Friday, January 25, 2013
Veteran volunteer public safety workers take on new leadership roles.
Springfield's First Aid Squad welcomed five new crew chiefs to its roster at the Township Committee meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 22. The five new crew chiefs, Stu Maslow, Richard Raymond, Shira Raymond, Jeremey Salow and Shane Ronan, are all veteran members of the squad with years of experience responding to emergencies and saving lives. Before they sworn in, First Aid Squad Captain Apu Mullick explained that crew chiefs are essentially shift supervisors and extolled the qualifications of each new chief. With them in place, the First Aid Squad has a total of 18 crew chiefs. The crew chief candidates were required to pass oral and written exams testing their knowledge and proficiency. “We went from thirteen to eighteen crew chiefs,” squad …
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Holiday season afforded volunteer emergency responders little opportunity to rest.
The Springfield First Aid Squad has had an extremely busy year so far, having responded to almost 30 emergencies through the middle of the week, including two standbys at major structure fires in Union County. The squad was requested to provide medical stand-bys at major structure fires in Elizabeth on Sunday night and in Linden early Tuesday morning. The squad was also requested at another fire in Hillside on Sunday morning, but was unable to respond due to multiple calls in Springfield. The Springfield First Aid Squad is frequently asked to respond to fires across Union County, and its first-aiders are trained and experienced at providing standbys and assessments for firefighters. In addition to the many hours its crews have spent at …
Monday, October 1, 2012
Two members of family sent to hospital following accident.
A car crashed into a Morris Avenue home, sending two people to the hospital, including a small child. Emergency responders said that some time around 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 1, an elderly driver of a town car lost control of his vehicle. Reportedly swaying the vehicle as he drove the one-way street, the driver—described by neighbors and emergency responders as in his 70s or older—lost control of his vehicle and spun into a single family home set set back from the road. His car was lodged into the home up to the windshield and required firefighters and emergency responders from Springfield and neighboring towns to perform emergency carpentry to extract the vehicle. Neighbors said the man was not injured in the accident. The car slammed …
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Squad seeks award from $5 million in Chase grants.
The following message comes from Springfield First Aid Squad Captain Apu Mullick. --------------------- Chase is once again giving away $5 million in grants. The amount of the grant depends on votes from the public so your help and that of your friends & family is especially helpful. Voting ends in one week! Everyone gets two votes on Facebook to use on two different charities before Sept. 19. If you share a link to a charity by clicking the Like, Tweet, Send or Copy Link button, and a friend uses that link to vote, you earn a bonus vote. Your bonus vote can be used on any charity, even one you’ve previously voted for. In addition, Chase customers get two additional votes to use. You can use those votes by visiting ChaseGiving.com and …
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Incident landed nine people in the hospital, including a firefighter.
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- Adam Bulger
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012
On Saturday, Aug. 18, the Springfield First Aid Squad responded to a hazardous materials incident in Elizabeth where nine people, including emergency responders, were sent to the hospital. EMTs and firefighters responded to a report of someone having seizures. The emergency responders encountered a strange odor in the patient's apartment building and became ill along with several residents of the apartment building. According to media reports, an EMT a fire captain and a pair of children were brought to the hospital following reports of illness, including numbness and vomiting at the scene. The Springfield First Aid Squad responded to the incident. At the scene, the squad triaged four patients, assisted them to a decontamination area, and …
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Library and First Aid Squad will share space.
Springfield officials, volunteers and employees christened the newly completed parking lot adjoining the First Aid Squad and the Library at a brief ceremony on Monday, July 16.
Friday, July 6, 2012
Make your car sparkle and support the squad.
Is your car looking grimy in the summer heat? Are you feeling grateful towards Springfield's volunteer community? You are in luck. The Springfield First Aid Squad holds their annual fundraising car wash this weekend. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 7, FAS members will be washing cars outside of the squad's headquarters on 10 North Trivett Street. Cars are $10 and vans and SUVs are $15. All proceeds go to the First Aid Squad. In the event of rain, the car wash will be held the following day on July 8.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
A note from FAS member Fred Ostry urging the community to enjoy some delicious pancakes and help out a community institution.
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- Fred Ostry
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Sunday, May 20, 2012
What do we want? Pancakes! When do we want them? How about Sunday Morning? Strange way to start an article involving the Springfield Volunteer First Aid Squad, I know. But this morning, ancakes will be the emergency call for the day. From 8:30 until 1 p.m., pancakes with all the fixings will be offered to all who come to the First Aid Squad House located at 10 North Trivett Avenue, that’s in front of town hall. Donations will be accepted (suggested adults $5 children $3). Since you are reading the Springfield Patch, you must have some relationship with the town of Springfield. If you do, the Springfield Volunteer First Aid Squad has helped you or someone you know, in a time of need. So here we are, why are we holding a “Pancake …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Event marks National Emergency Medical Services Week.
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- Fred Ostry
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
A pancake breakfast to recognize and honor the Volunteer First Aid Squad members and kick off National Emergency Medical Services Week, will be held in front of the Springfield First Aid Squad House, 10 North Trivett Avenue, off of Mountain Avenue, in front of the Springfield Town Hall, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 20. “Everyone is welcome to attend the pancake breakfast,” said President Elizabeth J. Fritzen. “All are welcome as we gather to recognize the commitment and hard work of the men and women of the Volunteer First Aid Squad,” said senior member Gloria Simpson. “We are blessed to be able to give back to those who give so much of themselves here in town.” “I agree a meal is always great, but fellowship with people from the …
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
A man suffering from chest pains needed three defibrillator shocks to be brought back to life. The First Aid Squad and Atlantic medics on the scene assisted with the care.
A Springfield man experiencing heart trouble was resuscitated early Monday, April 2 by Springfield firefighters responding to a 911 call. The unidentified Springfield resident had been experiencing chest pains throughout the night and couldn't sleep, so he dialed 911 shortly after 5 a.m. The Springfield Fire Department and a member of the Springfield police department arrived at the residence, and found the patient unresponsive and without a pulse. The SPF crew placed A.E.D. Defibrillation pads on his chest and shocked the man back to life. In addition to the Fire Department, Atlantic Medics and the Springfield First Aid Squad responded to the scene. The First Aid Squad brought the man to Overlook hospital in Summit. On the way to the …
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