South Orange Rescue Squad

“Semper Aptus Muneris” - Always Prepared to Serve

South Orange Rescue Squad (SORS) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Orange County, NC, serving the community since 1971.

SORS by the Numbers

21,880+

Volunteer Hours (2023)

1,600+

Calls for Service (2023)

125+

Volunteers

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Our Divisions

Get Involved

  • Take a Class

    Learn CPR, First-Aid, and other life-saving skills in one of our free community classes!

    Sign Up

  • Volunteer

    Interested in joining our all-volunteer squad? We are always welcoming new members!

    Apply

  • Donate

    We can’t do the work we do without your generous support. Donate today!

    Donate

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Are you ready? ❄️Snow and ice🧊can cause power outages and unsafe driving conditions, among other hazards. We’ve got some tips to help you stay safe during the wintry weather at loom.ly/Ux23egM! ☃️
♥️ Spread the love this Valentine's Day! ♥️ Learn CPR or renew your certification with us! ♥️
We're so excited to see y'all at our home game today at Gate C at the Smith Center!
DYK what it takes to operate an all-volunteer rescue squad? ⛑️ 🚑 Get the details from Board chairman Fred Stipe in the latest South Orange Dispatch on Chapelboro.com. 🔗 in bio. #ems #cpr #technicalrescue #ocnc
Stay off the roads if you can — but if you must drive, follow these tips. ❄️🚙🛻 get more winter safety advice at the South Orange Dispatch link in our bio. 📸: SORS volunteer Sri Manivasagam #winterdriving
Our EMS volunteers are on duty and ready to respond. Stay safe! ❄️🚑🧡 Learn more about our squad at SORS.us. 📸: SORS volunteer Sri Manivasagam. #ems #ocnc
We take a break from our regular winter programming to say we were honored to take part in the game ball recognition at UNC’s First Responders Game on January 7th, and are proud to support the Heels every game! 💙🏀 #goheels
🌟 Today we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and reflect on the profound impact of a visionary leader who championed justice, equality and love. Let's carry his dream forward! ✊🏽❤️ #MLKDay
We enjoyed the snow earlier this week, did you? While there were a few accidents here and there, Orange County fared pretty well this past weekend. Keep up the great work being #prepared and staying safe when the roads get slick!
🛁 January is National Bath Safety Month and we've got a few tips to reduce your likelihood of injury. If you do get hurt - in the bathroom or anywhere else - call 911 for help. We’re here for you! sors.us #homesafety #EMS
Our volunteers share the tips you need to stay safe during the❄️winter weather ❄️. Get the details at loom.ly/Ux23egM! ☃️
Happy FDOC, Tar Heels! Have a terrific spring semester! Did you know a lot of our volunteers are current students? If you're looking for a service opportunity or considering a career in healthcare or public safety, check us out at sors.us/join-us or