Rescue Squad Seeks Donations Through Letter Drive December 2nd, 2009 Rescue Squad Seeks Donations Through Letter Drive

DuPont Rescue Experience 2009 During the weekend of November 6th, 2009; over 175 rescuers gathered at the Guion Farm in the DuPont State Forest for 48 hours of training and exercises. Attendees from all across the state participated in searches and rescues, better preparing them for a real event. This event was sponsored by NC Emergency Management, Blue Ridge Community College, the NC Search and Rescue Advisory Council, Henderson County Rescue Squad, Haywood County Emergency Management, Brevard Rescue Squad, Wake Canine Search and Rescue and the NC Forest Service.

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NC Helo Aquatic Rescue Team Training During the week of November 2nd, 2009; the NC Emergency Management Helo Aquatic Rescue Team (NCHART) conducted training at DuPont State Forest. NCHART is a highly specialized team consisting of North Carolina National Guard assets matched with North Carolina Emergency Management and local emergency services personnel that form a mission ready package for helicopter based rescues using the UH-60 Blackhawk.

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Dogs rescued from rock quarry

On Tuesday October 13th the HCSO Animal Enforcement division was dispatched to two dogs trapped on a rock ledge in an old quarry behind the Flat Rock Playhouse. Lt. Ben McKay with Animal Enforcement along with several other Officers responded to the scene. Once on scene, Lt. McKay realized that without some assistance from the Henderson County Rescue Squad and their High Angle Equipment the rescue of the dogs would not be possible.

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Henderson County Rescue Squad, Inc.

Welcome to the new Website of the Henderson County Rescue Squad. Here you will find information about the Rescue Squad and the services we provide for our community. Feel free to browse around and learn more about us. If you have any questions feel free to contact us by phone or email.

Thanks for the opportunity to serve you.

Our Mission

Since 1957 the purpose of the Henderson County Rescue Squad has been to serve at any time, upon proper request, on any mission of mercy; to aid and assist in case of disaster or accident, within the capacity and mission of the Rescue Squad, where human life is or has been endangered.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or if we may be of service to you feel free to contact us.

Telephone: 828-692-3487
FAX: 828-692-1642
Postal address: PO Box 1729, Hendersonville, NC 28793
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Banner images courtesy of HCRS members & the Hendersonville Times-News