"Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will toward men."
Luke 2:14
As we come to the end of another year, we should reflect back on the events of the past and plan for the future. Over the past fifteen years, our Association has worked for the benefits that we as members have today. One of the benefits that we have is the $50,000 in-line-of-duty Death Benefit. The scholarship program that we have for children of our members has assisted some to obtain an education at an institute of higher learning that would not have received one.
Another benefit available is the Fire-Rescue Pension Fund that you can participate in for only $10.00 per month. At age 55, after twenty years of service, you can receive a check; which at this time is in the amount of $146.00.
All of the benefits are yours, but if your squad roster is not submitted on time, you could lose these benefits. Check with your squad officers to make sure that they have all the information current for you. After an event happens, it is too late. We must abide by the rules and regulations that have been established for our programs.
Are you a member of the Brotherhood? If not, ask you squad captain about how you can join.
Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
The Fall N.C. High Angle Rescue School was recently held in Pilot Mountain, N.C. A large group of dedicated rescuers advanced their knowledge and skills. As always, the staff and instructors did an excellent job of teaching the 3 R's (ropes, rigging and rapelling). The weather could not have been ordered any better.
Remember, as "Old Man Winter" begins making his visit to our state, we need to be mindful of our rescue & EMS equipment and vehicles. All of it needs different attention than is required in summer. Don't wait until the roadways are hazardous or the temperature outside is freezing to prepare for winter.
Remember to file your rosters on time and join the Brotherhood.
| NUM | NAME | SQUAD | DOD | AGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #616 | Ronald Lynn Potts | Knotts Island Fire & Rescue | 08/03/99 | 49 |
| #617 | Ilene Guy | Magnolia EMS | 09/13/99 | 76 |
| #618 | Gloria Parrish | Woodland Rescue | 09/27/99 | 50 |
| #619 | Rosemarie Breslin | Maysville Rescue | 04/23/99 | 51 |
| #620 | John C. Ashley | Warrensville Fire & Rescue | 09/27/99 | 58 |
| #621 | Everette B. Drake | Blue Ridge Fire & Rescue | 09/24/99 | 76 |
| #622 | May Griffin | Pender County Rescue | 10/26/99 | 66 |
| #623 | James C. Cason | Knotts Island Fire & Rescue | 10/21/99 | 65 |
| #624 | Dederick White | Colerain Rescue | 11/06/99 | 76 |
Ash-Rand Rescue Squad & EMS was recently inspected and passed the requirements to be recognized as a Heavy Rescue Provider. Larry Pugh, Chief of the department, says it took a tremendous amount of work on the members to meet this goal. The squad has 43 volunteers and 1 fulltime paid member and 6 part-time employees. They make over 1600 calls per year.
| 1st place | Alexander Rescue & EMS |
| 2nd place | Troutman Rescue Squad |
The event was held November 13, 1999 in Winston-Salem, N.C.
| 1st place | Alexander Rescue & EMS |
| 2nd place | Gates County Rescue Team #1 |
| 3rd place | Forsyth Rescue Squad |
| 4th place | Troutman Rescue Squad Team 148 |
| 5th place | Troutman Rescue Squad Team 145 |
| 6th place | Troutman Rescue Squad Team 180 |
| 7th place | Gates County Rescue Team #2 |
| 8th place | Troutman Rescue Squad Team 147 |
The event was held November 13, 1999 in Winston-Salem, N.C.
A Hurricane Floyd Disaster Relief Fund has been established for members of the North Carolina Association of Rescue and Emergency Medical Services.
This Fund is managed by the North Carolina Association of Rescue and EMS, Inc., a recognized 501C3 corporation. (Donations are tax deductible).
Please make your check or money order payable to NCAR&EMS Relief Fund and address it to:
NCAR&EMS
PO Box 1914
Goldsboro, N.C. 27533-1914
If you have any questions, please call 919/736-0506 or send e-mail to ncarems@esn.net
The Association office will make sure your donation is expedited efficiently to the dedicated emergency medical staff that have been hard hit by this disaster.
Gordon A. Joyner, Secretary-Treasurer, NCAR&EMS, Inc.