About Us
1954
Founded as the Robeson County Rescue Squad after Hurricane Hazel devastated southeastern North Carolina.
1969
Changed name to the Lumberton Emergency Rescue Unit after several local towns in Robeson County started their own rescue squads.
1977
Moved to our current location at 2391 N. Roberts Ave. in Lumberton, NC. This building was paid for entirely with citizen contributions.
1981
A helipad was constructed behind the rescue building for medical helicopters. Due to land constraints at Southeastern Regional Medical Center, the hospital requested and funded the helipad project. We are the only rescue and EMS service in the state with it's own helipad. Learn more about our helipad here.
2003
Became a level two Urban Search and Rescue Team. Task Force 9 is made up of members of our rescue division and Fayetteville Fire Department.
2004
Took delivery of our first custom built heavy rescue truck.
2009
Changed name to Lumberton Rescue and EMS, Inc. This was to reflect the organizations commitment to provide advance life support ambulances to our rescue district.
2010
Began providing 24 hour paramedic level of care.
2011
Exterior building was added to provide additional storage.
2015
Obtained NC Agricultural Rescue provider status.