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2024 Fund Drive
Hawkins County Rescue Squad has begun our 2024 Annual Fund Drive. You may have or will receive the below items pictured in the mail over the next few weeks. Our agency began this fundraiser some years ago to help offset the operating costs of our agency. A large portion of our budget is funded by donations and fundraisers. 100% of the funds collected from our Fund Drive goes to the operation and betterment of our agency.
Who are we?
Hawkins County Rescue Squad, Inc. (HCRS) is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization providing essential emergency rescue services to approximately 30,000 individuals in the western part of Hawkins County, TN which includes Bulls Gap, Eidson, Mooresburg, Rogersville, Suroginsville, and Whitesburg. HCRS was chartered in 1958 by the founding members of our agency. HCRS is governed by an all-volunteer elected Board of Directors and Commanding Officers. HCRS is staffed 100% volunteer by members of our community dedicated to providing services to those in need. HCRS provides emergency rescue services for all citizens and visitors of Hawkins County and surrounding communities in their time of need, twenty-four hours a day (24), three hundred sixty-five (365) days per year. Our members consist of men and women of all ages who answer approximately 500 - 600 calls annually, volunteer an average of 15,000 - 20,000 man-hour annually, and train regularly.
What services do Hawkins County Rescue Squad offer?
HCRS provides a wide range of services which require each member to receive several hours annually of specialized training to meet local, state, and federal requirements. This training along with highly specialized equipment is necessary for our organization to respond to any and all emergencies that citizens of Hawkins County may experience. Listed below are examples of the services we provide.
· Cardiac Response for Hawkins County EMS
· Cave Rescue
· Community Event Support
· Farm and Machinery Rescue
· Fire Rehab and Support
· First Response for Hawkins County EMS
· Heavy Rescue (Semi, Mass Transit, Train, Industrial Accidents)
· Low and High Angle Rescue
· Motor Vehicle Accident- Including Vehicle Extrication
· Mutual Aid for Hawkins County EMS
· Mutual Aid for Surrounding Agencies and Counties
· Search and Rescue
· Structural Rescue
· Technical Rescue
· Trench Rescue
· Water Recovery
· Water Rescue
· Wilderness Rescue
How can I find out more information about Hawkins County Rescue Squad or have questions about the Fund Drive?
Visit us on our website at www.hawkinscorescuesquad.org. If you need additional information, you can email us at info@hawkinscorescuesquad.org. Please allow 24 hours for a response.
POSTED: September 13, 2024 2:30 PM
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant Awarded
$39K Grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Ensures Hawkins County Rescue Squad is Better Prepared
Grant is part of more than $86 million given by Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
to support safety across the U.S.
Rogersville, Tenn. – Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation announced the award of a $39,690 grant to Hawkins County Rescue Squad to ensure first responders have the necessary equipment to keep community members and themselves safe. The grant will be used to purchase a RescueONE GEN3 Connector Boat with Control Console, Diver/Victim Lift, Light Rack, Humminbird Helix Sonar, Motor, Trailer, and Accessories, fulfilling a critical need within the department.
“On behalf of the department and its members, I want to thank the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation and our local Firehouse Subs in Morristown for recognizing our needs and awarding funding to provide this equipment,” said Lieutenant Corey Young. “Providing first responders with the right tools is crucial for them to successfully do their jobs.”
The new RescueONE GEN3 Connector Boat will be used to respond to water related incidents within the coverage area for Hawkins County Rescue Squad and will be available for mutual aid response within Hawkins County, surrounding counties, and region. This equipped boat will allow members of Hawkins County Rescue Squad to respond quicker to the location of water related incidents and have necessary equipment and tools on board to perform rescue services efficiently and effectively. This piece of equipment expands the capabilities of the services Hawkins County Rescue Squad offers on waterways. Having the appropriate tools on hand makes all the difference in allowing first responders to effectively serve their communities and save lives.
For the past 18 years, donations have been the driving force behind Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation® supporting first responders and public safety organizations nationwide. To learn more about Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation or donate directly, visit FirehouseSubsFoundation.org.
ABOUT FIREHOUSE SUBS PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION
In 2005, the Firehouse Subs founders established the 501(c)(3), non-profit Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The charity provides lifesaving equipment, prevention education, scholarships and continued education, and disaster relief for first responders and public safety organizations, as well as support for military veterans. Since inception, the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has awarded more than $86 million to hometown heroes in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Support for Canadian first responders is provided through the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada.
The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is honored to be listed as a four-star nonprofit organization, the highest designation, by Charity Navigator. Charity Navigator is the nation’s largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities. Grant allocations are made possible thanks to the overwhelming support of Firehouse Subs restaurants and generous donors. More than 70% of the funds raised for the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation come from the generosity of Firehouse Subs guests and the restaurant brand. Please consider supporting a Firehouse Subs restaurant near you!
Now Accepting Applications
Hawkins County Rescue Squad is currently accepting applications for members. Open positions include: Rescue Technician, Trainee, and Junior Member. Hawkins County Rescue Squad has been serving the citizens of Hawkins County since June 9, 1958 and is committed to providing the best possible services to those we serve. Without the help of our members, our over 65 years of service to Hawkins County would have not been possible! With your help, we can provide another 65 years of service to Hawkins County!
Applications for Rescue Technician are open to both males and females ages 19 and above. Applications for Trainee are open to both males and females age 18. Applications for Rescue Technician and Trainee can be obtained by attending one of our meetings either on the 2nd or 4th Thursdays of each month at 7:00 PM. Applications for Junior Member are open to both males and females ages 12 - 18th birthday. Applications for Junior Member can be obtained by attending one of the Junior Member Meetings either on the 2nd or 4th Thursdays of each month at 6:00 PM. Applications for Junior Members are also available on our website at the link provided below. All training, uniforms, and equipment are provided to both Regular Members and Junior Members. All meetings are held at Hawkins County Rescue Squad located at 955 East McKinney Avenue in Rogersville.
For more information about Hawkins County Rescue Squad, please visit our Station on the 2nd or 4th Thursdays of each month from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
September 2024 Junior Squad Meetings
September 12th at 6:00 PM
September 26th at 6:00 PM
September 2024 Regular Meetings
September 12th at 7:00 PM
September 26th at 7:00 PM