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!
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.--What was supposed to fun day of fishing on Lake Moultrie turned into anything but for a father and his young son. Shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, the Berkeley County Rescue Squad was dispatched to the area of Blacks Camp in Cross for a report of a sinking boat. While out on the lake with his young son, the father's small bass boat began taking on water. That's when he called 9-1-1 for help from his cell phone. The rescue squad quickly responded and were assisted by DNR and Cross Rural Fire Department. Thirty minutes into the search, the Berkeley County Rescue Squad located the sinking boat. By this time, the inside of the father and son's boat was about two to three feet deep in water. Squad members picked up the father and son and safely carried them to Blacks Camp. EMS was on hand to make sure the father and son were okay.
We want to say a big THANK YOU to all those who came out and participated in the catfish tournament on April 30th. The weather was perfect! In the 23 years that we've been doing this, this one topped them all. We raised over $16,000--the most ever. The community participation was awesome. We had a huge turnout. Even if you didn't take part in the tournament, it was still fun to watch the weigh ins as well as take part in the raffle prizes. Here are a list of the catfish tournament winners from over the weekend: Below, you'll also find some video highlights from the event. We hope you had fun. We certainly did and look forward to seeing you all again next year. Thanks for making this one a success!
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.-- Berkeley County Rescue Squad Chief Bill Salisbury and Berkeley County Sheriff's Offi ce Sheriff Duane Lewis announced today that a local company has donated and presented a drone for the county’s rescue efforts. Berkeley County-based SKYVIEW AERIAL SOLUTIONS , who donated their equipment and time for the rescue efforts following the summer plane crash of an F-16 and Cessna, presented the drone to Berkeley County Rescue Chief Salisbury and Sheriff Lewis at a special presentation ceremony on Wednesday at the Rescue Squad Building located at 202 Factory Street in Moncks Corner. “The generous donation by Skyview Aerial Solutions will go a very long way to save lives in Berkeley County,” said Salisbury, who also serves as Berkeley County’s Coroner. “Often times, our rescue efforts take us to places that are extremely difficult to navigate to, including thick wooded forests and swamps with many tree stump hazards for o...
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