The Blount County Rescue Squad (BCRS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency that has been serving the citizens of Blount County since 1958. BCRS is staffed completely by volunteers, and there is no charge for our services. All funding for BCRS comes from generous donations from our community. We receive no funding from government agencies.

Our services include, but are not limited to: Emergency Medical Response

Public assists

Water rescue/recovery

Search and rescue/recovery

Wilderness rescue

Medical rehabilitation and support for local fire departments

Mutual aid for area emergency departments

Seasonal coverage of “The Dragon” Hwy 129, including medical response and technical rescue

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