Volunteer rescue squad celebrating 90 years in Salem Emma Thomas November 7, 2022 1 minute read Photo: Salem Rescue Squad Crew Ahead of a major anniversary, one volunteer paramedic explains why she volunteers. Darlene Gee has been a part of an all-volunteer EMS operation since she was a junior in high school, earning “Life Member” status. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Fatality in Botetourt County accidentNext: Shooting fatality in NW Roanoke last night Related Stories Excel Center adult high school gets visit from Virginia’s Secretary of Labor Gene Marrano June 10, 2026 Operation Combined Resolve Roanoke Valley brings 15 agencies together to make 150 arrests in May Gene Marrano June 10, 2026 Land and Liberty in Vinton, Nashville meets the RSO in pops finale and a book swap on Sunday Gene Marrano June 10, 2026