Rutherford First Aid Ambulance Corps

Rutherford First Aid Squad Captain Arnie Listhaus has reported that the Squad responded to 98 calls for assistance during the month of June 2008, traveling over 1,063 miles. Of the 98 calls for assistance, 71 calls were classified as medical emergencies, 15 calls were for trauma and 5 calls were for motor vehicle accidents. The Squad visited 6 different hospitals, with Hackensack University Medical Center leading with 45 visits, followed by 25 visits to St. Mary's in Passaic. The Squad treated 68 residents, 20 nonresidents and responded to 10 mutual aid calls. The Squad requested the services of the Paramedics on 43 occasions.