Category: Water Rescue

Six Rescue Volunteers Complete Ice Rescue Training

2/2/2019

On Friday and Saturday, 6 members of the CFARS Water Rescue team completed the Ice Rescue Awareness/Operations Class with the Hunterdon County Emergency Services Training Center (HCESTC). This class focuses on varying techniques of safety, survival, and rescue skills in an Ice Rescue scenario. While part of the class is in the classroom, much of it is on the ice in practical scenarios. All 6 members successfully completed the class, allowing them to respond and act during an actual emergency. Great Job to all!

Rescue Company Volunteers (L to R) FF/EMT Ryan Clancy, Rescue Operator Joe Camisa, FF/EMT Jonathan Shutts, FF/EMT/Engineer GregSchwartz, EMT Connor Duda and FF/RN James Regan

Water Rescue Team Keeps Proficient During Off Season

1/25/2019

10 members from the CFARS Water Rescue Team assembled for an indoor training session. Skills covered included equipment review, identifying hazards, victim approach, rescue techniques, hand and whistle signals, pattern searches, and tethered rescue. We would like to send a special shout out and thank you to the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center in Clinton for the use of their indoor pool for this drill, as well as more to come during our winter training sessions!

Would you be interested in joining our team of Rescuers? Please visit https://www.clintonems.org/membership-info.html for more information on volunteer opportunites

Hunterdon County 200 Club Awards 6 CFARS Members for Merit

5/7/2018

Left to right are Chief Frank Setnicky, Rescue Captain Chris Miller, Lieutenant Paul Smith, EMT/Rescue Tech Benjamin Hagan, and EMS Deputy Chief H. Bucky Buchanan at the 200 Club of Hunterdon County annual Valor and Merit Awards Banquet in Clinton, NJ on May 2, 2018.

Clinton, NJ (May 2, 2018) – The 200 Club of Hunterdon County held its annual Valor and Merit Awards Banquet on Wednesday evening at the Clinton Holiday Inn. Every year they recognize Hunterdon County’s First Responders who go above and beyond the call of duty while performing extraordinary service and/or risking their lives to save others. Included in this group are the Police Officers, State Troopers, Volunteer Firefighters, First Aid Squad Members, Sheriff's Officers, Prosecutor's Office personnel, and Citizens of Hunterdon County.

The 200 Club handed out 32 awards at the banquet for events that occurred in 2017 to members of the following organizations: Clinton First Aid and Rescue Squad, Clinton Police Department, Pattenburg Rescue Squad, Clinton Township Police Department, New Jersey State Police, in addition to recognize the service of retired Chief of Police Sebastian Donaruma of Readington Township and retired Chief of Police Thomas Holmes from Tewksbury Township.

Six members of the Clinton First Aid and Rescue Squad received Meritorious Service Awards for two different events in 2017.

Clinton Rescue Squad Saves Rubber Ducky

7/16/2017

Clinton Rescue Squad members "rescue" the Annual Clinton Sunrise Rotary Rubber Ducky Race's mascot, the 28th Race was held on the South Branch of the Raritan River in downtown Clinton on July 16, 2017.

Clinton (Hunterdon County) NJ – July 16, 2017 – The Clinton First Aid and Rescue Squad preformed a water rescue today, saving the town's Rubber Duck.

Actually, it wasn’t really a rescue, but they utilized similar techniques. Rescue Squad members help out with the Clinton Rubber Ducky Race every year.

On Sunday, the 28th Annual Clinton Sunrise Rotary Rubber Ducky Race was held on the South Branch of the Raritan River in downtown Clinton. People could sponsor a duck in the race for $10 and a chance to win one of several prizes

Hundreds of yellow rubber ducks were released by squad members, the duck then went over the falls and raced in the river to the finish line with a large crowd cheering them on.

Proceeds from this annual event supports the American Cancer Society and the Cancer Support Community of Central NJ.

Prizes ranged from a Walt Disney World Trip, to a Travel Voucher from Clark Travel, and to several gift certificates.

After the race was over, the rescue squad retrieved the race’s mascot, who was floating in the middle of the river overseeing the race activities.

Source: http://www.1rbn.com/webpages/news/DisplayNews.aspx?PT=state&state=NJ&ID=872f588c-609e-4fc3-9374-14fbaf6a5be9

By RICHARD MAXWELL Correspondent
1st Responder NetworkStory Number 072617104
Disclaimer: This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the
1st Responder newsroom.

Hay, All We Need Now Is Some Water!

7/11/2017

Clinton (Hunterdon County) NJ - July 2017 - Clinton First Aid and Rescue Squad's (rescue 45) fleet of emergency vehicles includes three rescue watercrafts. Two of the photos show Special Services 45-5 pulling Marine 455-2 in Lebanon Boro's 4th of July Parade this year. the others show the boat in action during a water search on the Round Valley Reservoir.

Marine 455-2 is a 2004 Ribcraft semi-rigged inflatable rescue boat. It is outfitted with a 115 HP Honda 4 stroke out board motor, GPS, depth finder & VHF radio. 455-2 is the primary response boat of the three the squad has in its fleet.

By RICHARD MAXWELL Correspondent
1st Responder NetworkStory Number 071117100
Disclaimer: This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the
1st Responder newsroom.
Posted on 7/11/2017

Source: http://www.1rbn.com/webpages/news/displaynews.aspx?PT=&cat=Emergency%20Watercraft&ID=4152bf53-1996-4d7f-8440-325bfd6199f3

Marine Unit Receives Final Touches on Rebuild

8/19/2015

The final touches have finally arrived for Marine 455-1, our Boston Whaler Rescue Boat that resides at Round Valley Reservoir. The last steps for this boat were the new graphics, which were put on late last week. With the new graphics came a special one commemorating the hard work and efforts of our Water Rescue Leader, Chip Milcarek. Chip has been instrumental in the rebuild of this boat, which ultimately would not have happened without him. CFARS is very grateful to have Chip as part of our team with his wealth of knowledge and tireless efforts. Thank you Chip, for your dedication to making "Chip's Ship" the best it's ever been.

Squad Supports Rubber Ducky Races

7/15/2015

Photo Credit: Rick Epstein, NJ.com

The 26th Annual Clinton Sunrise Rotary Rubber Ducky Race was held on Sunday, 7/12 at 2pm in downtown Clinton on the South Branch of the Raritan River. Proceeds from this fun family event support the American Cancer Society and the Cancer Support Community – Central NJ. The Squad once again supplied support of the "Launching" of the Ducks in the race, as well as provided safety crews around the river during the event. A great day and good time by all in attendance.

Members of the CFARS Water Rescue Team preparing for the river stand-by

We also had our BLS Ambulance crew on hand to cover the growing crowd on hand, to route on their own ducks.

BuSy Day For Crews At Round Valley

6/21/2015

Round Valley Reservoir kept our water rescue team busy today. Earlier in the day a report of a boater in distress, taking on water found two canoeists whose canoe was partially submerged and they were treading water for about an hour. Both were rescued and brought to shore, being treated by our BLS crew.

The second call was for an inflatable boat in distress by the campers launch. After an hour long search of the water, this call was deemed unfounded and crews became available.

We would like to remind all boaters to have and/or wear appropriate life vests or have approved flotation devices whenever you are out on the water.

Marine 455-2 launched under a full rainbow over Round Valley Reservoir

EMT Ryan Connors, who is home from the U.S. Air Force Academy for summer break, had the opportunity to ride with his younger brother Chris Connors, one of our newest members

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!

Boater Assist at Round Valley

11/3/2014

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This afternoon CFARS' Water team was dispatched at the request of the NJ State Park Police to assist a stranded boater on Round Valley. Marine455-2 responded and assisted the 2 parties back to the ramp without incident.