Union Rescue Squad in Willard, North Carolina, has been a cornerstone of emergency medical services in Pender County since its founding in 1981. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, it operates with a mission centered on providing emergency medical care, rescue services, and community safety education. Union Rescue Squad operates at an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Level rescue squad 24/7/365.

Union Rescue Squad responds primarily to the Willard, Watha and Wallace area of Pender County with a mutual aid agreement with Pender EMS & Fire.