The Iredell County Rescue Squad, Inc. is located at 1902 Wilkesboro Hwy. in Statesville, NC. We have provided the citizens of Iredell County, and those traveling through the area rescue /medical services since 1961.We operate combination volunteer / paid emergency rescue agency with a staff of approximately 50 professionally trained men and women. Many of these individuals also hold North Carolina and National certifications in numerous areas of the Rescue and medical field. Many membersd are cross trained as Firefighters as well Members are required to meet both internal, local, state, and national standards of training. We are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

ICRS is a 501C3 non-profit organization. We operate from county funding, city of Statesville funding, private donations from the public; as well as civic organizations .

Request for rescue services, along with operating cost, are on the increase on an annual basis. Our response district covers approximately 45% of the county (250sqmi.) and includes a large portion of two major interstates, five major highways, numerous city streets and county roads, and a municipal airport. We provide our services for 10 separate fire districts and the county EMS system. Our primary service to the county is RESCUE, which includes Vehicle Extrication, Industrial / Agriculture Machinery Rescue, Fire Department Medical Standby for structure fires, EMS Ambulance Backup, Confined Space, Rope Rescue, Land Search, Mutual Aid Response with the in county and out of county squads to assist with Structural Collapse, Trench Collapse, Water Rescue to name a few. In addition, as a secondary response, we operate a medical first responder program. Many of the members carry not only medical bags but AED’s (Automated External Defibrillator) in their personal vehicles to enable rendering aid at a moment’s notice.

Over the last few years, due to increase in call volume, we have added 24 hr Paid staff. All members are provided a pager and respond from whatever location they may be at the time of the call. Response of personnel relies heavily on the use of a volunteer force leaving full time jobs or their families. Thus, our personnel are never guaranteed a full night’s sleep, or making it through a meal without the possibility of a call. We are certified through the State of North Carolina as Heavy Rescue providers and strive to continually progress and maintain high levels of professionally trained personnel. We currently operate 3 Crash Trucks, 3 Four -Wheel Drive Medic Units, 2QRV’s, 2 Boats, and 2 UTV / ATV style vehicles.Our primary base is located on Hwy 115 N (wilkesboro hwy) just outside the city limits, beside the State Employees Credit Union. We also use Cool Springs VFD station 1 as a secondary base for equipment and personell.

We anticipate future growth in the rescue and medical field, due to population growth and expansion of the area. We value the community we serve and its support in our endeavor to provide prompt and effective intervention into someone’s moment of trouble. If interested in being part of the Iredell County Rescue Squad or to make a tax-deductible donation, please contact us at 704-872-8192 or drop by our base on Hwy 115.

Thank you for your support.

Be Safe.