It was a busy weekend for first responders as a severe winter snow storm descended on Charlottesville.
The Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad, a volunteer group that answers to 911 health and rescue calls, responded to 33 calls in the 48 hours starting on Saturday, said Squad Chief Daniel Paxton. A regular 12-hour shift typically sees only three to four calls, making this weekend exceptionally busy.
Instead of the regular 6 people per 12 hour shift, the rescue squad had 23 people, most of whom are volunteers, to come and stay at the station throughout the weekend. Some volunteers, including Paxton, worked full 48-hour shifts…