The Crewettes were founded in May, 1957 as the women’s auxiliary of the Kingsport Lifesaving Crew.  The founding members were wives of the Crew members who volunteered to supply and serve food to rescue workers on extended search operations and other rescue operations.  Today, anyone can become a member of the Kingsport Crewettes.

As with the Crew being one of the founding members of the Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads, the Crewettes were one of the founding members of WATARS, an organization that consists of Crewette organizations from all across the state.  Several members of the Kingsport Crewettes have held regional and state-wide offices in WATARS over the years to support that organization’s mission of supporting expanded emergency service call outs.

Members of the Crewettes have varying levels of first aid training from CPR to EMT and frequently assist the Crew members on first aid standbys. Additionally, the Crewettes take an active role in community service by participating in projects, making donations and volunteering with such agencies as the Salvation Army, homeless shelters, women’s shelters, community food kitchens, Ronald McDonald house, and aiding needy families in the community.

For more information, contact Judy Smith.