The Bayville Volunteer First Aid Squad during the month of August responded to over 138 calls for medical emergency and help from the citizens of Berkeley Township as well as Lacey Township, Forked River, Beachwood and Ocean Gate residents.
The calls included: 3 calls due to abdominal pain; 2 CPR Emergency; 14 patient who were involved with motor vehicle accidents; 3 overdose patients; 3 patients that was a boater in distress and required first aid: 20 calls due to patient falling and required medical treatment; 13 patients who had respiratory problems; 25 calls for unconscious or patients who had seizures; 55 patients had numerous medical emergency some requiring transportation to our local hospitals.
The squad also welcomed one new cadet member and two new squad members who are now training to be able to respond to your needs. We also have three members who are enrolled in the New Jersey State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) School at the Ocean County Fire Academy. Upon graduation from the school these three members will join our ranks as certified EMTs and be available to help the residents of the communities. We still seek new members especially those who are or want to be Emergency Medical Technicians’. Especially need are members who are available during the day shifts (6am to 7pm) which is ideal for those individuals who are retired (out oldest active EMT is 71 yrs) and looking to help your community. We also welcome any new members for the Squad Cadet program (16 years to 18 years of age) and the Squad Auxiliary organization. If you want to help you can join these groups by going on line at http://bayvillefas@org and filling out the application form. If you have any questions you can email the Bayville Volunteer First Aid Squad at bayvillefirstaidsquad@outlook.com
