Hardeman County Rescue Squad Honored
The Hardeman County Rescue Squad (HCRS) was honored by the Tennessee Senate for their success during the Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads (T.A.R.S.) 68th annual convention and training event. The HCRS swept nearly every event at the competition, winning the Advanced Extraction category as well as the Technical Rescue Challenge, and the Medical Competition. HCRS member Darren Grantham took second place in the driving competition; Kent Wadley was elected as the T.A.R.S parliamentarian. HCRS members spend many hours throughout the year in specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills. Members are dedicated to the health and well-being of those they serve. “This group spends so much time all during the year to train for a variety of rescue situations,” said State Senator Page Walley who presented proclamations to all HCRS members. “These are individuals we hope we never have to see in their official capacity, but Hardeman County Rescue Squad Honored by Lisa Coleman if that happens, these individuals stand ready to safely assist.” Walley made the presentation to HCRS members during National Emergency Medical Services Week, which celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS and Rescue professionals and the important work they perform all across the U.S. Later renamed National Emergency Medical Services Week, the event honors the contributions of all emergency medical professionals in safeguarding the health, safety, and well-being of their communities. Seated left to right: Jordan Avent, Olivia Ervin, Lillie Wadley, HCRS Assistant Training Officer, Dedi Wadley, HCRS Training Officer, Antionette Lloyd-Henley, HCRS Secretary, Pam Ervin, and James Tosh. Standing left to right: Steven McKeen, Chris Cox, Hayden Tosh, John Tillmon, Kent Wadley, Unit Director & T.A.R.S. State Parliamentarian, Dalton Wadley, HCRS Vice-President, Senator Page Walley, Jerry Wayne Avent, HCRS President, Billy Ervin, and Hardeman County Mayor Todd Pulse.