NEWS
2-12-2025 - Chaplain Dave Hawes
At our February business meeting, we presented rescue member and Chaplain Dave Hawes with honorary membership. Dave has been an active member of our organization for eleven years as an EMT and Chaplain. He has accepted the call from the First Baptist Church of Bryson City as their new pastor. He is leaving Godwin Heights Baptist Church, which he has pastored also for eleven years.
We wish Dave and his wife Vanessa, all the best as they start this new chapter in their lives. This isn’t goodbye, just see you later.
“Be blessed as you have blessed us.”
2-6-2025 - Robeson EMS Training
Thank you to Robeson County EMS for allowing us to assist with your training. Excellent scenarios with a lot of hands on skills. We appreciate the assistance of Allenton Fire Department, Lumberton Fire Department and Air Life 2 to help make this training successful.
1-27-2025 - Boy Scout Troop 301
Boy Scout Troop 301 stopped by on 1-27-2025 during our regular scheduled training meeting. Members gave them a tour of the facility and our equipment.
1-14-2025 - Johnny Baker
We would like to extend our condolences to the family of Johnny Baker. Chief Baker passed away on 1-13-2025 after an extended illness. Chief Baker served as fire chief for North Raeford Fire Department for many years. For Robeson County first responders, he served as fire and rescue training coordinator for Robeson Community College. He was instrumental in the creation of the Emergency Services Training Center, where personnel continue to train and hone their craft to better serve our communities.
Godspeed Chief.
1-8-2025 - VFAP Cooperation Program
LREMS recently received this 1986 Chevrolet Blazer through the VFAP Cooperation Program with the North Carolina Forestry Service. It has been marked with vintage markings, as well as era correct emergency equipment. It will be used as a special operations vehicle, pulling trailers and off road assignments when needed.
It is assigned number 114. Thank you to the North Carolina Forestry Service in making this vehicle available.
1-4-2025 - Call Response Totals 2024
Call Response Totals for 2024:
1329 Rescue Calls
4070 EMS Calls with 3139 Transports
Total Responses for 2024 were 5399
LREMS averages 15 calls for service every 24 hours.
12-13-2024 - 3 Helicopters On Pad
A busy day at LREMS with 3 helicopters on the pad.
Photo credit: Brice Jacobs
12-10-2024 - Meal and Awards Banquet
LREMS held it’s annual Christmas meal and awards banquet on 12-10-2024.
The following were our award recipients:
Call Response: Brice Jacobs, Avery Cox, Roger Taylor
Most Training Hours: Briana Locklear
Employee of the Year: Aimee Landry
Commander Awards: Dave Hawes and Madilynn Fanning
Marvin Walters Award: John “Cotton” Locklear
Rescue Member of the Year: Avery Cox
Congratulations to all our award winners!
12-6-2024 - Plate Sale / Golf Cart Parade
It was a busy day at LREMS on 12-6-2024. Lunch with our partners at Allenton Fire Department for their annual plate sale. Then the golf cart parade at dusk from Biggs Park Mall to the plaza for the annual Christmas tree lighting.
It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
11-27-2024 - Light of the World Church
On 11-27-2024, Light of the World Church, located on Carthage Road, dropped off a gift basket for our staff. Thank you to the church members who dropped it off and we appreciate your thoughtfulness.
We wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!
11-13-2024 - Bay Banners
We recently added new bay banners to honor those honorary members who have passed away. Each of them contributed to the success of our organization.
Morris Bennett, Former Commander
Susan Kinlaw Bryan, Member
Alton Carroll, Charter Member
Randal Patterson, Former Deputy Commander
Roger Parker, Former Commander
We remember their service.
11-1-2024 - Annual BBQ Plate Sale
Our 2024 annual plate sale is over. Thank you to our members, employees, supporters and especially those who came out and purchased plates on Friday, Nov 1st. We appreciate your support!
10-25-2024 - Annual BBQ Plate Sale
Our annual BBQ plate sale will be on Friday, November 1st. We will start at 11am and will continue until we run out. We offer drive-thru, eat-in and delivery for ten plates or more.
Plates are $8.00. We will offer pints of cooked BBQ as well for the same price. Tickets will be valid for either. A limited amount of Boston Butts will be available for $35.00 each. Pre-orders are required.
Tickets are available from any rescue member. You may also purchase tickets by stopping by our headquarters during normal business hours. You may also call 910-738-7275 for more information.
We hope to see you on November 1st!
10-12-2024 - Open House
Thank you to every one who stopped by on 10/12/2024 for our 70th anniversary open house. Thank you also to the Governors Highway Safety Program, 95.7 WKML, and the Robeson Community College Emergency Medical Services program. Special thanks to our dedicated volunteers for putting it all together.
10-6-2024 - Robeson County Fair
We provided EMS coveragefor the Robeson County Fair again this year. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to visit. A special thank you to our staff who manned our first aid stations for the past week.
10-2-2024 - Western North Carolina
LREMS assisted ECU Healthcare with the transfer of 23 assisted living residents from a facility in Newland to Conover. The Newland facility had received flood damage and was operating on a generator. Special thank you to Linville Central Rescue Squad for their assistance. All residents arrived in Conover safely.
9-20-2024 - Heroes Helping
Thank you to Heroes Helping Those with Special Needs for their donation of sensory bags to be placed on our ambulances. These bags can be used by first responders who encounter a person with autism and/or special needs. More information is provided at www.heroeshelping.org.
8-28-2024 - Joint Training Athletic Trainers
LREMS personnel had the opportunity on 8-28-2024 to participate in joint training with athletic trainers at Lumberton High School. Also attending the training were residents and UNC Southeastern’s newest orthopedic surgeons. Their input was important in regards to potential injuries and how they need to be handled.
LREMS provides EMS coverage at Lumberton High School for junior varsity and varsity football games.
Thank you to UNC Southeastern for allowing us to participate in this important training.