Advanced Life Support
Two ALS-equipped ambulances and certified providers delivering the highest level of prehospital emergency medical care to the communities we serve.
Community-run since 1983 · Grayson County, VA
Neighbors Helping
Neighbors — Since 1983.
Baywood Search and Rescue is a volunteer-led, community-run squad delivering advanced life support and rescue services to eastern Grayson County and the surrounding communities. Two ALS ambulances. Thirty-one members. Forty-three years on call.
ALS equipped
Registered 501(c)(3)
Recognized across Virginia
1983
Founded
31
Active members
49.2
Sq mi covered
24/7
Response
Our mission
A Rescue Squad Built by the Community It Serves.
We may not have been the first — but for more than four decades, Baywood SAR has been recognized across Virginia as one of the best small-town rescue teams in the Commonwealth.
Read our story
In April of 1983, the close-knit community of Baywood faced a heart-wrenching tragedy. From that shared grief, neighbors came together — and Baywood Search and Rescue was born.
Over the years, the need for advanced life support has grown alongside the demand for search and rescue. We have adapted deliberately, and today we proudly fill that critical gap for our community.
— BSRS, founded April 1983
What we do
High-Quality Emergency Care, Close to Home.
From advanced life support to wilderness rescue, BSRS meets the moment — whichever direction the call comes from.
Search & Rescue
Decades of search and rescue experience built alongside teams across Virginia — wilderness searches, disaster response, and specialized rescue operations.
Community Response
Born from a 1983 tragedy and rebuilt by neighbors, BSRS answers 24/7 across eastern Grayson County and the surrounding communities.
Now recruiting
Actively Recruiting All Neighbors.
Certified EMTs and EVOC-qualified drivers — and neighbors who simply want to help. There's a place on the squad for everyone, with or without a certification.
What sets us apart
Small-Town Squad.
Big Numbers.
Baywood Rescue relies on the generosity of community members, local businesses, fundraising events, and patient billing to support our operations — funding the equipment, training, and emergency care our community depends on.
- By the People
Built for the People, by the People.
BSRS is community-rooted — sustained by neighbors, local businesses, fundraising events, and patient billing revenue.
- $100Ks
In Donated Service Every Year.
Our volunteers give thousands of hours and stretch every dollar of community support, keeping costs far below a fully paid service.
- 7,400 hrs
Staffed at the Station Every Year.
Baywood providers cover roughly 7,400 hours at the station each year, ready to respond.
- 320 calls
Dispatched Annually.
We're dispatched to about 320 calls per calendar year across Baywood and the surrounding communities.
Service area
Eastern Grayson County — 49.2 Square Miles, 1,412 Residents.
Our primary district is bounded by the New River to the north and west, extending southeast toward the City of Galax along Highway 58 and Meadow Creek Road, down to the Virginia–North Carolina state line.
We also provide secondary coverage to Galax, Independence, and Fries as part of mutual aid across the county.
View coverage map
Latest updates
News From the Station.
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Announcement Spring 2026New Ambulance in Service
A new ALS-equipped ambulance has joined the fleet, expanding our ability to respond to calls across the district.
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Station Spring 2026Station Remodel Underway
Ongoing building improvements at 47 Cross Roads Dr. to better serve members, volunteers, and the community we call home.
Community & resources
Ways We Stay Connected to Baywood.
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Events & fundraisers
Coming Soon
Community BBQs, drives, and squad events throughout the year. Dates will be posted here as they're scheduled.
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Community feature
Address Signs
A reflective address sign helps us find your home faster in an emergency. Community ordering details are on the way.
Coming soon -
Partners & alerts
Weather & Emergency Info
Live National Weather Service alerts for the Baywood / Galax area, plus county dispatch and VDEM updates through Grayson County ES.
Live: Checking NWS for active alerts…Visit Grayson County ES
Join the squad
Two Ways to Serve Your Community.
BSRS is built by neighbors. Whether you're already certified or simply want to help your community, there's a place for you on the team.
- Certified
- 18+ with a valid EVOC or EMT certification. Apply to join as an active squad member.
- Not certified
- Help with fundraising, events, station upkeep — there's always a way to contribute.
Donate
Fuel the Squad That Fuels the Community.
Your contribution funds equipment, supplies, training, and the day-to-day operations that keep ALS rolling in Baywood. BSRS is a registered 501(c)(3) — donations are tax-deductible.