by Mr. William H. Carper, a former member of the Salem Rescue Squad, Virginia; the City Engineer of Fredericksburg; and a member of the local Kiwanis Club.  Mr. Carper was elected as the first Captain of the Fredericksburg Rescue Squad on February 5, 1940.

Back in 1940, when 22 fledgling Fredericksburg Rescue Squad members had to purchase their own first-aid kits, squad transportation was afforded by a donated truck from Sunshine Laundry and they were without a building, it seemed as if their venture was predestined to fail. 

Then along came the local Kiwanis Club who generously donated various pieces of equipment.  The Kiwanis donation was soon following by a $300 donation from the Fredericksburg City Council.  Strong public support was received from the conception of the Fredericksburg Rescue Squad and continues today.  

Since 1940, FRS remains an indispensable, time-honored member of our community.  Our volunteer members have defined our history & our character. The obligations placed upon them are legendary and without question, have contributed to our status and reputation making us one of the finest, leading, senior rescue squads in the Commonwealth of Virginia and throughout the country.      

Our legacy continues today with a diverse membership of high school students to college students; construction workers to business owners; stay-at-home parents to retirees; law enforcement officers to firefighters, to nurses; mechanics to engineers; government employees to public administrators; military personnel to educators; and the many others who unselfishly dedicate their time and skills with the Fredericksburg Rescue Squad.  Our legacy is a reflection of the community we serve and a tribute to our continued “Reputation for Excellence since 1940.”