History

          Dunn Rescue Squad, Inc. was organized on 1965 to provided prehospital care to the citizens of Dunn and surrounding areas.  Dunn Rescue was a total volunteer department until 1989 when the squad hired its first employees to provide daytime coverage.  In 1992, Dunn Rescue Squad became the first provider in Harnett county to offer its citizens Paramedic level services.  The department is currently staffed by approximately 40 volunteers and 8 full time employees.  Paramedic level services are provided to the citizens of Dunn and surrounding areas 24 hours a day utilizing a combination of first response vehicle paramedics at night and on weekends and paramedics staffed ambulances during weekdays between 6 am and 6 pm.

Membership/Statistics

          The Dunn Rescue Squad, Inc. currently answers approximately 4500 calls each year. Our volunteer membership provides much of the strength behind this volume of calls. Interested individuals at least 18 years of age living within our response district may apply for membership with the Dunn Rescue Squad, Inc. The Dunn Rescue Squad, Inc. also offers membership programs for individuals that live outside of our response area. For more information call us at (910) 892-1211.

Education/Training

        The Deputy Chief of the Department maintains the Training Division of the Dunn Rescue Squad, Inc. Educational opportunities are offered to the community on a regular basis by the Training Department. These classes include EMT, CPR, First Aid, Injury Prevention, and many other topics. Our Department is devoted to providing the highest standard of pre-hospital care available through continuous monthly training sessions. For more information on upcoming educational opportunities call us at (910) 892-1211.