The Kingsport Lifesaving Crew has been responding to the community’s expanding rescue needs since 1948. Today we are one of the state’s premiere rescue agencies with capabilities second to none. The Kingsport Lifesaving Crew is an integral part of the overall emergency response team that serves the greater Kingsport area. Each year we answer over 3500 calls with trained rescue and medical personnel who VOLUNTEER their time to serve this need. (more)

A common misconception about emergency services is that they are paid. However, this is false; many emergency services in Sullivan County are run by volunteers. These are people who simply want to give something back to their community, regardless of compensation.

73% of the nation's
emergency services are run
by volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering,
we'd like to hear from you.
Click here to learn (more).