Haywood Rescue

03/19/2026

Please see the following information release regarding the ambulance incident on US 70 on 3/18/26.
We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to P.G. Fire & Rescue, McDowell County EMS, NCSHP, and HCA-Mission for all of their assistance and support today.

10/08/2025

Our crew and auxiliary had an exciting time during National Night Out! Thank you to everyone who came out to see us!

10/07/2025

Come see us tonight from 5pm-8pm! We have a lot of prizes, goodie bags, and more!

Don't forget to come join us at Sorrells Park tomorrow from 5pm-8pm. Bounce houses, BBQ, much more. Come hang out with all the Emergency services.

07/28/2025

WE’RE HIRING!!!

10/07/2024

Statement from the Chief: Beginning in the morning hours of September 27th the Haywood County Rescue Squad deployed our water rescue team to assist with rescues and evacuation of the residents in the eastern portion of Haywood County. Six people were rescued by our technicians in Canton and Bethel. We also assisted the members of North Canton Fire Department, Center Pigeon Fire & Rescue, Canton Fire Department, and Canton Police Department in evacuating many others from flooded areas.

Once the water level receded and rescue efforts were no longer needed our members transitioned their focus to providing additional EMS units to assist Haywood County Emergency Services. I would like to express my appreciation to those who have messaged, called, and offered assistance to us over the last several days. Unfortunately the failure of communication lines prevented us from recieving your offers until days after the initial operations were completed.

Words cannot express how proud I am of our members that committed countless hours and have worked for days without rest to serve the citizens of Haywood County in their time of need.

Unfortunately due to the manpower required to successfully complete our missions, we were unable to dedicate a photographer to document our involvement in this historical event. If you were in the area during our operations and happened to snap any pictures or videos of our people at work please share them with us. Thank you all again for your support.

Respectfully
Jared Pless- Chief

**EDIT** Thank you all for the photos.

09/30/2024

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09/27/2024

A flash flood warning has been issued to Haywood County. A shelter has been put in place at 235 Armory Drive in Clyde. Please seek shelter if you are in an area that typically floods.
Everyone stay dry and safe during this storm. 

08/07/2024

Members of Haywood Rescue were able to participate in National Night Out tonight. Thank you everyone for stopping by to see our trucks and members. Thank you Canton Police Department for inviting us to be there. We are excited for next year!

07/31/2024

The members of Haywood County Rescue Squad offer our most sincere condolences to the family of Retired EMS Supervisor Ben Clawson, along with the members of Sylva Fire Department and Haywood County Emergency Services. Ben was an outstanding servant to the people of Haywood and Jackson Counties. He demonstrated the highest qualities of EMS care and set the example for leadership to all who worked alongside him. Many of us would not be who we are today without his wisdom. Thank you Ben, for showing the world the kind of providers and the kind of humans we should all strive to be.

Until we meet again brother.

07/18/2024

We are looking for dedicated volunteers to help rebuild the organization into a functional resource within Haywood county. We are focused primarily on recruiting currently certified EMS providers, and Technical Rescuers who can help mentor, and train members with little to no prior field experience. New applicants will NOT be rejected based on lack of credentials.

Applications can be obtained at 205 Branner Ave. Waynesville, NC 28786.