LONG HILL FIRST AID SQUAD

IN ANY EMERGENCY CALL 911

Long Hill First Aid Squad PO Box 145, Gillette, NJ 07933 Non-Emergency Telephone: 908-647-2181 info@longhillfas.org Captain: Carly Snyder President: Scott Orshan

First Aid Squad Building, Valley Road, Gillette

 

The township has been served by the volunteers of the Long Hill First Aid Squad since 1993, when the Millington First Aid Squad (founded in 1941) joined with the Township of Passaic (TOP) First Aid Squad (founded in 1974) to coordinate Emergency Medical Services in the Township of Long Hill.

In 2018, the Long Hill First Aid Squad responded to over 700 emergency calls and drove over 10,000 miles.  In addition, the Squad members presented numerous CPR and first aid courses to scouts, scout leaders, school nurses, and Township residents.   The members also provided standby services at many township events.

Today, the squad has three modular ambulances fully stocked for virtually any scenario.  The newest modular ambulance was purchased in March 2008, almost entirely with funds donated by community residents and through fund raisers.

During its recent fund drive, the squad finished raising enough money to purchase the newest ambulance. The new ambulance replaces one which had been purchased in 1995. The new ambulance is far more technologically advanced than the other two, and enables our members to more efficiently treat and transport our patients.

The members of the squad are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, often with two crews available per shift.  At this time, the squad averages three calls per day and frequently has two ambulances out on the road at the same time.  The squad provides mutual aid to Berkeley Heights and Warren on a regular basis and to other surrounding municipalities when needed.  During the summer, the squad provides service at all the township special events, the WHRHS football games.  The First Aid Squad participated in the coordinated response to the September 11, 2001 WTC Disaster.

The squad always needs volunteers, especially in the daytime hours.  Duty shifts are normally 5 to 8 hours and are built to meet your schedule.  While on duty, you do not need to be at the Squad building.  Most members respond from home.  The Squad encourages high school and college students to join. 

If you have any questions about the squad, or you wish to join, please email us at info@longhillfas.org.

Are you interested in taking a First Aid or CPR/AED class?  The Long Hill Recreation Dept. periodically runs Red Cross classes at the Long Hill First Aid Building.  Please check their webpage for upcoming classes.  Click HERE to be redirected to their page.

If you would like to make a donation to the squad, please send your tax-deductible check to:
Long Hill First Aid Squad
PO Box 145
Gillette, NJ 07933

2023 Executive Officers of the Long Hill First Aid Squad
President:  Scott Orshan Vice President:  Bob English Treasurer:  Elsie Turqman Recording Secretary:   Lee O'Connor  Corresponding Secretary: Michele Lipkin	Captain: Carly Snyder 1st Lt.:  Lisa Scanlon 2nd Lt.: Mike Hoffmann 3rd Lt.:  Gordon Redgate Chaplain: Ethel Ross
Meetings:    First Tuesday at 7:30 PM - General Membership                              Second Tuesday at 7:30 PM - Monthly Training Session