Rutherford First Aid Ambulance Corps

Rutherford First Aid Squad Captain Arnie Listhaus has reported that the Squad responded to 111 calls for assistance during the month of October 2008, traveling over 1,123 miles. Of the 111 calls for assistance, 71 calls were classified as medical emergencies, 22 calls were for trauma and 16 calls were for motor vehicle accidents. The Squad visited 7 different hospitals, with Hackensack University Medical Center leading with 43 visits, followed by 24 visits to St. Mary's in Passaic. The Squad treated 75 residents, 33 nonresidents and responded to 1 mutual aid call. The Squad requested the services of the Paramedics on 48 occasions.