History of  Rescue Company 1

Rescue was formed on October 23, 1930 to fulfill the department's needs for ambulance service, floodlights, and other rescue equipment.  Prior to this, the only department medical equipment was an oxygen tank on the ladder truck.  Since this time, Rescue has been at the forefront of rescue and EMS technology.  Rescue operates units 347, a 1986 Mack CF/Saulsbury Custom Heavy Rescue Truck.    348 is a 1998 Ford/Custom PL ambulance.  349 is a 1991 International/PL Custom  ambulance with capability of transporting multiple patients.  Rescue responds out of Headquarters with Engine Company 1.