Letters - August 21, 2008

By Staff Reports

Enquirer Herald

Thanks for support

It has been a while since I have updated you on the activities of your Volunteer Rescue Squad.

I am sure that you have seen and heard our ambulances responding to 911 calls as we pass by your business with lights and sirens. In the past year, the volume of 911 calls in the Clover area has greatly increased.

Our three ambulances are equipped with the latest medical devices, life-saving medications , trained medical volunteers and paid professionals. Our rescue truck is equipped with the "Jaws of Life" and other life-saving equipment to respond 24/7 to motor vehicle accidents or other entrapments.

Although we operate as a volunteer operation, we do have an Advanced Life Savings (Paramedic) paid staff. We do attempt to bill insurance companies for our emergency transports to the hospital, but we in no way cover all of our expenses associated with the operation of the squad. We rely on tax-deductable donations to fund continuing operations.

The rescue squad supports you and your customer's emergency needs. We need your help and support as well. Will you please show your support by making a tax-deductable donation to the Clover Rescue Squad? Please join with other local business leaders and drop a check in the mail to PO Box 214 or come by the squad building (behind town hall) for a visit and tour.

Thank you for your support.

Steve Shillinglaw

Captain

Clover Rescue Squad