FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Rescue Squad Receives Rescue Grant

April 30, 2006

The Henderson County Rescue Squad recently completed a $50,000 Grant awarded by the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal.  The grant, which was awarded in December of 2005, was used to purchase specialized rescue equipment for Heavy Rescue, Swiftwater and Dive Rescue.  The NC Volunteer Rescue & EMS Grant program awards money to departments based on their capabilities and need.  The fund is generated from North Carolina Motor Vehicle Safety Inspections.  Twenty Five cents of each vehicle inspection goes into a fund that is available to agencies across the state.  This grant provides matching money on a dollar for dollar basis up to $50,000 ($25,000 local & $25,000 state).  "We were fortunate to receive enough donations from our 2005 fund drive to pay for our portion of the grant." stated Rescue Squad Chief Jimmy Brissie.

This grant brings the total grant amount received by the Henderson County Rescue Squad to $79,687.19 since 1993 ($159,374.38 (state match plus local money)).

Some examples of items received on this year's grant are:

• Protective Coveralls
• Satellite Telephone
• Portable Radios
• VHF Pagers
• Confined Space Gas Monitors
• Swiftwater Rescue Gear
• Swiftwater Rescue River Raft
• Concrete Saw
• Impact Hammer
• Exothermic Cutting Torch
• Rapid Entry SCUBA System
• Night Vision Goggles

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For More Information Contact:

Henderson County Rescue Squad, Inc.
PO Box 1729, Hendersonville, NC 28793
Tel: 828-692-3487
FAX: 828-692-1642
Internet: info@hendersoncountyrescue.org