enterprise squad
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After the purchase of a 1958 Pontiac hearse for $250, Enterprise Rescue Squad
answered its first call in 1963. Seven members of the community trained in
American Red Cross First Aid volunteered to staff the fledgling service which
was headquartered on Main Street by Glover Avenue. Over time the service grew
and acquired new ambulances and better equipment. In 1981 Dr. Andy Kirk put
together the Service’s first structured Emergency Medical curriculum and
“attendants” became EMT’s providing much better care for the community. As our
ranks grew, we began to see the need for a new facility. In 1994 after much fund
raising and hard work, Enterprise Rescue moved to our current location at 205 W.
Lee Street. Our station includes a dayroom, kitchen, communications room,
sleeping quarters, and a bay that houses 4 ambulances and a service lift. As the
City of Enterprise grew and the demand for Emergency Medical Services increased,
it became obvious that the change from volunteer to paid service was neccesary.
In 1997 Enterprise Rescue Squad became Enterprise Rescue, Inc. Now with almost
20 years as a paid system, Enterprise Rescue has over 40 employees and 7
ambulances. We currently average over 11000 calls a year and operate three 24/7
ambulances and one day ambulance in Enterprise as well as one 24/7 ambulance and
one day ambulance in Elba. With the addition of a separate administration and
training building at 519 E. Lee Street, Enterprise Rescue has become a regional
training facility for various programs and agencies. We hold over 100 classes a
year ranging from basic first aid and CPR to critical care and specialty courses
for advanced medical providers. Enterprise Rescue strives to provide the very
best medical care for our coverage area. We are constantly finding ways to
improve the quality of our services. From the newest state-of-the-art medical
equipment and vehicles to ongoing training in the latest developments in
emergency medicine, we will continue to serve our community with professionalism
and pride.
