For those coming to Lexington to W&L and VMI, several of our students volunteer locally in Rockbridge County. Most stick to Lexington Fire or BV Rescue squad, but theres a bunch of other rescue squads/fire companies in our area that are fully volunteer only.
VMI specifically has their own unit, Response 14, which is a flycar staffed by VMI EMTs who assess until Rescue 1 (LFD) gets on scene.
I volunteer w/ LFD as an EMT, and next year as a firefighter, and my experience getting to know our local Lexington and Rockbridge county community has been immeasurable.
https://www.lexingtonva.gov/government/departments/fire-rescue
LFD/RCFR also hosts free EMT/FF1 & 2 courses for volunteers, so those like me who volunteer can often get free schooling or continuing education hours. Virginia Department of Fire Programs also hosts Emergency Vehicle Operator Courses (EVOC), and many other courses throughout the state those affiliated with a department can attend. I got my EVOC through VDFP for free because I’m affiliated with LFD.