Chief Goins Remembered by Squad | Winston–Salem News

Tragedy struck the Thomasville Rescue Squad as Chief Rusty Goins died from injuries in a car crash on I-85 — a collision that unfolded when he swerved to avoid stopped traffic, flipped his vehicle, and tragically, his own crew responded. A pillar of the community for 11 years, including 4 as chief, Goins also served as a volunteer firefighter and Masonic Lodge member, saving countless lives — including a three-year-old boy alongside Assistant Chief Mickey McCarn. His loss has left the squad in stunned silence, grappling with the raw pain of responding to a fallen comrade. A celebration of life is set for Saturday at 11 AM at the station — open to all who wish to honor his legacy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c2db8c3f808e0b04