WVAS owns and operates one heavy rescue squad.

Rescue Squads are essentially large tool boxes on wheels. They carry many specialized tools for rescue purposes. Many people have heard of at least one piece of equipment commonly carried on rescue squads: the Hurst Tool. This is a hydraulic rescue tool used to free people trapped in auto accidents.

The Rescue Squad also carries equipment to free patients trapped in industrial machinery,to effect rope rescues, and to detect and monitor hazardous gasses and environments.

The Rescue Squad may also be utilized to supply additional staffing resources at the scene of a demanding medical call or on a mass casuality incident.