| Gates County Rescue Squad was formed in 1964 by a group of gentlemen who were concerned with the well-being of the citizens of Gates County. This thought come about one day when a search was organized to locate a missing child. This incident ended in prompting for the group's formation. Until the organization of the rescue squad, all medical emergencies were transported by local funeral coaches. Since that time we have grown to have four ambulances, one QRV, and one heavy rescue truck. We currently run from one centralized station located on Hwy 158 at Eason's Crossroads. Gates County consists of a population of about 12,000 over a 346 square mile coverage area. Of the original charter, we currently still have one active member, Mr. Durwood Evans who has over the years maintained a status of EMT-I, ERT, and State Instructor. |
| The old station was constructed in 1964 and right and left bays were added in 1972. These 3 pictures were from the destruction process to start the new building. |
| Station 80 |
| Mr. Durwood & Mrs. Marie Evans |
| Thanks to the many members who were able to dedicate time and sweat to the building process, the new Station 80 is up and fully functioning. |
| The new station contains a comfortable day room, full service kitchen, men's & women's restrooms with showers, office, a massive meeting room, a bedroom with two sets of bunkbeds, and a large heated bay capable of containing up to six vehicles. |
GCRS Mission Statement:
The volunteers and staff of Gates County Rescue Squad unify in
service for the relief of suffering and the support of our fellow
man in their time of need and as members of Gates County
Rescue Squad, we commit our knowledge, skills, and abilities to
provide quality emergency medical and technical rescue services
to the citizens who live, work, and visit the county of Gates. This
mission will be accomplished by providing a 24/7 Advanced Life
Support level of PreHospital Care, quick and efficient response
to any EMS or Rescue incident through the use of County
Enhanced 911, public education in first aid and emergency
procedures, and by always increasing departmental knowledge
and abilities through continuing education and training.
The volunteers and staff of Gates County Rescue Squad unify in
service for the relief of suffering and the support of our fellow
man in their time of need and as members of Gates County
Rescue Squad, we commit our knowledge, skills, and abilities to
provide quality emergency medical and technical rescue services
to the citizens who live, work, and visit the county of Gates. This
mission will be accomplished by providing a 24/7 Advanced Life
Support level of PreHospital Care, quick and efficient response
to any EMS or Rescue incident through the use of County
Enhanced 911, public education in first aid and emergency
procedures, and by always increasing departmental knowledge
and abilities through continuing education and training.
| Proudly Serving Since 1964 |
| Gates County Rescue & EMS |
| Gates County Rescue & EMS |
| Gates County Rescue & EMS |
| Interested in volunteering within the EMS field? Learning new skills? Or giving back to your community? If so then you should consider turning in an application for membership. As a Gates Rescue member you can accomplish all these goals as well as the opportunity to volunteer in other exciting areas. We are looking for new members now, trained or untrained. If interested in joining be sure to stop by our station and pick up an application or download one from here today! |