Tag: EMS
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Fundraising effort in effect for those displaced by fire in Keasbey
WOODBRIDGE — A fundraising effort to secure donations to assist the more than 30 residents of the Hillside Garden Apartments left homeless after a fire swept through the Sunny View Oval apartment building in the Keasbey section of the township has been established, according to Mayor John E. McCormac. The post-fire investigation identified four children…
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Burlington County officials plan to aid first responders with digital mapping service
Burlington County officials plan to enhance first responders effectiveness in critical emergencies. Freeholder Director Kate Gibbs announced on Nov. 2 that the county is supporting a new digital mapping service for schools and other community organizations in the county. The service is intended to help police, fire, and EMS personnel to not only quicken their…
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EMS volunteers put others before themselves
The theme of this year’s EMS Week, from May 21-27, “Always in service,” perfectly describes New Jersey’s volunteer EMTs. No matter the emergency, weather, time of day or night, they are out there giving freely of their time and effort. They continually train to improve their skills, volunteer in community events and provide emotional support to…
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Firefighters and family save pets from house fire
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A two-alarm fire on Feb. 19 heavily damaged a Monmouth Junction home, but firefighters and the family were able to save all of the pets in the residence. At 4:15 p.m., the husband and wife reported smelling smoke in their living room, according to information provided by the South Brunswick Police Department (SBPD).…
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Spotswood Council, residents discuss EMS ballot question
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD – The Borough Council continued discussions of a potential draft of a question to appear on the ballot in November regarding emergency medical services (EMS). The question, as presented at a meeting on June 20, asked: Shall the mayor and council of the Borough of Spotswood be authorized to budget…