Who is Botetourt Fire & EMS? 

Jonathan Rodgers has been a Paramedic/Firefighter with Botetourt Fire & EMS since 2014.

Rodgers says, “  I really enjoy working in the beautiful countryside of Botetourt. This county is rapidly growing, but still has some very rural areas. Our department is rapidly developing as well. This also offers a lot of new opportunities with roles and responsibilities.

     As a firefighter/paramedic, I never really know where my day will take me. I could be hiking the Appalachian Trail to find a lost or injured person, operating on a multi-vehicle accident on I81, fighting a structure or forest fire, or assisting a citizen with their smoke detectors. The work days are never the same.

     We also offer very high quality EMS care. With this, we are able to make a very big impact on a lot of people’s lives. I love being able to be called upon on someone’s worst days, showing up, and attempting to make it better. Our very involved medical director, Dr. Bernier, is a big reason why we are able to make such an impact. She expands our scope of practice beyond a typical EMS agency – allowing us to perform even more critical, life-saving skills. We are even able to consult her on a call-to-call basis to make sure we are providing the best possible care for our patients.

     I work with great people and we all consider each other family. The citizens we serve are very appreciative and supportive of their Fire & EMS system. Many times people have stopped by the various stations to show their thanks. These are some of the many reasons why I love working for Botetourt County Fire & EMS.”

Taylor Lunsford |Recruitment & Retention Specialist BotCo Fire and EMS