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Rutherford First Aid Squad Captain Arnie Listhaus has reported that the Squad responded to 83 calls for assistance during the month of April 2008, traveling over 781 miles. Of the 83 calls for assistance, 58 calls were classified as medical emergencies, 14 calls were for trauma and 7 calls were for motor vehicle accidents. The Squad visited 5 different hospitals, with Hackensack University Medical Center leading with 33 visits, followed by 25 visits to St. Mary’s in Passaic. The Squad treated 58 residents, 20 nonresidents and responded to 4 mutual aid calls. The Squad requested the services of the Paramedics on 34 occasions.

Rutherford First Aid Squad Captain Arnie Listhaus has reported that the Squad responded to 87 calls for assistance during the month of March 2008, traveling over 986 miles. Of the 87 calls for assistance, 62 calls were classified as medical emergencies, 16 calls were for trauma and 6 calls were for motor vehicle accidents. The Squad visited 7 different hospitals, with Hackensack University Medical Center leading with 38 visits, followed by 26 visits to St. Mary’s in Passaic. The Squad treated 65 residents, 21 nonresidents and responded to 6 mutual aid calls. The Squad requested the services of the Paramedics on 48 occasions.

Rutherford First Aid Squad Captain Arnie Listhaus has reported that the Squad responded to 99 calls for assistance during the month of February 2008, traveling over 1,146 miles. Of the 99 calls for assistance, 74 calls were classified as medical emergencies, 16 calls were for trauma and 9 calls were for motor vehicle accidents. The Squad visited 7 different hospitals, with Hackensack University Medical Center leading with 50 visits, followed by 15 visits to St. Mary’s in Passaic. The Squad treated 73 residents, 19 nonresidents and responded to 7 mutual aid calls. The Squad requested the services of the Paramedics on 48 occasions.

Rutherford First Aid Squad Captain Arnie Listhaus has reported that the Squad responded to 99 calls for assistance during the month of January 2008, traveling over 1,068 miles. Of the 99 calls for assistance, 67 calls were classified as medical emergencies, 16 calls were for trauma and 13 calls were for motor vehicle accidents. Three calls were classified as other. The Squad visited 6 different hospitals, with Hackensack University Medical Center leading with 46 visits, followed by 20 visits to St. Mary’s in Passaic. The Squad treated 69 residents, 26 nonresidents and responded to 4 mutual aid calls. The Squad requested the services of the Paramedics on 50 occasions.

The Rutherford First Aid-Ambulance Corps, a New Jersey not-for-profit corporation, mailed its 2008 annual fund drive appeal to Rutherford residents and businesses during the second week of January. The Rutherford Ambulance Corps has served the residents and visitors of Rutherford for the last fifty-nine years with around-the-clock emergency medical ambulance services. During 2007, the Rutherford Ambulance Corps responded to over 1,245 calls for assistance - an average of just under three and one-half calls every day. Each year, the members of the community have shown their thanks by supporting the extraordinary efforts of the Corps with their generous donations.

The Rutherford Ambulance Corps relies on public donations to fund its operating budget. In the past, the community's generous financial support has helped the organization maintain the highest medical standards. The Corps' equipment, supplies, ambulances and other necessary materials are all purchased with contributions. In addition, the Rutherford Ambulance Corps does not charge the patients it serves, regardless of whether they are Rutherford residents or out-of-towners who require emergency medical ambulance service while visiting or passing through the borough. The financial costs of operating this service for the community are significant. In 2007, only 17.6% of the 7,945 residents and 7% of the 844 businesses solicited responded to our request for financial support. Based on our 2007 call volume, our operating expense for each ambulance call answered was $134.00.

The Rutherford Ambulance Corps is a volunteer organization with over 35 members certified by the State as Emergency Medical Technicians and provide hands-on emergency ambulance service.

In addition to staffing the ambulances, the volunteer members of the Rutherford Ambulance Corps must contribute additional time in order to stay current with the extensive training required to qualify as Emergency Medical Technicians under State requirements. They operate three fully equipped emergency ambulances, with one new ambulance purchased every four years to assure reliability.

The Rutherford Ambulance Corps welcomes new volunteers to help provide emergency medical services for the people injured each year in automobile accidents and other accidents, and for the various medical problems which occur in Rutherford's many business/office complexes and homes. Free training is available to those age 16 or older and is provided at various locations in Bergen County. Interested parties can call the 24-hour hot line for recruiting at 201-460-3000 X 3181.

If you did not receive a fund drive letter and would like to make a tax-deductible donation you may mail your donation to the Rutherford Ambulance Corps at P.O. Box 217, Rutherford, NJ 07070.

Rutherford First Aid Squad Captain Arnie Listhaus has reported that the Squad responded to 1,245 calls for assistance during the calendar year 2007 traveling over 13,563 miles. Of the 1,245 calls for assistance, 770 calls were classified as medical emergencies, 253 calls were for trauma and 127 calls were for motor vehicle accidents. Ninety-five calls were classified as other. The Squad visited 13 different hospitals, with Hackensack University Medical Center leading with 556 visits, followed by 234 visits to St. Mary’s in Passaic. The Squad treated 817 residents, 367 nonresidents and responded to 89 mutual aid calls in adjacent communities. The Squad requested the services of the Paramedics on 559 occasions.

Rutherford First Aid Squad Captain Arnie Listhaus has reported that the Squad responded to 107 calls for assistance during the month of December 2007, traveling over 1,073 miles. Of the 107 calls for assistance, 62 calls were classified as medical emergencies, 30 calls were for trauma and 9 calls were for motor vehicle accidents. Six calls were classified as other. The Squad visited 7 different hospitals, with Hackensack University Medical Center leading with 40 visits, followed by 27 visits to St. Mary’s in Passaic. The Squad treated 77 residents, 22 nonresidents and responded to 4 mutual aid calls. The Squad requested the services of the Paramedics on 54 occasions.

Rutherford First Aid Squad Captain Arnie Listhaus has reported that the Squad responded to 93 calls for assistance during the month of November 2007, traveling over 1,023 miles. Of the 93 calls for assistance, 54 calls were classified as medical emergencies, 22 calls were for trauma and 15 calls were for motor vehicle accidents. Two calls were classified as other. The Squad visited 6 different hospitals, with Hackensack University Medical Center leading with 47 visits, followed by 14 visits to St. Mary’s in Passaic. The Squad treated 58 residents, 36 nonresidents and responded to 11 mutual aid calls. The Squad requested the services of the Paramedics on 47 occasions.

Rutherford First Aid Squad Captain Arnie Listhaus has reported that the Squad responded to 129 calls for assistance during the month of October 2007, traveling over 1,425 miles. Of the 129 calls for assistance, 78 calls were classified as medical emergencies, 33 calls were for trauma and 10 calls were for motor vehicle accidents. Eight calls were classified as other. The Squad visited 5 different hospitals, with Hackensack University Medical Center leading with 62 visits, followed by 35 to St. Mary’s in Passaic. The Squad treated 83 residents, 46 nonresidents and responded to 15 mutual aid calls. The Squad requested the services of the Paramedics on 49 occasions.

Rutherford First Aid Squad Captain Arnie Listhaus has reported that the Squad responded to 124 calls for assistance during the month of September 2007, traveling over 1,256 miles. Of the 124 calls for assistance, 75 calls were classified as medical emergencies, 19 calls were for trauma and 15 calls were for motor vehicle accidents. Fifteen calls were classified as other. The Squad visited 6 different hospitals, with Hackensack University Medical Center leading with 45 visits, followed by 21 to St. Mary’s in Passaic. The Squad treated 67 residents, 43 nonresidents and responded to 8 mutual aid calls. The Squad requested the services of the Paramedics on 52 occasions.

Rutherford First Aid Squad Captain Arnie Listhaus has reported that the Squad responded to 103 calls for assistance during the month of August 2007, traveling over 1,151 miles. Of the 103 calls for assistance, 64 calls were classified as medical emergencies, 20 calls were for trauma and 15 calls were for motor vehicle accidents. Four calls were classified as other. The Squad visited 7 different hospitals, with Hackensack University Medical Center leading with 55 visits, followed by 16 to St. Mary’s in Passaic. The Squad treated 67 residents, 36 nonresidents and responded to 10 mutual aid calls. The Squad requested the services of the Paramedics on 43 occasions.

Rutherford First Aid Squad Captain Arnie Listhaus has reported that the Squad responded to 97 calls for assistance during the month of July 2007, traveling over 924 miles. Of the 97 calls for assistance, 62 calls were classified as medical emergencies, 15 calls were for trauma and 8 calls were for motor vehicle accidents. Eleven calls were classified as other. The Squad visited 7 different hospitals, with Hackensack University Medical Center leading with 42 visits, followed by 13 to St. Mary’s in Passaic. The Squad treated 71 residents, 15 nonresidents and responded to 2 mutual aid calls. The Squad requested the services of the Paramedics on 44 occasions.

Rutherford First Aid Squad Captain Arnie Listhaus has reported that the Squad responded to 88 calls for assistance during the month of June 2007, traveling over 1,040 miles. Of the 88 calls for assistance, 53 calls were classified as medical emergencies, 17 calls were for trauma and 10 calls were for motor vehicle accidents. Eight calls were classified as other. The Squad visited 7 different hospitals, with Hackensack University Medical Center leading with 47 visits, followed by 15 to St. Mary’s in Passaic. The Squad treated 55 residents, 27 nonresidents and responded to 11 mutual aid calls. The Squad requested the services of the Paramedics on 42 occasions.

Rutherford First Aid Squad Captain Arnie Listhaus has reported that the Squad responded to 101 calls for assistance during the month of May 2007, traveling over 1,270 miles. Of the 101 calls for assistance, 57 calls were classified as medical emergencies, 25 calls were for trauma and 9 calls were for motor vehicle accidents. Nine calls were classified as other. The Squad visited 7 different hospitals, with Hackensack University Medical Center leading with 43 visits, followed by 20 to St. Mary’s in Passaic. The Squad treated 66 residents, 27 nonresidents and responded to 7 mutual aid calls, including one call to evacuate two nursing home patients affected by the Pine Barrens fire in Ocean County, who were transported to a nursing home facility in Bergen County. The Squad requested the services of the Paramedics on 39 occasions.

Rutherford First Aid Squad Captain Arnie Listhaus has reported that the Squad responded to 106 calls for assistance during the month of April 2007, traveling over 1,157 miles. Of the 106 calls for assistance, 62 calls were classified as medical emergencies, 29 calls were for trauma and 9 calls were for motor vehicle accidents. Six calls were classified as other. The Squad visited 8 different hospitals, with Hackensack University Medical Center leading with 36 visits, followed by 25 to St. Mary’s in Passaic. The Squad treated 67 residents, 31 nonresidents and responded to 5 mutual aid calls in Lyndhurst. The Squad requested the services of the Paramedics on 53 occasions.

Mayor's Resolution regarding Linda Collins - April 9th 2007

WHEREAS, with feelings of deepest regret, the Governing Body of the Borough of Rutherford must record the passing of Linda J. Collins; and

WHEREAS, she was devoted to the Borough of Rutherford by dedicating her time and talent to the Rutherford First Aid Ambulance Corps; and

WHEREAS, she became a member of the Rutherford First Aid Ambulance Corps joining on January 20, 2004, initially riding the ambulance as an observer until she successfully completed the State Health Department Emergency Medical Technician program and at the time of her death was a second person/emergency driver, volunteering her time on Tuesday and Saturday evenings by providing emergency medical services to the residents, visitors and businesses in Rutherford;

Whereas, we do, therefore, realize to the fullest extent the benefits which the residents of the Borough of Rutherford had derived from the volunteer efforts of Linda J. Collins because of the warm, personal feelings inspired in our hearts by her kindly, unselfish life.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing Body of the Borough of Rutherford, that we hereby subscribe upon our records this tribute to her memory, that the citizens of the Borough of Rutherford may know and appreciate her contributions to the Rutherford First Aid Ambulance Corps and to the Community at large and her many benevolent deeds and the respect and esteem in which she was held; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to her immediate family, together with the assurance of our sincerest sympathy.

Bernadette P. McPherson

In Memoriam: Linda J. Collins

The members of the Rutherford First Aid Ambulance Corps recently mourned the loss of one of their members with the untimely death of Linda J. Collins on April 5, 2007.

Linda had been a member of the Ambulance Corps since January 2004 and was certified by the State Health Department as an Emergency Medical Technician. Linda had volunteered her time with the Ambulance Corps by providing emergency medical services to her community by being on ambulance duty Tuesday and Saturday evenings.

“She was a devoted squad member and, although she had a very busy personal life and was working extra shifts at work, she put in many hours volunteering with our organization,” noted Ambulance Corps Captain Arnie Listhaus.

“She would often ride on Saturday evenings until midnight and set her alarm for 3 a.m. in order to wake up for her job on Sunday morning,” noted Listhaus, who was one of her riding partners on both Tuesday and Saturday evenings.

“When I asked her what motivated her to push herself so hard for the Ambulance Corps, she related, ‘The Ambulance Corps and the town had taken care of her father when he was ill, and she felt she needed to give back to the organization and town that had helped her dad in his time of need,’ ” noted Listhaus.

That statement by Linda, Ambulance Corps President Brian O’Keefe says, “speaks volumes about Linda’s dedication and loyalty to our organization and this community, and let’s one know the type of caring person Linda was. She was a loyal volunteer in the truest sense of the words.”

The mayor and council of Rutherford introduced a resolution of condolences on behalf of Linda, which was presented to her family by members of the governing body at the wake service, along with the lowering of all American flags in the borough to half staff, in honor of Linda.

Linda is survived by her mother, Lillian Collins; her brother, Robert and wife Lynn; her sister, Patty and husband Ed; her sister, Vickey; and Linda’s two children, Mary Beth and Robbie, and three grandchildren, Miranda, Ariel and Crystal.

“Linda will be missed by the Ambulance Corps for her many benevolent deeds, her unselfish life, the respect and esteem in which she was held,” noted O’Keefe.

Rutherford First Aid Squad Captain Arnie Listhaus has reported that the Squad responded to 110 calls for assistance during the month of March 2007 traveling over 1,248 miles. Of the 110 calls for assistance, 76 calls were classified as medical emergencies, 17 calls were for trauma, which includes 9 calls for motor vehicle accidents. Four calls were classified as other. The Squad visited 8 different hospitals, with Hackensack University Medical Center leading with 52 visits, followed by 27 visits to St. Mary’s Passaic. The Squad treated 76 residents and 31 nonresidents. Of the 110 calls, 54 were males, 52 were females, 98 were seniors and 8 were minors. The Squad was requested on 4 occasions for mutual aid calls in Lyndhurst, East Rutherford and Clifton. The Squad requested the services of the Paramedics on 60 occasions.

The Rutherford Congregational Church recently provided support to the Rutherford Volunteer Ambulance Corps by placing two messages on their church bulletin board regarding the Corps annual fund drive and recruitment efforts. The Ambulance Corps is currently conducting their annual campaign for funds, in addition to their on going efforts to recruit new members. Residents and businesses interested in donating, can mail their contribution to the Ambulance Corps at P.O. Box 217, Rutherford, N.J. 07070.
Prospective members are being actively recruited by the Ambulance Corps. Call 201-460-3000 X 3181

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The Rutherford Ambulance Corps relies on public donations to fund its operating budget. In the past, the community's generous financial support has helped the organization maintain the highest medical standards. The Corps' equipment, supplies, ambulances and other necessary materials are all purchased with contributions. In addition, the Rutherford Ambulance Corps does not charge the patients it serves, regardless of whether they are Rutherford residents or out-of-towners who require emergency medical ambulance service while visiting or passing through the borough. The financial costs of operating this service for the community are significant. In 2006, only 16.2% of the 8,302 residents and 6.8% of the 714 businesses solicited responded to our request for financial support. Based on our 2006 call volume, our operating expense for each ambulance call answered was $119.00.

The Rutherford Ambulance Corps is a volunteer organization with over 35 members certified by the State as Emergency Medical Technicians and provide hands-on emergency ambulance service.

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Rutherford First Aid Squad Captain William Gumbman has reported that the Squad responded to 104 calls for assistance during the month of April 2006, traveling over 972 miles. Of the 104 calls for assistance, 44 calls were classified as medical emergencies, 26 calls were for trauma, which included 15 calls for motor vehicle accidents. Nine calls were classified as other. The Squad visited 9 different hospitals, with Hackensack University Medical Center leading with 31 visits, followed by 11 visits each to St. Mary’s Hospital Passaic and Passaic Beth Israel. The Squad treated 60 residents, 29 nonresidents and responded to 5 mutual aid calls in East Rutherford and Lyndhurst. The Squad requested the services of the Paramedics on 37 occasions and the members of the Squad spent a total of 160 hours on ambulance calls.