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Memorial Day Water Drill includes Union Township Mayor

5/26/2015

This Memorial Day, members of the CFARS Marine Team assembled for training at the Round Valley Reservoir with a very special guest, Frank Mazza, Mayor of Union Township! The afternoon training session consisted of training on the water in our 2004 Ribcraft Semi-Rigid Inflatable, as well as our recently rebuilt 1976 Boston Whaler, with varying scenarios out on the water. Members practiced for 3 hours with Safety Pre-Checks, Boat Operations, Campsite Approach, Victim Approach in the water, and Self-Rescue.

CFARS would like to thank Mayor Mazza for taking the time to come shadow our Marine Team during this training exercise and to see a different aspect of our squad operations!

Hunterdon Bicyclist Hit By Tractor-Trailer

5/20/2015

By Christine Lee | Hunterdon County Democrat
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on May 19, 2015 at 10:49 PM, updated May 20, 2015 at 7:03 AM

CLINTON TWP. — A medivac helicopter was called after a man was hit by a tractor trailer while riding his bicycle at the intersection of Routes 629 and 618 this evening, May 19.

The accident occurred around 7:10 p.m. The man was transported from the scene by paramedics from the Clinton Rescue Squad and Hunterdon Medical Center to a landing zone set up by Annandale Hose Company in the parking lot of Farm Credit East on Route 618.

The helicopter from Atlantic Air Ambulance - Air Three, based out of Morristown Medical Center, took off at 8:22 p.m.

Clinton Township Police also responded to the scene and are handling the investigation.

A bicyclist struck by a tractor trailer was medevac'd by Atlantic Air Ambulance - Air Three the evening of May 19, 2015. (Rich Maxwell | for Hunterdon County Democrat)

SUV Crashes Into Tree in Tewksbury

5/20/2015

A Ford Expedition was apparently traveling east when it went off Sutton Road in Tewksbury the morning of May 20, 2015, and hit a tree. (Rich Maxwell | for Hunterdon County Democrat)

By Hunterdon County Democrat
on May 20, 2015 at 11:50 AM, updated May 20, 2015 at 11:52 AM

TEWKSBURY — An SUV crashed into a tree in Tewksbury Township this morning.

A call was dispatched at 10:11 a.m. for a crash with the driver possibly trapped. A Ford Expedition was apparently traveling east on Sutton Road when it left the road, crashing into a tree on the opposite side.

Police arrived and reportedly found that the driver wasn't trapped, but may be having a medical issue. The driver was transported to Morristown Medical Center by Clinton Rescue Squad and paramedics.

Responding to the accident were the Tewksbury Township Police, Clinton Rescue Squad, and paramedics from Hunterdon Medical Center. Fire departments and heavy rescue vehicles were canceled while en route.

Tewksbury police are handling the investigation.

#EMSStrong Drill & Social Celebrates Our Members, Students and Community

5/19/2015

This evening, 8 EMT Students who are in their last week of a semester long initial training, were joined by 22 CFARS members, 14 Boy Scouts and 3 CERT members, for a simulated exercise & social event. The EMT Students, who are part of the Winter 2015 NJ EMT Program, - the first one ever run at the Clinton EMS Training Center (www.cfarstc.org) - got to put their learned skills to practice tonight in a simulated incident, with 20 victims of a friendly gathering turned violent.

At just after 7:00 pm, the radio call came for multiple victims of a possible gang violence at a picnic, with multiple "gun shots and stabbings" at the Bank of America on Old Highway. Of course, this was only a drill.

Christie Administration Recognizes and Thanks New Jersey's Emergency Medical Services Professionals

5/19/2015

Marking National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week (May 17-23), New Jersey Health Commissioner Mary O'Dowd thanked the nearly 30,000 EMS professionals throughout New Jersey for their commitment and dedication to service.

"New Jersey's EMS professionals put their lives on the line every day to respond to more than one million calls and are available 24 hours a day," said Commissioner O'Dowd. "The work they do daily, as well as during extreme weather events like hurricanes, floods and snow storms, saves lives. It is fitting that we recognize and honor their valiant and distinguished service during National Emergency Medical Services Week."

Governor Chris Christie issued a proclamation expressing his appreciation to New Jersey's EMS professionals for the services they provide to protect the health and save the lives of state residents.

This year marks the 41st year that the American College of Emergency Physicians is sponsoring National EMS Week in an effort to raise public awareness of the critical role emergency medical responders play around the country. The nationwide theme of the week is "EMS Strong."

The "EMS Strong" campaign is being launched to drive awareness, interest and excitement about the profession.

Town Of Clinton Issues Proclamation for National EMS Week

5/17/2015

PROCLAMATION - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK issued by the Town of Clinton in honor of volunteers and career members of the Clinton First Aid & Rescue Squad, who serve the community. #EMSStrong

l to r: Councilman Bob Smith, town liaison to CFARS; Chief Frank Setnicky; Town of Clinton Mayor Kovach, present a Proclamation in honor of Emergency Medical Services week to the Clinton Rescue Squad members.

PROCLAMATION
EMERGENCY SERVICES WEEK

WHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital public service; and

WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and

WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and

WHEREAS, the emergency medical services system consists of first responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators, administrators, emergency nurses, emergency physicians, and others; and

WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical service teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesavings skills; and

WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and accomplishments of emergency medical services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Town of Clinton, in recognition of this event do hereby proclaim the week of May 17 through the 23rd, 2015, as

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK

and with the them, EMS Strong, I encourage the community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities.

Signed, /s/ Mayor Janice Kovach
Town of Clinton

Congrats Nate Herrington. Third Generation Sailor

5/15/2015

Congratulations to member Nate Herrington, who today graduated from the US Navy Basic Training, in a ceremony held at Naval Station Great Lakes, outside of Chicago. Nate is a 3rd generation Sailor, and his unit received a Hall of Fame award for performance during training. He will soon be off to "A" School, then FMF school before heading off to serve with the Marines as a Corpsman. Way to go Nate!

Former Per-Diem Career & Rescue Company Member Appointed to National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council

5/13/2015

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today appointed 25 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) executives and practitioners, physicians, researchers, and patient advocates to serve on the National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council(NEMSAC), which is authorized by Congress to advise the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Interagency Committee on EMS (FICEMS).

Steven Pawlak is a prior per-diem Career Member, as well as part our volunteer Rescue Company that participated in local and national Rescue Competitions with our agency. Mr. Pawlak is the manager of emergency readiness for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Office of Emergency Management and has been involved with EMS since 1986, working in both New Brunswick and Newark, N.J. He has also served as a uniformed officer with the Federal Bureau of Investigation assigned to the New York Field Office as a hazardous materials team operator, an independent duty paramedic, and a member of the Rapid Deployment Team.

Congratulations from CFARS to Steven on his appointment. Read the full article below.

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