Rutherford First Aid Ambulance Corps

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.