Lakes Area Rescue provides emergency medical services (EMS) to Crow Wing County, Cass County and parts of Brainerd. We’re a Medical Response Unit (MRU), registered with the Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board of Minnesota (EMSRB). When someone dials 911 in an emergency, our members are dispatched through the Crow Wing County and Cass County Sheriff's office. Once on scene we provide a wide range of services to support the patient(s) until they can be transported.

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Our team is a diverse group of professionals, including nurses, paramedics, EMTs (emergency medical technicians), EMRs (emergency medical responders), and firefighters. Many of our members also serve in nearby fire departments and other EMS agencies. Last year alone, we answered over 380 calls for service, providing essential emergency services to a community of around 6,500 people, covering 2,400 homes, numerous businesses, resorts, and over 90 miles of public roads.

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Lakes Area Rescue is operated by 100% VOLUNTEERS and funded by 100% DONATIONS from the generosity of our community. We receive no budgetary funds from state or local government, we exist only due to our strong community support.  Lakes Area Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit.

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