West Essex PBA Makes Safety Jacket Donation To 1st Aid Squad

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Have you seen the West Essex First Aid Squad’s new safety jackets? Thank the West Essex PBA Local #81.

According to a November news release from the PBA, the group recently donated $4,200 to the West Essex First Aid Squad to cover the replacement of their old turn out coats with new reflective turn out jackets.

“These jackets will help increase the visibility and safety of their members as they tirelessly serve the West Essex area,” the West Essex PBA Local #81 stated.

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Photo: West Essex PBA Local #81

Caption: West Essex First Aid Squad Lt. Jeff Sutherlin and Capt. Dave Black wearing their new turn out jackets, along with PBA #81 State Delegate Brett Keepers and PBA #81 President Dave Courter.

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