Rutherford First Aid Ambulance Corps

Rutherford First Aid Squad Captain Arnie Listhaus has reported that the Squad responded to 79 calls for assistance during the month of August 2008, traveling over 869 miles. Of the 79 calls for assistance, 50 calls were classified as medical emergencies, 19 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 36 visits, followed by 13 visits to St. Mary's in Passaic. The Squad treated 53 residents, 24 nonresidents and responded to 8 mutual aid calls. The Squad requested the services of the Paramedics on 41 occasions.