Culpeper County Emergency Services takes pride in our service to County residents.
Who are we? There are ten volunteer Fire and/or Rescue stations serving our citizens. Volunteers at these stations are supplemented by a career staff of twenty-three employees of the County Office of Emergency Services.
What do we do? With a blend of volunteers and career employees, we respond to calls for fire, rescue or emergency medical services.
Who Pays? Due to an increase in demand for Fire and Rescue services in Culpeper County, the operating budget has increased. To offset the increase in budget, a program called Revenue Recovery was instituted. With this program, Culpeper County Office of Emergency Services applies directly to Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance companies for financial reimbursement for the cost of necessary ambulance transports.
Where does the money go? All funds recovered from insurance companies through the Revenue Recovery program are put back into the County’s budget for expenses of career personnel in Emergency Medical Services. This will support personnel trained in advanced life support.
What about Volunteer Fire and Rescue Departments? The County supports operating costs but community donations support capital operating expenses. Volunteer Fire and Rescue Departments still need your support and donations!
What if I can’t pay? Never hesitate to call 911 because of inability to pay or lack of insurance.
How will I pay my bill? The County has a program called Compassionate Billing. For additional information, please contact the Culpeper County Office of Emergency Services.