Years ago a Vinton Baptist Church member fainted, affecting the people of Vinton from then until today. Out of that minor occurrence, the idea to form the Vinton First Aid Crew was born. 

The Vinton First Aid Crew was one of the first 16 first aid crews to form in Virginia.  To get the ball rolling the crew sought donations from the community and local businesses and organizations.

October 5, 1939
In the basement of the Baptist Church in Vinton, Virginia.  17 members of the Advanced First Aid Class under the direction of O. P. Shilling took the examination to complete requirements for the Advanced Certificate.  All 17 passed.  Discussion was held to form a First Aid Crew and the rest is history.

First Officers 1939:

• H. L. Horne - President
• C. B. Burrows - Vice President
• C. C. Crocket - Legal Advisor
• Dr. N. A. Beeton - Medical Advisor
• Maroni Green - 1st Lieutenant
• Terry L. Griffin - 2nd Lieutenant
• Harry Goggin - Sergeant
• W. C. McCall Secretary
• Guy Markham - Chaplin
• Hubert Grubbs - Equipment Manager

The Members of the First Vinton First Aid Crew in 1939:

• Edison Arrington
• Troy Brock
• B. L. Overby
• Mitchell Powell
• Wilmer Schilling
• Norman Wheeler

1939 Honorary Members:

• Virginia Green
• Mrs. Terry Griffin
• Mrs. Thomas Pedigo

Through the years countless Vinton Residents' lives have been saved or made better through the actions and life saving deeds provided by the Volunteer Members and Paid Staff.