In Memoriam
Randy Collins (443)
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EOW: 08/30/2018. Joining in January of 1992, Randy served on the rescue squad as an EMT-Basic, holding leadership positions including Sergeant and Lieutenant prior to holding the office of Chief from 1995-1998 and again from 1999-2018. In addition to being an EMT-Basic, Randy was a North Carolina EMT Examiner, North Carolina Emergency Rescue Technician, and Emergency Vehicle Driver Instructor. Randy was heavily involved in the State Medical Assistance Team (SMAT), Trauma Regional Advisory Committee, and Ambulance Strike Team (AST). Randy was also employed by Watauga Medics Inc. Prior to serving in Watauga County, Randy was an active member of the emergency services community in Stokes County, NC. Randy touched many lives as a leader, mentor, teacher, and friend.
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Travis Gryder (450)
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EOW: 05/11/2015. Joining in October of 2013, Travis served the rescue squad as a North Carolina certified Paramedic and North Carolina Emergency Rescue Technician, with specialties in vehicle rescue and agricultural rescue. Travis served in the position of Sergeant from 2014-2015. Travis also served on Blowing Rock Fire and Rescue, holding certifications as a North Carolina Firefighter I & II and as a Wildland Firefighter. Travis was known on the rescue squad for his bubbly personality, constant pranks, and contagious laughter. Travis served with passion and is missed dearly.
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