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Greeneville Emergency and Rescue Squad
602 W. Church St.
Greeneville,TN 37743

Station: 423-638-3431
Emergency: 911
Page: 155.325
Operations: 155.175

MISSION STATEMENT

The Greeneville Emergency and Rescue Squad does not receive compensation for our work or charge for our services. We are a professional organization that provides the best possible care to everyone in our community or those who are just visiting. The Greeneville Emergency and Rescue Squad provides rescue services to Greeneville and Greene County, ranging from extrication for automobile crash victims, water rescue/recovery, land based search and rescue, rope rescue, agricultural accidents, trench collapse, industrial accidents, medical stand-bys at sporting events, etc. Support services to other emergency agencies is also provided.

HISTORY

The Greeneville Emergency and Rescue Squad was formed by business leaders with the assistance of the Kingsport and Johnson City Rescue Squads on May 29, 1950 and became the third rescue squad in Tennessee. The Greeneville Emergency and Rescue Squad is a charter member of the Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads and an associate member of the Greene County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments. The Rescue Squad is located at 602 West Church Street, just above the Greene County Health Department at the intersection of Locust Street and Church Street.

DONATIONS

The Greeneville Emergency and Rescue Squad has been funded almost entirely (75%) by the United Way since it was established in 1954. Donations from citizens and companies along with small foundation type grants make up the remaining 25% of our operating budget. The Greeneville Emergency and Rescue Squad operates only with your support. We receive funding through your donations to the United Way of Greene County or directly to the Greeneville Emergency and Rescue Squad. Charitable contributions may be made at PO BOX 243 Greeneville TN 37744. We are a 501 (c) (3) private non-profit organization.