NEWS
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.
8-14-2024 - Honorary Memberships
At our monthly business meeting on 8-14-2024, we had the privilege to award five honorary memberships to the following deserving individuals:
George Small
N.A. Martin
John Nicoll
John Hendren
Wayne Martin
Each one of these individuals served our organization in some capacity during our 70 year history of serving the community. Their dedication and leadership built the foundation for which our organization now stands.
Thank you for your service to LREMS.
8-10-2024 - Tropical Storm Debby
Rescue 1 personnel cleared Old Whiteville Road near the county line on 8-10-2024. It remained closed as the roadway was flooded in several locations.
This incident had a somber ending. A motorist drove into the running flood water and their vehicle was swept away. The driver did not survive.
The photos below illustrate the professional response for what we thought would be a rescue, but sadly turned into a recovery. The photos also indicate the depth of the running water, which was eight to twelve inches.
Thank you to Allenton FD, NC State Highway Patrol, Robeson EMS, Robeson 911 , Robeson County Sheriffs Office and Highway Used Parts for their assistance in this incident.
It bears repeating. Never drive into flooded roadways and obey road closed signage.
8-8-2024 - Tropical Storm Debby
In the midst of everything which has been going on with Tropical Storm Debby, we thought we would share a good news story.
On 8-8-2024 we were contacted by a pet owner who had to separate from her dog due to rising flood waters. Rescue members Nick Stone and Avery Cox responded. The pet owner was taken by boat to the home, where she was reunited with her dog. Both were taken to higher ground and were certainly glad to be together again.
Two legs or four legs, we are here for the community. Thank you Nick and Avery for another successful rescue!
7-1-2024 - Rescue 147 Remount
We are pleased to announce the return of 147. This ambulance now sits on a 2024 Ford E450 chassis. The remount was completed by Southeastern Specialty Vehicles and includes the Stryker Power Load system. It will soon be back responding to calls for service!