The Sangamon County Office of Emergency Management Rescue Squad was founded in 1958 and falls under the oversight of the Director of the Sangamon County Office of Emergency Management in accordance with County Code Title 2 Chapter 56 (2.56) and is an all-volunteer squad comprised of men and women from every walk of life.
The OEM Rescue Squad is on call twenty four hours a day, year round and stands ready to serve as additional support to all first responder agencies in the County while providing assistance to the citizens of Sangamon County.
The Sangamon County OEM Rescue Squad is trained in Heavy Duty Rescue, Search and Rescue w/Canine and Dive capabilities. They meet and train at their headquarters located at 2801 N. Fifth Street in Springfield.
If you are interested in serving the citizens of Sangamon County as a member of the Sangamon County OEM Rescue Squad, Contact the Sangamon County Office of Emergency Management at (217) 747-5101/5102.
FIND OUR OFFICE
Building Location: 2801 N. 5th Street, Springfield, IL
Mailing Address: 2801 N. 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62702
Our Mission
Preservation of Life and Property Through Professionalism.
Our Motto
"Essayons" French word meaning "Let Us Try"