Chester First Aid Squad Announces 2012 Officers

The , a volunteer, nonprofit, organization that provides emergency medical services to sick and injured residents of Chester and surrounding towns, has set Line and Administrative Officers for 2012.

Administrative Officers:  President: Daniel Cribari; Vice President; Russi Champi; Secretary:  Pauline Alexander;  Assistant Secretary; Mike Mastro; Treasurer:  Julia Robinson.  Administrative officers are responsible for the business aspect of the squad, including facilitating meetings, and maintaining finances.  

Line Officers:  Captain: David Fretwell; 1st Lieutenant:  Cris Champi; 2nd Lieutenant: Eric Prach.  Line Officers are responsible for managing all emergency responses and the overall operational function of the squad.  

Other appointed officers include:  Quartermaster: Sam Rosenfeld; Chief Engineer: Anthony Grego; Training Officer: Holly Flanagan.

About Chester First Aid Squad
 CFAS was established in 1945 and became independent from the Chester Volunteer Fire Company in 1987. CFAS currently operates three ambulances and a support unit and consists of approximately 50 members, most of which are certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). On average CFAS runs well over 800 emergency calls a year. CFAS works closely with the Chester Vol. Fire Company, and Chester Borough and Chester Township Police Depts.  In addition to these local organizations, CFAS works with other mutual aid squads in the area, hospital-based paramedics, and state and private aeromedical helicopters.