70th Anniversary Open House - Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 10:00 am until 2:00 pm
NEWS
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!
6-25-2024 - Boat Operations
LREMS personnel conducted boat operations on June 24 on the Lumber River. This training keeps our boats operational and trains new personnel on boating safety and operations.
6-11-2024 - Flag Pole Repair
Thank you to the City of Lumberton Electrical Utilities Department for repairing our flag pole back in June. Just in time for Flag Day!
5-21-2024 - EMS Week 2024
Thank you to the paid staff and volunteers who make up our organization. Your dedication and devotion to our community is what makes us successful.
Happy EMS week!
5-10-2024 - New Fleet Additions
New additions to the LREMS fleet!
111 (Ram) has been with us for a few months. It is our designated interstate response vehicle (IRV) and is first out to all calls on I-95 and I-74. Its size gives it more flexibility in and out of traffic, especially in construction zones. It is fully equipped with the Hurst Jaws of Life e-draulic system, hand tools and basic EMS equipment.
Squad 112 is our newest addition. It responds to calls in both the city and county, and can be a back up to calls on the interstate. It is also fully equipped with the Hurst Jaws of Life e-draulic system, hand tools and basic EMS equipment
These are two more examples of how we better serve our community.
4-26-2024 - Carolina Air Care
Tar Heel 2 and Tar Heel 3 were both on the pad on 4-26-2024.
4-23-2024 - Basic Extrication Training
Rescue personnel conducted basic extrication training last evening, using battery operated and hydraulic hosed Hurst equipment. Training with both types of tools enables personnel to understand the positives and negatives of each.
4-16-2024 - Touch-A-Truck Event
LREMS participated in the Touch A Truck Event at Chick-Fil-A on 4-16-2024. The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office, Lumberton Fire Department and LREMS all had apparatus on display. Thank you Mark Morse for the hospitality.
2-8-2024 - Mr. Willie Odum
Congratulations to NCDOT/IMAP employee Mr. Willie Odum on receiving the Roscoe Narron award for 2023. We regularly see Mr. Odum on incidents on I-95. He is a true professional and always willing to help. Congratulations sir!
1-25-2024 - Ambulance Bay at UNC SE
A rare sight… all 3 of our ambulances were at the hospital on 1-25-2024. We are here anytime you need us.
12-14-2023 - Annual Christmas Dinner
LREMS held its annual Christmas dinner on 12-14-2023.
Congratulations to our award winners.
Call Response:
Avery Cox, Nick Stone, Roger Taylor and Brice Jacobs
Most training hours:
Avery Cox
Commanders Award:
Tommy Stephens
Employee of the Year:
Hanna Wood
Lifesaver Awards:
Roger Taylor, Crystal Pasanen, Casey Hodge, Madison Strickland
Marvin Walters Award:
Casey Hodge
Rescue Member of the Year:
Jason Carroll
Thank you for all you do to support our organization.
11-14-2023 - AAA Auto Club/Guardian Angel
A special thank you goes to AAA The Auto Club Group in helping us purchase Guardian Angel Devices for all of our volunteers. These devices will help improve visibility on emergency scenes and high traffic areas. We greatly appreciate your support. Please consider giving them a follow.
11-3-2023 - Annual BBQ Plate Sale
Thank you to everyone who made our 37th Annual BBQ Plate Sale a success. A lot of hard work goes into this event every year by our volunteers. We appreciate the support the community gives us each and every day. We are your Lumberton Rescue and EMS!