Squad History
What Incident in McDowell History Prompted the creation of the Rescue Squad
Cross Mill Food Poisoning
What are the two major lakes in McDowell County
Lake James and Lake Tahoma
2013 Maintainer Custom Bodies Custom Cab
Rescue 97
A Shift is lead by which captain
Cody Durkee 9711
Used to spread parts of a vehicle these tools are known as what.
Hydraulic Spreaders
First Chief 1958-1963
George Brown
This highway runs all the way to rutherford county
Oldest ambulance in squads fleet 2003 Chevy 3500
Ambulance 97-2
This leader oversees operations monday through friday
9701- Dalton Shepherd- Director
Think ! Big Kid Scissors
Hydraulic Cutters
Where did the squad get its first ambulance
Donated from Westmoreland Funeral Home
Running East and West this highway has seen many vehicle accidents over the years
US 70
Wilderness Response Apparatus
2007 Chevy 2500 Truck 97
This Shift captain has been in the family rescue business since his father was a shift officer years ago
9712- Austin Robinson.
Used as a simple descent control device and looks like a number with ears.
Rescue 8
What Year was the squad first chartered
1959
Baxters- NC US 221 North
This Truck Came from new york to replace its smaller counterpart. One could say it is a mini-Squad
Squad 97
This Individual was a former PIO of McDowell EM/EMS and is now on our transport crew
9791-Kelly Solesby
Used in IDLH environments where breathing the air might be hazardous.
SCBA
What was one of the first rescue vehicles owned by the squad?
Jeep
there is two 6th streets in Marion depending on which side of the tracks you are on.
6th EM or 6th C street
Originally named Friendship 1 - This apparatus is used to respond to incidents in waterways such as Lake James
Marine/Boat 97
This Lieutenant newly hired is a veteran of the marine corps.
9714- Austin Stevens.
This piece of equipment is on all ambulances and squad 97 for taking vitals and placing leads to check someones heart
Cardiac Monitor