Our History

Lyndon Rescue began in 1972 when a small group of students at Lyndon State College came together to create a campus-based emergency service. With limited resources, they purchased two vehicles – an old station wagon and a retired mail truck – and converted them into makeshift ambulances. Operating out of the college residence halls, the student volunteers formed what became known as Lyndon State Rescue.

In its early years, the squad was truly grassroots, relying on determination and creativity to meet the needs of the community. Over time, the small volunteer service grew, eventually covering nine towns across 279 square miles and answering nearly 450 calls a year. By the early 1990s, however, the heavy call volume and strain on volunteers pushed the organization to a breaking point.

In 1996, Lyndon State Rescue transitioned into a full-time paid EMS agency, officially reorganizing as Lyndon Rescue Inc. This marked a new chapter: moving from a student-run club to a professional ambulance service with trained staff, modern equipment, and the ability to provide advanced life support.

Today, Lyndon Rescue has grown to a fleet of three ambulances and covers 9 towns across 366 square miles of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. Our crews now respond to more than 1,600 calls each year, continuing the mission that began over 50 years ago – to care for the Kingdom.

From its humble beginnings with a mail truck and a station wagon to becoming a recognized leader in emergency medical services, Lyndon Rescue has always stood for dedication, innovation, and community care.

Information adapted from News7 Newslinc.