With the heat and humidity beating down on us, here are some simple ways you can prevent heat emergencies.

* Dress for the heat. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
* Drink water! Drink water even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid alcohol and caffeine
* Eat small meals and eat more often.
* Slow down. Avoid strenuous activity. If you must, do it early!
* Stay indoors when ... (Full Story & Photos)

On the evening of 12 May 2020, Sterling Rescue welcomed home one of its own, Lieutenant Sam Neglia, (who is the President of Sterling Rescue and a Paramedic), after 28 days of being hospitalized following an exposure to a COVID-19 patient during an incident.

The officers and members of Sterling Rescue would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of INOVA Loudoun Hospital for the compassion ... (Full Story & Photos)

Normally during this time of year, we would be sharing with you our accomplishments and asking the community for donations to support the efforts of our organization and our dedicated members. However, all of us are facing this unexpected pandemic, and our dedicated volunteer members are working hard to support, protect, and care for our community during this crisis. To that end, we recognize the ... (Full Story & Photos)

The officers and members of the Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad realize that these are difficult times with the COVID-19 virus and the wealth of information in the news and on social media. While we will not attempt to replicate the information that is already widely available on our website, we have been sharing information on social media via our Facebook and Twitter accounts from several sources, ... (Full Story & Photos)

With the COVID-19 virus affecting our community, many people are wondering how they can help serve during this challenging time. The Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad will be hosting ONLINE (Virtual) Volunteer Information Sessions every Tuesday in April and May at 7:00PM EDT.

To find out more, visit our website (www.joinsterlingrescue.org), complete the form in the Volunteer/Contact Us tab, and in ... (Full Story & Photos)