SMITH COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD

SMITH COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD Volunteer Rescue Squad operating strictly on donations. HELP us HELP you donate at Venmo:
https://smithcountyrescue.org/

Provide emergency services such as vehicle extrication, high & low angle rope rescues, water rescues, search operations, traffic control for emergency incidents and scheduled events. All provided with no charge for the visitors, and residents of Smith County.

Thank you to Dale's Towing for allowing us the use of his facilities for extrication training & recertification efforts....
06/16/2026

Thank you to Dale's Towing for allowing us the use of his facilities for extrication training & recertification efforts.

This allows us valuable practice time so we can all serve our residents & visitors better. Thank you to or rescue personnel, New Middleton Fire & Gordonsville Fire for coming out and training and keeping your certifications up to date.

Fatal Crash Closes I-40 Overnight:At 11:30pm Smith County Rescue, Gordonsville Fire, Smith EMS & Law Enforcement respond...
06/15/2026

Fatal Crash Closes I-40 Overnight:

At 11:30pm Smith County Rescue, Gordonsville Fire, Smith EMS & Law Enforcement responded to the 258 Eastbound on I-40 to a 2 vehicle accident with entrapment.

Upon arrival it was determined the drivers of both vehicles were deceased at the scene. No other passengers were in either vehicle.

One vehicle was traveling the wrong way, Westbound in the Eastbound lane, when it struck the other vehicle head on.

Smith County Rescue in a joint effort with Gordonsville Fire Department worked together to extricate both drivers from their vehicles.

At 2:12 am THP was still on the scene investigating the accident & I-40 was still closed with Eastbound traffic being diverted off at the 258 Gordonsville exit.

Thank you to all our volunteers on both Smith Co. Rescue & Gordonsville Fire for answering this call and doing so quickly in the middle of the night.

The teamwork between both departments was outstanding.

06/15/2026

Interstate 40 Closed Due Accident:

11:30 PM

I-40 Eastbound at 258 is currently closed pending THP completion of their investigation.

REMINDER: The Cordell Hull bridge will be closed for inspection June 15 to June 18, from 8am to 4pm.
06/15/2026

REMINDER: The Cordell Hull bridge will be closed for inspection June 15 to June 18, from 8am to 4pm.

Everybody head out for two nights of great entertainment starting tonight! Defeated Creek Park is the place to be. Hea...
06/12/2026

Everybody head out for two nights of great entertainment starting tonight! Defeated Creek Park is the place to be. Head on out!!!

Our good friends over at New Middleton Fire got called out to set up an LZ for Cumberland County EMS this afternoon. C...
06/12/2026

Our good friends over at New Middleton Fire got called out to set up an LZ for Cumberland County EMS this afternoon. Cumberland was enroute to Nashville when they diverted to an LZ awaiting a transfer to air medical.

The patient was a juvenile and Smith Co Sheriff's Department arrived to make sure mom got on to Nashville as soon as possible.

It takes a village to make it all work.

UPDATE TRAFFIC BACK TO NORMAL FLOW1:45 PM Monday I-40 251 East:Overturned box truck around I-40 251 Eastbound. Traffic ...
06/08/2026

UPDATE TRAFFIC BACK TO NORMAL FLOW

1:45 PM Monday I-40 251 East:

Overturned box truck around I-40 251 Eastbound. Traffic slow Westbound in same area due to people slowing to look.

Traffic will be slow in the area until they get it uprighted and out of the way.

No significant injuries reported.

Opps this is not how to park:At 6:52 p.m. Sunday, the Smith County Rescue Squad, along with Smith EMS and the New Middle...
06/08/2026

Opps this is not how to park:

At 6:52 p.m. Sunday, the Smith County Rescue Squad, along with Smith EMS and the New Middleton Fire Department, responded to Hunter Lane in the Brush Creek area for a skid steer accident.

Upon arrival, responders determined that the operator had not sustained serious injuries. Rescue personnel found that the skid steer was self stabilized and used chainsaws to clear small trees and brush that were preventing access to the machine's door. Once the obstruction was removed, the operator was able to be safely extricated from the skid steer.

After being removed, the patient was evaluated by Smith EMS personnel at the scene and declined transport to the hospital.

We would like to thank all responding agencies and personnel for their assistance with this incident.

At approximately 12:38 pm today SMITH COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD, Gordonsville Fire, Smith Co EMS & Law enforcement responded t...
06/06/2026

At approximately 12:38 pm today SMITH COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD, Gordonsville Fire, Smith Co EMS & Law enforcement responded to River Bend Ln in Gordonsville for a reported motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival it was noted that a vehicle left the roadway on Trousdale Ferry Pike, traveling several 100 yards before stopping in a yard.

The accident appeared secondary to a medical event. Law Enforcement arrived (Smith SO & Gordonsville PD) immediately removing the occupant & beginning CPR. EMS, Rescue & Fire arrived and immediately began providing additional care. The driver was successfully resuscitated after diligent care inside the EMS unit by EMS, Rescue & Gordonsville Fire personnel. The patient was transported to a landing zone where they were flown to Nashville for additional care.

This was a case where all our agencies working together provided an opportunity hopefully for a positive outcome.

Please remember the subject & family in your prayers that they might receive encouraging news.

Thank you to UCEMCares for spotlighting the rescue squad in the June edition of the Tennessee Magazine. We encourage yo...
06/04/2026

Thank you to UCEMCares for spotlighting the rescue squad in the June edition of the Tennessee Magazine. We encourage you to round up your bill so they can continue this program that helps rescue squads & volunteer fire departments in their serving area along with other organizations that need assistance. They have been invaluable to us in keeping our equipment updated. Thank you again UCEMCares!!

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511 Jefferson Avenue E
Carthage, TN
37030

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+16157359680

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