History
The Buncombe County Rescue Squad, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Non Profit Organization. We are not a county agency, and do not have a tax base. Our organization receives a small grant from Buncombe County and is otherwise funded by operating supplemental EMS services, fundraising and donations. Our History The Rescue Squad was founded in 1962 out of necessity. The Charter members recognized the need for a service to help the Citizens of Buncombe County. During the time of our founding, the Fire Departments primarily handled only fire. The Squad began to focus on helping people trapped in automobiles after an accident, people lost in the woods, and other situations that required specialized help.
Specialties
The Rescue Squad is a private, non-profit organization made up of full time employees who provide ambulance services and volunteers who provide rescue services to the citizens of Buncombe County.