About UCR
UConn Rescue is a student run 501(c)3 non-profit organization located at UConn, Storrs. We are a student organization focused on providing CPR and STB education for the community and bringing together like-minded students to learn about different aspects of EMS.
About us video, made in collaboration with UCTV
Our History
Since 2014, UCR has been working to organize a student led initiative to improve emergency preparedness in the local community. Check out some of our achievements!
2015
First membership meeting of UCR
2016
Training program is launched and the first CPR classes are held
2014
UCR is founded by a group of EMS friends.
2017
Kristen Whyte introduces STB to UCR
2018
University AED committee is founded
2019
UConn receives recognition as a HeartSafe campus
2020
First Emergency Care Conference (2,000 students trained!)
2021
Despite the restrictions of COVID-19, we continued to provide training
2022
2023
We began cross training instructors, over 2,600 students have been trained
UConn Rescue Board of Advisors is founded, officially received 501(c)3 status
2024
UCR offers first EMT classes at Storrs and Waterbury with Allied Health