ABOUT US

    Lloydminster Rescue Squad has proudly provided emergency services and technical rescue to the Lloydminster area since 1984.

    OUR TEAM
    COMMUNITY-FUNDED

    We are a non-profit organization established to fill a need in the region. As such, we are grateful for all the support by the same communities we serve.

    Sources of Income
    Charitable Donations
    Fundraising
    Fee for service
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    ABOUT US

    Our squad is comprised of dedicated volunteers, proudly serving the community they call home.

    Our Team
    22 Volunteers
    Chief – Norm Namur
    Deputy Chief – Ryan LeBlanc

    Every member of our team is certified in vehicle extrication. We also have an underwater recovery team, and drone pilots. Most members are also certified searchers. Over the years, members of the squad have come from a variety of backgrounds.

    Our Board of Directors

    President – Norm Namur
    Vice President – Ryan LeBlanc
    Secretary/Treasurer – Vacant
    Director – Joel Baynton
    Director – Doreen McCaw
    Director – Chris Eskelson
    Director – Paige Kindopp

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    HISTORY

    Timeline of Starting

    1984
    Following the trend creating communities standalone rescue squads the first six members were: Don Whiting, Norm Namur, Ted Skinner, Graham Howie, Syd Cox and Brian Crockett.
    November 1984
    The original six members began a re-build a 550 tool truck that was donated by Mobil Oil intended for rescue purposes
    March 1985
    Customization of the donated vehicle was completed
    March 25, 1985
    On call for the first time
    April 25, 1985
    Granted charitable status
    1985
    Attended 6 calls the first year. 
    1984
    November 1984
    March 1985
    March 25, 1985
    April 25, 1985
    1985

    Timeline Of What It Is Today

    2002
    Rescue #2 went into service
    Both of these vehicles were purchased and equipped through the generosity of community companies and individuals. Those who contributed are named on the side on the vehicles.  Some of the more prominent ones are: Husky Energy, Canadian Natural Resources, Devon, and the Cross/ Redden Fountain Tire Golf Classic. 
    2005
    Airboat purchased donated by Canadian Natural Resources Limited
    2008
    First contract position due to increase call volume
    2011
    Rescue #1 went into service
    2013
    2 paid positions - Chief and Deputy Chief as part of the services the Squad would provide in the RM’s.
    April 2015
    new logo for 30th Anniversary and motto: Competence in Adversity, Compassion for All
    2018
    Responded to over 100 calls. - 20 members plus Chief and Deputy Chief
    Squad members are not paid, making their support of the squad the purest form of volunteerism.
    2002
    2005
    2008
    2011
    2013
    April 2015
    2018