Stafford First Responders Honored For Multiple Lifesaving Actions

STAFFORD, NJ — Stafford Township officials are celebrating the quick actions of their local first responders, which resulted in multiple lives being saved last year.

Mayor Robert Henken issued a proclamation recognizing first responders for their lifesaving efforts in several incidents. The proclamation honored police officers, EMT paramedics and telecommunicators for their service to the community during crises and medical emergencies.

On Jan. 8, 2025, Officers Kenny, Caporrino, Rauch, and Barnett were dispatched to a local business for an unresponsive male. PST Thomas Scherzer provided pre-arrival CPR instructions while officers were en route. Upon arrival, officers took over CPR and contributed to stabilizing the patient, who survived, Henken said.

Patrolman Moslowitz was dispatched on April 18, 2025, for a resident who had fallen. When EMTs determined the patient was no longer breathing after being transferred to a stretcher, Moslowitz assisted with lifesaving CPR and provided an emergency escort to the hospital. The patient regained consciousness, Henken said.

PST Matthew Shaffrey answered a 911 call on Oct. 12, 2025, from a parent whose 9-month-old infant was choking and unconscious, Henken said. Shaffrey "calmly guided" the parent through two rounds of infant CPR, directly contributing to saving the child's life.

On Oct. 16, 2025, Stafford Township police communications received an emergency call about an employee suffering a medical emergency. Telecommunicators Dan Rooney, Frank Ciraulo, and Chloe Iverson recognized the incident's critical nature. Officers Luna, Reed, Bush, Caporrino, Walker, and Head of Communications Tim Cunningham responded. An AED was applied, and CPR was administered, resulting in saving a colleague's life, Henken said.

Officers Gallagher and Sura responded to a welfare check on Nov. 2, 2025, Henken said. They found a resident weak and disoriented. Gallagher observed the patient's breathing become severely labored and alerted EMTs, who began CPR. Gallagher continued providing rescue breaths during transport.