Talladega Rescue Squad Dissolves

The Talladega Rescue Squad has chosen to dissolve amid a possible criminal matter, announcing plans to start disposing of the organization’s assets.

In a presentation to the Talladega City Council on Monday evening, a squad spokesman cited a declining number of volunteers and internal politics as the primary drivers of dissolution.

As for the squad’s equipment, at least one vehicle will be donated to a local nonprofit, and three boats will be donated to the Talladega and Lincoln Fire departments and the Renfroe Volunteer Fire Department.

The remaining vehicles and equipment will be offered for sale.

The squad’s appropriation from the city of Talladega’s general fund will be returned to the city, and the tobacco tax money the squad received from the county will go back to the county.

Proceeds from the sales of the leftover equipment and the squad’s certificate of deposit, will be combined and donated to worthy local charities.