Trailblazing Roanoke first responders honored with historical marker
ROANOKE, Va. โ The city of Roanoke honored a first-of-its-kind rescue squad on Tuesday. The city dedicated a historical marker to the Roanoke Life Saving and First Aid Crew. The crew, which was founded in 1928, is known as the first independent, all-volunteer rescue squad in the country. It served as a forerunner of todayโs emergency medical services programs. โI am please beyond words to attend and witness the dedication of this marker which will live on for years to come, providing a brief education to the citizens of Roanoke and its visitors,โ said Roanoke Emergency Medical Services board president Doug Hyre.