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Members of the Rescue Squads Technical Rescue Team package the driver of a tractor/trailer after the rig went over the rail at I-526 and North Rhett. NCFD and EMS also assisted from the viaduct.
The Rescue Squad has placed it's new Special Operations Unit in Service. The SOU will be deployable for long term missions to suppost rescue Squad Operations and to assist with rehab on-scene for other agencies.
is currently seeking applicants to fill several volunteer openings. Applicants must be 18 years old and live within the Charleston County lines. Some waivers are granted based on locations near the boarders. We are a charity 501(c) 3 organization contracted by Charleston County to provide support for auto and heavy extrications, missing or injured boaters, land search and rescue, high angle rescue, diving, drowning (recovery and transport), swift water rescue, first responder medical for EMS. We also offer support to local Fire and Police agencies when needed with resources and/or manpower. Any prior training is a plus, but most training is supplied thru our agency. We operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week all year long.
If you have some spare time and would like to check out our organization, meetings/training are held every Tuesday night at 7:00 PM at 2521 Rescue Rd in North Charleston near Knology on Dorchester Rd. You may leave a message on our answering machine 843-225-7728 and we will return your call as soon as possible.
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