St. Louis County Rescue Squad Honored with Prestigious Award

The St. Louis County Rescue Squad was honored with a prestigious award by the U.S. Forest Service on Tuesday. 

The Forest Service presented the Rescue Squad with the Enduring Service Award, calling out in particular Lieutenant Kurt Erickson, who leads Rescue Squad Operations in the northern part of the county. 

“We have top notch rescuers that serve our visitors,” said District Ranger Gus Smith,”They have top notch equipment and skills and perform their mission safely and effectively. Kurt has been an outstanding leader, partner with the Forest Service, and a wilderness conscious leader.”

Erickson was humble in accepting the award, saying it was the entire team who deserved it. 

“We go out and do good work in an extreme environment,” said Erickson.

The Enduring Service Award has only been given out twice in the last five years.