The Fairfield Volunteer Rescue Squad began as the South River District Fire Department and First Aid Crew in 1959, when the members of the Fire Department saw the need for a quick response first aid team for Fairfield and the surrounding area.  Up until this time, when a first aid crew was needed, a crew from the Lexington Life Saving & First Aid Crew was called.  This was not very practical due to the fact that Lexington was more than 15 miles from most of the area to be covered.  Fortunately, there were very few calls for an ambulance.

During this time of organization, the members of the Fire Deparment purchased a new red & white 1959 Dodge station wagon, which they converted into Fairfield's first ambulance.  This ambulance remained in service until the late 1960's.  It was well stocked with all the necessary equipment and served its purpose very well.

The name was later changed to the Fairfield First Aid Crew when it became incorporated.  The membership was still made up of members of the South River District Fire Department.

In 1969 the first aid crew took on the ambition of erecting their own facility.  This was done by funds raised by the crew and by a very active and dedicated ladies auxiliary.  The building was completed by crew labor and time donated by members of the community in the same year.

The Emergency Medical Technician program became the basic curriculum for the membership and more advanced equipment was being used.  The number of calls also increased.

In 1991, the membership felt that since they were all volunteers, this should be expressed in the crews name.  It was then that the crew voted to change its name to the Fairfield Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc.

From its beginnings with one Dodge station wagon ambulance to the present Advanced Life Support ambulances, the Fairfield Volunteer Rescue Squad has progressed continuously.  The membership would not be where it is today without the ground work laid by the many dedicated men and women who came before.