​With the unfortunate recent events that occurred in Orlando Florida, it reminds the members of CFARS with what we may, at some point, be called into help with a very tragic event, with injuries that need immediate attention.
 
On Wednesday evening, July 6, 2016, after more than 3 years of planning, CFARS hosted the initial roll-out training for the new Hunterdon County "Rescue Task Force" (RTF) response to an active shooter incident training.  The RTF program, which has been slowly been coming into New Jersey from other parts of the Country, was organized as part of the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office Special Operations Unit.  It teaches first responders, from Police, Fire and EMS, how to work together to help minimize deaths after an event like we recently saw.  ​

It is with great sorrow that the CFARS family announces the passing of Life Member Steven Cadmus.  Both Steven and his brother Tom, were active members with the Squad.  Calling and funeral arrangements are below.  We extend our hearts to his entire family during this time.  

Steven W. Cadmus, age 37, of Florence, NJ passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016

He was born on May 10, 1979 in Altus, OK.  He was the son of Peter W. and Sharon Cadmus of Clinton, NJ. 

He was a graduate of North Hunterdon High School, class of 1997. 

Steven served as a Sergeant with the US Army from 1999 to 2002.  He was involved with Operation Iraqi Freedom and was the recipient of various medals, ribbons and badges including the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. 

Currently, Steven worked as the Production Lead for the AW139 helicopter for Leonardo, formerly Agusta Westland at Northeast Philadelphia Airport. 

Steven was an avid University of Tennessee Volunteers Fan.  He loved camping, riding his motorcycle and spending time with his children.  He was a former member of the Clinton First Aid & Rescue Squad in Clinton, NJ.  Steven always put everyone else first and was a true caretaker. 

Survivors in addition to his loving parents include his fiancée, Kelly Gaskill of Florence, NJ and his three daughters,  Aspen Cadmus of Sinking Spring, PA, Madison Cadmus of Sinking Spring, PA and Parker Cadmus of Florence, NJ, one brother, Thomas Cadmus of Easton, PA, uncles and aunts, Paul Cadmus and his wife Maryanne of Hauppauge, NY and David Cadmus and his wife Linda of East Meadow, NY and several cousins. 

Predeceased by his paternal grandparents, George and Alberta Cadmus and his maternal grandparents, Elmer and Jean Vann. 
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Calling hours will be Monday, July 25, 2016 from 7-9pm.  Funeral Service will be Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 11am.  All at Scarponi-Bright Funeral Home, 26 Main Street, Lebanon, NJ.  Interment with military honors will be following at Evergreen Cemetery in Clinton, NJ. 

Memorials can be made to the Clinton First Aid & Rescue Squad, PO Box 5265, Clinton, NJ 08809.