On December 10th (Thursday), the Berkeley County Rescue Squad held its annual Christmas Party at Wampee in Pinopolis, S.C.
As usual, the food was amazing, and it was a great opportunity to mingle with the other agencies, like the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office, that we work so closely with in times of need.
We also recognized several members within the squad and community who've gone above the call of duty to lend their services to the public.
Below, we've included some pictures from last night's event. Every year, they seem to get bigger and better.
Pictured: Chief Salisbury recognizes Michael Widener with the "Hero of the Year" award. A few months ago, Michael was working a birthday event at Cypress Gardens with he happened to notice from a distance a little girl (who was left unattended) fall into a large ditch filled with several feet of water. Michael immediately ran to where the little girl fell, got into water which came up to his waist...and saved the little girl before she drowned. Had he not been at the right place at the right time and acted quickly, the little girl may not be alive today.
Raymond Owens receives the 'Chief's Award' for taking on the responsibility of the squad's fundraising committee.
Nikki Gaskins receives the 'Chief's Award' for taking on the responsibility of the squad's grant committee.
Tim Anderson receives the 'Squad Member of the Year' Award
Liz Walker receives the 'Rookie of the Year' Award
Approximately 50 people attended the dinner.
Berkeley County Rescue Squad Chief Bill Salisbury (aka-Berkeley County Coroner) addresses the guests before dinner was served.
BCSO Chief Deputy Mike Cochran addresses the crowd.
Major Jeremy Baker with the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office speaking.
Pictured: Dan Moon and Nikki Gaskins: Dan helped launched our Catfish Tournament more than 20 years ago. It is the squad's biggest fundraiser. The money raised goes toward keeping the squad in operation. Every year, Dan M-C's the event. Nikki handles the squad's social media accounts, website and media related requests.
This year we conducted our first raffle drawing. For just $1, participants could purchase a raffle for a chance to win a rifle valued at $300 from Carolina Arms & Ammo. The fundraiser was a success--generating approximately $1,600 for the squad. During the dinner, we held the drawing. Congrats to the winner!
L to R: Cpl. Kimber Gist, Chief Bill Salisbury and Captain Will Rogers (Now Retired) On Friday night, the Berkeley County Rescue Squad held its annual Christmas dinner at Wampee in Pinopolis. As always, the food was amazing. We also celebrated a huge milestone. It's hard to believe, but we've been in operation for 50 years now and still going strong. We hope to be around serving the community for many more years to come! In attendance at last night's dinner were also two very special guests: Cpl. Kimber Gist and Captain Will Rogers with the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office. Both were shot in the line of duty nine months apart from one another. Kimber & Will share a hug. Chief Bill Salisbury and the rest of the rescue squad honored them both with the "Hero of the Year" award. "I was able to see, and stand beside Captain Will Rogers, whom I share a tragic and blessed event with. I cannot thank the citizens of Berkeley County enoug...
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.--Two boaters who went missing for several hours were safely located by first responders early Sunday morning. Around 3:30 a.m., the Berkeley County Rescue Squad, the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office and Pimlico Fire Department were dispatched to the Cypress Gardens boat landing to search for the missing men. Loved ones of the two boaters reportedly became concerned after they failed to return home Saturday evening. Less than an hour into the search, the Berkeley County Rescue Squad located the missing men near Pimlico. The men stated they were unfamiliar with the area, got lost, became low on gas and their phones stopped working and couldn’t call for help. After locating the two men, the Berkeley County Rescue Squad made sure they got back safely to the boat landing.
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has released the identity of Sunday’s drowning victim on the Cooper River near Pimlico. According to Coroner Bill Salisbury, the victim has been identified as 21-year-old Hunter Morris of Goose Creek. On Sunday around, 2:30 p.m. the Berkeley County Rescue Squad was dispatched to the Cooper River near Pimlico to a boating accident. A fisherman pulled a female out of the water and she was transported by EMS to a local hospital. Missing from the boat was the operator was the young man. A search was conducted using boats, aircraft, and divers. A Berkeley County Sheriff diver l ocated Morris’ body at 5:45 pm. His death has been ruled an accidental drowning by Coroner Salisbury.
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