Our Motto is Ut Alii Vivant, Latin for "So that other's may live". It's what we are here for, it's what we breathe day in and day out.
Hickory Rescue's main purpose is to preserve the life of the citizens and visitors of our service area.
1/14/12
Hickory Rescue responded for mutual aide for Burke County during the EF2 tornado that injured 5 people and causing $13.4 million in damages. Rescue 1 and USAR 1 responded. Click here to read more.
12/17/11
Congratulations to the 2011 Rescue Member of the Year, Michael Bondurant.
12/7/11
The business meeting for December (scheduled 12/7) will start at 1900 hours and is mandatory for all members.
10/16/11
The Hickory Daily Record published an artical on the front page of Sunday's paper highlighting the Hickory Rescue Squad. Click here to see it.
9/9/11
The Hickory Crawdads asked Hickory Rescue to participate in a 9/11 ceremony on 9/9. Stop by our facebook page to see the pictures.
6/8/2011
Hickory Rescue participated in the Keys for Life scenario at Hickory High School. It was a live reenactment of a drunk driving accident. Actors from the school as well as equipment such as the jaws of life were utilized in demonstration of extricating an entrapped patient. Hickory Fire, CCEMS, and Hickory PD were also present.
5/1/2011
Hickory Rescue in association with Long View Fire is hosting a TR Rookie School consisting of all the TR General and TR VMR classes. Please see the training page for more information.
3/20/2011
Effective May 1, 2011 any person under the age of 26 must complete a NASBLA approved boating education course before operating any vessel propelled by a motor of 10 HP or greater.
5/5/2012
The Hickory Rescue Squad will be hosting a blood drive and open house on May 5th, 2012. Please email jacord_hickoryrescue.org if you are willing to donate blood that day.
12/17/2011
The annual Hickory Rescue Christmas party will take place at the Catawba Country Club. RSVP due by 11/30 at base 1.
9/23,24/2011
The Pink Heals Tour-Hickory is a collaborative community initiative to assist the "Cares Enough to Wear Pink" campaign in the effort to raise awareness and money for cancer patients through local non-profit organization.
100% of the money raised through The Pink Heals Tour-Hickory will go to The Catawba County Wig Bank and Through Healing Eyes. So your generous purchase or donation stays in the community to help those in need.
With the support of those that protect and serve our community The Pink Heals Tour-Hickory is striving to help women of all ages with cancer and by promoting community awareness.
If you have any questions, please contact hkypinkhealstour_gmail.com
MEMBERS LINKS.
Email
Members Only Page
Officer's Only Page
We currently operate with an array of volunteers and paid staff that cover our bases 24 hours a day.
Our members are all outfitted with all needed gear as well as walkie-talkies and pagers which enables us to be able to answer calls from wherever we are.
Chief Billy Ellis
Chief Ellis heads up the department. His job entels overseeing the entire department, making sure it is running as smoothly as possible.
Rescue Asst. Chief Tony Lutz
Asst. Chief Lutz is responsible for assuming command of the rescue squad in the absence of the chief. He currently oversees all rescue training.
Medical Asst. Chief Scott LeCompte
Asst. Chief LeCompte is responsible for assuming command of the rescue squad in the absence of the chief. He currently oversees our paid staff, and medical training.
Captain Tyler Keener
Captain Keener assumes command in the absence of his superiors. He is responsible for the day to day operations of the rescue squad in the field. He currently oversees the radio's and issued equipment, as well as the membership committee. He is on call one week, every 4 weeks.
1st Lieutenant Jonathon Acord
Lt. Acord is responsible for assuming command in the absence of his superiors. He is responsible for the day to day operations of the rescue squad in the field. He currently oversees the trucks, rescue equipment, IT, and currently serves as the webmaster. He is on call one week, every four weeks, and is the squad leader of squad 2.
2nd Lieutenant Gardin
Lt. Gardin is responsible for assuming command in the absence of his superiors. He is responsible for the day to day operations of the rescue squad in the field. He currently oversees the squad's medical equipment. He is on call one week, every four weeks and is the squad leader of squad 3.
Sergeant Drum
Sgt Drum is responsible for assuming command in the absence of his superiors. He is responsible for the day to day operations of the rescue squad in the field. He currently oversees the bases and grounds for Hickory Rescue Squad. He is on call one week every four weeks, and is the squad leader of squad 4.
Hickory Rescue Squad provides the following services:
Medical First Response
Heavy Rescue, Vehicle and Machinery
Open Water Rescue
Animal Rescue
Swiftwater Rescue
High Angle Rescue
Search and Rescue
Trench Rescue
EMS Backup for transport units
Standby's for various community events
Hickory Rescue holds 2 training meetings a month, every month.
3rd Wednesday - Rescue Training to be held at Base 1 unless notified otherwise, at 1900
4th Wednesday - Medical Inservice, open to other departments to be held at Base 1, at 1900
March 16-18, 2012
McDowell Fire/Rescue College - Marion
March 30-April 1, 2012
NC High Angle Rescue School - Stone Mountain- Levels I & III
November 9-11, 2012
Cleveland County Fire & Rescue College
Feb. 22 - Chest Pain & Cardiac Emergencies
Mar. 28 - Bloodbourne Pathogens/OSHA
Apr. 25 - Pediatric Trauma
May 23 - Trauma Assessment/Care for Adults
Jun. 27 - Surviving a Pandemic Outbreak
July 25 - TBD
426 - Angel Hahn, EMT
428 - Matthew Moncrief**, EMT
432 - Renee Ramsey, EMT
434 - Tony McDaniel, EMT
460 - Kevin Lackey, EMT
465 - David Simmons, EMT
425 - Gretta Moore, EMT
452 - Scott Butts, EMT
457 - Kassi Clemmons, EMT
466 - Seth Donadio
467 - Dallas Pooley, EMT
930 - Chief Billy Ellis
931 - Asst. Chief Tony Lutz
932 - Asst. Chief Scott LeCompte
933 - Captain Tyler Keener
934 - 1st Lieutenant Jonathon Acord
935 - 2nd Lieutenant Cameron Gardin
936 - Sergeant Josh Drum
426 - Secretary Angel Hahn
429 - Treasurer Jim Dickerson
** Denotes Probationary Member
420 - Hunter Hardaway, EMT
422 - Amanda Lackey, EMT
438 - John Butler II, EMT
446- Garrett Huffman, EMT
453 - Michele Marlow, EMT
468 - Michael "Bondo" Bondurant, EMT
423 - William Wilson, EMT
429 - Jim Dickerson, EMT
430 - Andy Wright, EMT
435 - Pam Robinson, EMT
454 - Gauge Hoke, EMT
(828)327-5466
Questions? Comments? Concerns?
Feel free to contact us via one of the menthods below
Chief - bellis_hickoryrescue.org
Asst. Chief - tlutz_hickoryrescue.org
Asst. Chief - slecompte_hickoryrescue.org
Captain - tkeener_hickoryrescue.org
1st Lieutenant - jacord_hickoryrescue.org
2nd Lieutenant - cgardin_hickoryrescue.org
Sergeant - jdrum_hickoryrescue.org
BASE 1: (828) 327-5466
FAX: (828) 327-9282
BASE 2: (704) 462-1903
Angel Hahn - ahahn_hickoryrescue.org
Membership Committee Chair
Base 1 - 320 3rd St Dr SW. Hickory, NC
Base 2 - 7075 Hwy 10 W. Vale, NC
Would you like us to standby at your event? Click Here to submit a request
Catawba County E-911 CAD http://esweb.catawbacountync.gov/cad/login.asp
Catawba County Webmail
http://webmail.catawbacountync.gov
Catawba County EMRS
http://emergencyservices.catawbacountync.gov/esapps/emrs/
TOTAL CALLS 2012 - 121
AVG RESPONSE TIME YTD - 5:39
January 2012
121 Calls :::: Average Response Time 5:39
Febuary 2012
March 2012
April 2012
May 2012
June 2012
July 2012
August 2012
September 2012
October 2012
November 2012
December 2012
TOTAL CALLS 2011 - 1363
AVG RESPONSE TIME - 06:02
January 2011
109 Calls :::: Average Response Time 6:25
Febuary 2011
94 Calls :::: Average Response Time 7:11
March 2011
93 Calls :::: Average Response Time 5:57
April 2011
118 Calls :::: Average Response Time 5:23
May 2011
116 Calls :::: Average Response Time 5:44
June 2011
112 Calls :::: Average Response Time 5:30
July 2011
99 Calls :::: Average Response Time 6:48
August 2011
119 Calls :::: Average Response Time 6:13
September 2011
121 Calls :::: Average Response Time 5:30
October 2011
155 Calls :::: Average Response Time 5:50
November 2011
112 Calls :::: Average Response Time 6:02
December 2011
115 Calls :::: Average Response Time 5:52
Interested in becoming a member of Hickory Rescue? Read below for more information and FAQ's.
1) Is Hickory Rescue a Volunteer or Paid organization?
Hickory Rescue is both a paid and volunteer organization. We staff at least 1 paid member 20hrs/7days though we rely heavily on our volunteers. Our volunteers are equipped with Motorola Minotor pagers, walkies, turn out gear, and medical bags allowing them to run calls from wherever, whenever.
2) Is Hickory Rescue accepting applications?
Yes! Hickory Rescue is always accepting applications!
Put in an application today!
3) What classes/certifications do I need to be a member?
Since HRS is part of CCEMS medical first response, our members must either have an EMT-B certification, or complete an EMT-B class and pass oral boards within 1 year of joining. We also ask that our members obtain their "TR" (technical rescuer). Per NFPA standards, you must also have a HAZMAT Level 1 certification to be within the hot zone of any traffic accident or HAZMAT incident. Please contact an officer for full information.
4) How Do I Become A Member?
In order to become a member, you must fill out a membership application which can be picked up at our headquarters on 3rd St Dr SW in downtown Hickory. You must attend 2 meetings, either the 1st or 3rd Wednesdays, starting at 1900 and turn in your application to the membership committee. Please contact ahahn_hickoryrescue.org for more info.
5) What is required of a volunteer?
In order to maintain your status as a volunteer with Hickory Rescue, you must complete 8 hours of base manning a month OR run 10 volunteer calls each month. You must maintain your rescue and medical training hours. You must complete 1 standby each month during peak standby seasons (such as football season). You must also attend a mimimum of 50% of both the business meetings and training meetings during a yearly timer period.
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