Emergency FOR IMMEDIATE EMERGENCIES DIAL 911
CH PD Dispatch: (205) 924-4411 Non-Emergency Phone: 205-530-1956
Serving Carbon Hill & Walker County, AL

Carbon Hill Volunteer
Rescue Squad

An official 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public safety and emergency medical services organization providing 24/7 rescue, emergency response, and community assistance.

501(c)(3) Verification Info

Legal Name:
Carbon Hill Vol. Rescue Squad
Tax Status:
501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt
EIN / Tax ID:
63-1130522
Physical Address:
715 2nd Ave NE
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
Mailing Address:
PO Box 677
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
CH PD Dispatch:
(205) 924-4411
Non-Emergency Phone:
205-530-1956
Official Email:
chrescue@charter.net
Public Safety Profile

Our Mission & Purpose

The Carbon Hill Volunteer Rescue Squad is an officially recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public safety and emergency medical services organization.

Organized under IRS EIN 63-1130522, our primary purpose is to deliver pre-hospital emergency care, vehicle extrication, search and rescue services, and disaster assistance to Carbon Hill and rural communities throughout Walker County, Alabama.

Our team consists of dedicated volunteer first responders, medical personnel, and rescue technicians who serve on call 24 hours a day to safeguard life and property.

Core Objectives

  • Life-Saving Emergency Care: Provide first-response emergency medical triage and aid.
  • Rescue & Extrication: Rapid response for motor vehicle crashes and technical rescue scenarios.
  • Search & Rescue: Locate missing persons across rural terrain in coordination with law enforcement.
  • Disaster Relief: Assist civic authorities during severe storm events and localized emergencies.
Services Overview

Services Provided to the Community

Emergency Medical Response

First-responder emergency assistance stabilizing patients prior to transportation by county EMS.

Vehicle Extrication

Heavy extrication gear to rescue trapped individuals involved in motor vehicle collisions.

Search & Rescue

Ground search and rescue operations for lost or vulnerable individuals in rural sectors.

Governance & Roster

Leadership Roster & Governance

Squad Officers Executive Roster

Squad Captain / President James A. Sims (Andy)
First Lieutenant / First V.P. Phillip Howard
Second Lieutenant / Second V.P. Lawrence Smith, Jr. (Buddy)
Secretary & Treasurer Cindy Sims

Governance Structure

The organization is governed by a member elected Board of Directors responsible for oversight and fiscal governance:

Board Member: Rodney Darnell
Board Member: Jesse Grove
Board Member: Ashley Grove
Join Our Squad

Volunteer Interest Application

Station Contact

Station & Contact Information

Physical Address

715 2nd Ave NE
Carbon Hill, AL 35549

Mailing Address

PO Box 677
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
chrescue@charter.net

Phones & Email

Emergency: DIAL 911
CH PD Dispatch: (205) 924-4411
Non-Emergency Phone: 205-530-1956
Email: chrescue@charter.net