Jen Brookes, a regular member and Vice President of the BHVRS, received the New Jersey State First Aid Council Gail Lawrence Memorial Scholarship. Jen is heading to Physician Assistant school in a couple of weeks and is so very deserving of this scholarship! We are all so proud of her! Congratulations, Jen!

Thank you to Little Flower for hosting a lovely First Responder Mass this morning! The Berkeley Heights Police Department, Berkeley Heights Fire Department, and the crossing guards were all in attendance. It was great to have all of our first responders in one place!

We received another update from the company making our new ambulance! The outside is almost done and looking great!! We can’t wait to finally be able to use 962 to help our community!

Last Thursday, the squad hosted two 1 hour CPR classes at the Squad building. The classes were well attended and were open to those who live or work in Berkeley Heights. The course was taught by American Red Cross instructor and BHVRS Vehicle Lt Bill Schulz. Participants learned the basics of hands-only CPR, use of the AED defibrillator, and how to assist choking victims.We’re always looking for new members – EMTs, non-EMT Auxiliary Members, and Cadets (16-18yearolds).

Our cadets traveled to Liberty Science Center to see a live neurosurgery! The cadets were able to interact with the surgeon and ask him questions during the procedure. Most of our cadets have an interest in the medical field. By joining the squad they get experience in medicine, but we also like to supplement this in anyway that we can! This is the second year in a row that the cadets have gone to Liberty Science Center to observe a surgery. If you or someone you know is interested in joining the cadet program, check out our cadet tab to get more information about applying!

As you are cleaning out your closets this spring, please consider helping out the BHVRS by donating your used clothing! The BHVRS is pleased to partner with Turnkey Enterprises, LLC to collect donations of used clothing from the community. You can get a receipt for your donations, and the BHVRS benefits from each pound donated! If you have a large clothing donation or need assistance getting to the building, please call and leave a message at (908) 464-1141 and we will get back to you!

Accepted: Clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, purses, stuffed animals, blankets, pillowcases, sheets, and drapes.

Not Accepted: Rags, pillows, toys, household goods.

Where: BHVRS Back Parking Lot, 378 Snyder Ave, at intersection of Snyder and Locust

Thank you!

All squad members recently underwent fit testing for N95 respirators, which are face masks that can help prevent the spread of germs. These respirators specifically protect against the flu, measles, whooping cough and tuberculosis, along with many other diseases. All Squad members must ensure they are wearing the right size mask once a year, so thank you to the Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad for helping us check them!

Sign up for our one hour CPR/AED class being hosted by the Berkeley Heights Rescue Squad on Thursday, April 23rd at 7pm. Although this will not be a certification class, it will increase your knowledge of what to do in an emergency situation. This class will teach you how to respond to cardiac emergencies in adults and children including the use of an AED.The class will be held at Squad Headquarters.

The BHVRS recently hosted a monthly meeting of the EMS Council of New Jersey (formerly known as the New Jersey State First Aid Council). The EMS Council of New Jersey helps build relationships between volunteer EMS agencies throughout the state and encourages progress in EMS, on both the local and legislative levels. We are very proud to have our Squad’s own Howie Meyer serving as President!

Our cadet program received an award for Outstanding Leadership from the Boy Scouts! We are so proud of them and all of the great work that they do! Check out the Cadet Member section to learn more about the program!