Putnam County Rescue Squad

05/25/2026

Today, the members of the Putnam County Rescue Squad pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

​While our daily mission is to protect and serve our local community, today we look back with profound gratitude at those who gave everything to protect our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

​We wish everyone in Putnam County a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. As you spend time with family and friends today, please join us in keeping the fallen and their families in your thoughts.

05/24/2026

Over the last several weeks, we have been holding our New Member Orientation.

This orientation helps new members gain the basic knowledge they need to begin as probationary members. During this time, they were introduced to the history of the Rescue Squad, call response procedures, scene etiquette, radio etiquette, bloodborne pathogens, extrication, and Emergency Vehicle Operations.

We are proud to welcome these new members and are confident they will be a great asset to the Rescue Squad and to Putnam County!

05/07/2026

Putnam County Rescue Squad, along with Putnam County EMS and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department, had the privilege of speaking with the Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade classes at Algood Elementary School today.

We enjoyed showing the students how all of our agencies work together during different emergency scenarios and demonstrating some of the tools and equipment we use to help people in times of need.

Thank you to Algood Elementary for allowing us the opportunity to spend time with these amazing students!

04/15/2026

The Putnam County Rescue Squad would like to extend a sincere thank you to Sam’s Club for their generous donation of water and snacks.

Support like this goes a long way in helping keep our members fueled and ready to serve our community, especially during long calls, trainings, and deployments. We are incredibly grateful for businesses like Sam’s Club that continue to stand behind local first responders.

Thank you for your support of the Putnam County Rescue Squad and the community we proudly serve!

04/09/2026

Behind every call for help is a calm, steady voice making sure responders get where they need to go and people get the help they need. Dispatchers are the lifeline between the public and emergency services, and we’re proud to show our appreciation for the hard work and dedication they bring every single day.

Show your support and adopt a dispatcher

Adopt-A-Dispatcher is in full swing!

We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has already adopted one of our dispatchers—we are incredibly appreciative and truly blown away by the support from our community.

We still have a few dispatchers left to be adopted! If you’d like to participate, now is a great opportunity to show them just how much they are valued for the hard work they do every day behind the scenes.

Please reach out to Drew Swink if you are interested at [email protected]

Your support means more than you know

03/03/2026

Honoring March 3rd: A Day of Remembrance for Putnam County

​Six years ago, our community was changed by the severe weather of March 3rd, 2020. Tonight, the Putnam County Rescue Squad joins our neighbors in reflecting on the events of that day and the loss our county experienced.

​A Community United

​We will never forget the friends, family, and neighbors we lost. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with their families on this anniversary.

​We also remember the extraordinary outpouring of support that defined our recovery. In the aftermath of the storm, we saw first-hand the true character of Putnam County: neighbors checking on neighbors, volunteers arriving to help clean up debris, and first responders and medical teams working with dedication.

​While the storm leaves a mark on our history, it also revealed the enduring strength of our community. We are grateful to everyone who helped us move forward, together.

​Looking Ahead

​As we honor the memory of that day, we also reaffirm our commitment to serving you. The Putnam County Rescue Squad remains prepared and dedicated to our mission of keeping this community safe.

​We encourage all residents to use this time to review their family severe weather plans and preparedness kits. We are stronger, together.

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03/01/2026

Today, members of the Putnam County Rescue Squad spent the day sharpening their skills during hands-on structure collapse training. Continuous training like this ensures our team is prepared to respond safely and effectively when our community needs us most.

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to Russell Caldwell and Turner & Associates for their support and assistance in making this training opportunity possible. Partnerships like these play a vital role in helping us stay mission-ready.

We are grateful for the continued support from our community as we work to protect and serve Putnam County.

02/13/2026

🚨 Putnam County Rescue Squad – Now Accepting Applications for Volunteers 🚨

Are you ready to serve your community in high-impact emergency response?

We are currently seeking dedicated, motivated individuals to join our Rescue Squad.

We specializing in:
• Vehicle Extrication
• Rope Rescue
• Swift Water Rescue
• Dive Rescue
• Urban Search & Rescue
• Drone Operations
• Medical First Response

And several other disciplines

What We’re Looking For:
• Strong commitment to teamwork and professionalism
• Willingness to train regularly and respond to emergencies
• No prior experience required (training provided)

This is more than volunteering — it’s answering the call when others can’t.

To apply click the link below