LONG HILL FIRST AID SQUAD
IN ANY EMERGENCY CALL 911
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Long Hill First Aid Squad
PO Box 145, Gillette, NJ 07933
Non-Emergency Telephone: 908-647-2181
E-mail:info@longhillfas.us
Captain: Mike Smith
President: Elsie Turqman
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First Aid Squad Building, Valley Road, Gillette
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The township has been served by the volunteers of the Long Hill First Aid Squad since 1993, when the Millington First Aid Squad (founded in 1941) joined with the Township of Passaic (TOP) First Aid Squad (founded in 1974) to coordinate Emergency Medical Services in the Township of Long Hill.
In 2009, the Long Hill First Aid Squad responded to approximately 600 emergency calls and drove over 10,000 miles. In addition, the Squad members presented numerous CPR and first aid courses to scouts, scout leaders, school nurses, and Township residents. The members also provided standby services at many township events.
Today, the squad has three modular ambulances fully stocked for virtually any scenario. The newest modular ambulance was purchased in March 2008, almost entirely with funds donated by community residents and through fund raisers.
During its recent fund drive, the squad finished raising enough money to purchase the newest ambulance. The new ambulance replaces one which had been purchased in 1995. The new ambulance is far more technologically advanced than the other two, and enables our members to more efficiently treat and transport our patients.
Another recent addition to the Squad is a pair of EMS bicycles. These are used to provide first-response emergency service at public events where the use of the ambulance would be awkward or difficult.
The 48 members of the squad are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, often with two crews available per shift. At this time, the squad averages three calls per day and frequently has two ambulances out on the road at the same time. The squad provides mutual aid to Berkeley Heights and Warren on a regular basis and to other surrounding municipalities when needed. During the summer, the squad provides service at all the township special events, the WHRHS football games, and even at OpSail. The First Aid Squad participated in the coordinated response to the September 11, 2001
WTC Disaster.
The squad always needs volunteers, especially in the daytime hours. Duty shifts are normally 5 to 8 hours and are built to meet your schedule. While on duty, you do not need to be at the Squad building. Most members respond from home. The Squad encourages high school and college students to join. Through a state grant, Squad members and their families can now receive a tuition credit of $600/year at county colleges and county vocational schools.
If you have any questions about the squad, or you wish to join, please email us.
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