Rescue Division
About the Rescue Squad:
The Rescue Squads will:
- Respond to First Responder calls and give care to patients in need.
- Respond to rescue emergencies.
- Respond to natural and technological disasters as part of the coordinated public safety effort.
- Respond to the needs of Oconee County with Honesty, Courtesy and Respect.
- Respond to all emergencies being prepared, expecting the worst.
- Keep the safety of all a priority at all times.
- Obtain and maintain all training required to respond to emergencies and needs of the community.
- Represent this agency and Oconee County as professionals and with dignity.
- S – Safety
- A – Always
- M – Matters
Mission Statement:
The mission of Oconee County Emergency Services is to provide the most effective, efficient, responsible and professional response to the needs of the citizens of Oconee County and to all those that visit our community.
Motto:
We will risk much to save lives.
We will risk little to save property.
We will risk nothing to save what is already lost.
We will risk little to save property.
We will risk nothing to save what is already lost.
Rescue Squad Staff:
Keith Wilbanks
Rescue Coordinator
Steven Adams
Assistant Rescue Coordinator
Rescue Squad Chiefs:
Seneca Rescue Squad
Squad #R1
Phil Galloway
Chief
Walhalla Rescue Squad
Squad #R4
William Tatum
Chief
Walhalla Rescue Squad
Squad #R4
William Tatum
Chief
Oakway Rescue Squad
Squad #R3
James Mast
Chief
Dive Team
Squad #R7
Robert Jones
Chief
Mountain Rest Rescue Squad
Squad #R6
Lynn Wilbanks
Chief
Westminster Rescue Squad
Squad #R5
Michael Smith
Chief
Salem Rescue Squad
Squad #R2
Tammy Wilbanks
Chief
Special Rescue
Squad #R8
Steven Adams
Chief
Rescue Departments:
Special Rescue Team
Walhalla Rescue #4
HazMat Response Team
Seneca Rescue #1
Westminster Rescue #5
Salem Rescue #2
Mountain Rest Rescue #6
Oakway Rescue #3
Dive Team
