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 surrounding communities.
What sets us apart
Small-town squad.
Statewide legacy.
We may not have been the first — but for more than four decades, Baywood SAR has been recognized across Virginia for the depth of our training, the breadth of our specialty teams, and the neighbors who keep showing up.
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Recognized across Virginia
Known throughout Virginia and surrounding states as one of the best small-town search and rescue teams.
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Grew up alongside UVA
Worked side by side with the search and rescue program at the University of Virginia — sharing what we learned and learning what they brought as both teams grew into the work.
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First certified in Grayson
Home to some of the first certified SAR providers in Grayson County — and among the only mounted crews and mantrackers in the state.
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Specialty team heritage
A legacy of dive teams, SAR dog teams, and VDEM mutual-aid responses to nearby states.
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.
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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.
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Get Involved OngoingWe're recruiting volunteers
Certified EMTs, EVOC-qualified drivers, and community supporters — we have a place for you on the team.
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.