ABOUT US

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

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
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

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