Rutherford First Aid Ambulance Corps

Rutherford First Aid Squad Captain Arnie Listhaus has reported that the Squad responded to 80 calls for assistance during the month of May 2008, traveling over 803 miles. Of the 80 calls for assistance, 47 calls were classified as medical emergencies, 17 calls were for trauma and 6 calls were for motor vehicle accidents. The Squad visited 5 different hospitals, with Hackensack University Medical Center leading with 29 visits, followed by 18 visits to St. Mary's in Passaic. The Squad treated 48 residents, 19 nonresidents and responded to 2 mutual aid calls. The Squad requested the services of the Paramedics on 39 occasions.