EMS ATTENDED THE LIVE BURN EVOLUTION HELD AT THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY FIRE ACADEMY TO PROVIDE REHAB SERVICES TO MEMBERS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.  THE REHAB TRAILER WAS UTILIZED ALONG WITH OUR NEW COOLING CHAIRS AND MISTING FANS.  FD MEMBERS WERE ALL IN AGREEMENT THAT THE NEW ADDITIONS WERE A BIG PLUS.  TEMPERATURES REACHED 94 DEGREES AS THE EVOLUTIONS WERE COMPLETED.  ONE MEMBER WAS TRANSPORTED WITH HEAT EXHAUSTION. 

THE SOUTH PLAINFIELD RESCUE SQUAD PROUDLY PRESENT OUR 3RD ANNUAL CAR TRUCK AND BIKE SHOW To benefit the South Plainfield Volunteer Rescue Squad HELP US HELP YOU! SUNDAY JULY 11, 2010 Rain date July 18 2520 PLAINFIELD AVE. SOUTH PLAINFIELD

On Behalf of the Members from South Plainfield EMS, we would like to wish all a Happy 4th of July. May everyone have a Great & SAFE Weekend. In the Event of an Emergency Dial 9-1-1. And REMEMBER TO NOT DRINK & DRIVE!!!

SQUAD MEMBERS MANNED THE BOOTHS THIS WEEK AT THE ANNUAL OLC CHURCH FAIR.  MEMBERS TOOK UP POSITIONS AT THE GUN GALLERY, SPEED PITCH AND FROG LEAK BOOTH.  THE EMS PRESENCE WAS TRULY APPRECIATED BY THE CHURCH.  THANKS TO ALL SQUAD MEMBERS WHO TOOK TIME TO ASSIST.  

Rescue squad members participated alongside the Fire Department this weekend in an ice rescue class. Classroom operations were conducted on Saturday, with the group moving to Watchung Lake on Sunday for the actual ice operations. Cold weather this weekend made the training very timely. EMS operations setup our trailer along with a tent for the purpose of blood pressure monitoring. Warm soup and fluids were provided to all members participating in the training. The training is conducted every three years to maintain certification.

South Plainfield EMS units Ambulance 465 & Lieutenant 404 in Supervisor 464 Responded along with the Fire Dept. to a working garage fire to the rear of Paulo's BBQ. Upon arrival of FD, they transmitted the Working Fire Signal. EMS staged while members of the Fire Dept. went to work to extinguish the fire. Other units on scene were Somerset EMS 805, South Plainfield OEM, South Plainfield PD, and Plainfield FD. There were no injuries and no one was transported  from the scene.

South Plainfield EMS Ambulance 465  along with LT. 404 in Supervisor 464 respond to a 2nd Alarm house fire on Clark Ln. EMS stood by while members of the South Plainfield Fire Dept. & Plainfield Fire Dept. battled a fire in a single family private dwelling. Other units on scene included Somerset EMS, South Plainfield Police, & South Plainfield OEM. No one was transported to the hospital from the scene. Two Patients were treated and released.

South Plainfield EMS particiapted in the Emergency Services Open House Day held in Veterans Park on Saturday the 10th of October.  Fire and police members as well as OEM and other agencies of the Borough setup in the park providing demonstrations, information and food for all in attendance.  Remember that the Rescue Squad is always looking for new members.  Stop down or check our website for information on how to "volunteer".   

South Plainfield EMS was dispatched for the MVC with injuries. Ambulance 466 Responded along with Supervisor Vehicle 464. Upon arrival EMS personnel found a 4 door vehicle into the left side rear of a Parked Pickup truck. Driver of vehicle had injuries to facial area due to deployment of airbags. Driver was transported to hospital for further evaluation.

EMS UNIT 465 TOOK IN THE WORKING FIRE WITH THE FD EARLY THIS MORNING AT A WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY LOCATED ON ROOSEVELT AVENUE.  HEAVY FIRE HAD POSSESSION OF A LARGE TRACTOR TRAILER.  EXTENDED FIRE OPERATIONS WERE UNDERWAY REQUIRING THE SERVICES OF EMS ON SCENE.  NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND REHAB WAS CONDUCTED ON A MINIMAL BASIS.