Rutherford First Aid Ambulance Corps

Rutherford First Aid Squad Captain Arnie Listhaus has reported that the Squad responded to 107 calls for assistance during the month of December 2008, traveling over 1,150 miles. Of the 107 calls for assistance, 77 calls were classified as medical emergencies, 17 calls were for trauma and 12 calls were for motor vehicle accidents. The Squad visited 7 different hospitals, with Hackensack University Medical Center leading with 50 visits, followed by 19 visits to St. Mary's in Passaic. The Squad treated 79 residents, 28 nonresidents and responded to 6 mutual aid calls. The Squad requested the services of the Paramedics on 46 occasions.