2011 Call Report

Jan 374
Feb 368
Mar 417
Apr 394
May 394
Jun 387
Jul 389
Aug 405
Sep 360
Oct 411
Nov 354
Dec 404
Total 4657



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helipadLumberton Rescue and EMS is the only rescue and EMS agency which maintains its own helipad. Built in 1981, it is located behind the organizations headquarters at 2391 Roberts Avenue. The helipad is used to transfer patients from Southeastern Regional Medical Center to specialty and trauma centers such as UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke Medical Center. These transfers usually occur six to eight times a week. Learn more...

LREMS recently completed it’s bi-annual blood drive. The goal for the drive was thirty units. We were able to surpass that goal and collect thirty-six units of much needed blood. We wish to thank all of our donors who participated. Special thanks to Susan Bryan and Teresa Pate for working the canteen and registration table. Our next blood drive is scheduled for August. We hope to see you there!

Chief Samuel ButlerLumberton Rescue and EMS wishes to expresses our sincere condolences to the family of Chief Samuel Butler and to the members of the Evans Crossroads Fire Department (Robeson County Station 8). Chief Butler was killed in a motor vehicle collision on I-74 late Sunday night while responding to a call. Chief Butler was a 21 year veteran of the fire service and had been chief for two years. He also served as the president of the Robeson County Fireman’s Association and served on the board of the Southeast Fire Rescue College. His death has left a void in emergency services here in Robeson County that will never be filled. We join our mourning brothers and sisters in the fire service in remembering a great person and friend.


Recent Incidents & Events
ryan stoneLREMS Honors its Own
Rescue Captain Ryan Stone was awarded both the Rescue Member of the Year and Marvin Walters Memorial Award for 2011 at the recent LREMS Christmas banquet and awards ceremony. Ryan has been a member of the organization for ten years, and was elected to the captain’s position in 2011. He also obtained his EMT-intermediate certification in 2011. His responsibilities as captain include logistics and equipment procurement, and he also works part-time in the EMS division. Ryan’s wife Angela is also part of the organization, and they have two daughters.

Also recognized at the banquet was the top responders for 2011. First place went to Lee Hester, second place to John Locklear, and third place to Daniel Ivey. Each one received a personalized gear bag. Several members received service awards. They were Andrew Hester, Brittany Hagins and Daniel Ivey (2 years).  Brandon Patterson, Tommy Stevens, Sandi Ivey, Jason Strickland and Randal Patterson (10 years), Gene Downing and Ryan Stone (10 years). Past Commander Bruce Meares was recognized for his twenty years of service to the organization.
 
Southeast Fire-Rescue College
The Southeast Fire-Rescue College sponsored by Robeson Community College will be held February 3, 4, 5, 2011 here in Lumberton. The college is and has been for many years a premiere source of emergency services training in the southeast.  Students from North Carolina and surrounding states have benefited from the excellent training received from quality instructors.  A listing of the classes offered and other information can be found in the attached pamphlet, or by visiting the college website at www.rccestg.org. LREMS is proud to be associated with the college and it’s training programs.

Download & view the 2012 Southeast Fire-rescue College booklet (.pdf file 3.6Mb)
 
112111LREMS Conducts Rope Training
LREMS recently completed high level ropes training with the assistance of East Howellsville Fire Department (Robeson County Station 7). EHFD brought their recently purchased aerial truck and allowed rescue members to train on high level ropes. Pictured is junior member Kayla Bedell, who served as the “victim”. LREMS wishes to thank Chief Steve West and his department for their assistance in making this training happen.
 
new buildingLREMS completes new storage building
LREMS recently completed the purchase and construction of a new storage building. This building will be used to store both USAR trailers, two boat trailers and our water rescue/fire rehab trailer and is located behind our headquarters building on Roberts Avenue. The new building is 1200 square feet, and frees up much needed space in our truck bay. This construction would not have been possible without the generous bequest from the estate of Mrs. Anne Moss Biggs. Mrs. Biggs was the wife of Dr. J. Irvin Biggs, who were both were strong supporters of our organization. The building will be dedicated to her memory in the next few weeks.
 
pink shirtsLREMS Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October has been designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In support of this cause, LREMS personnel were given pink t-shirts to wear on shift as our way to bring awareness to this deadly disease. Pictured are Paramedic Jamie Rivera and EMT-Intermediate Chris West. LREMS supports the American Cancer Society in it's efforts to find a cure.

 

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