Rutherford First Aid Ambulance Corps

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.