South Plainfield EMS would like to thank all the residences and businesses for their generous support over the past year. We wish all a Safe and Happy Holiday Season and a prosperous New Year.

It's that time of year again! That's right, the SPVFD will start collecting gifts to be distributed to local children starting on November 29th from 6 - 9 pm. Other dates are as follows.

November 29th from 6 - 9 pm

December 1st from 6 - 9 pm

December 3rd and 4th from 12 - 4

December 6th from 6 - 9 pm

Deliveries will be announced shortly after collections have begun. Please note that this year the donation will be $20 per household. There will also be a $10 fee for oversized presents. We ask that you choose presents that Santa can easily handle, and fit in a paper grocery bag. Please refer to the attached flyer which is in PDF format for more information. Also please have the form filled out prior to stopping by so we can keep things moving. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. 

It is with our deepest regret that we must announce the recent passing of two South Plainfield EMS Life Members.

Charles P. Delayo Jr. passed away on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, at Hampton Ridge Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Toms River, N.J.
Charles served as the Squad’s Captain; the Squad’s highest ranking Operations Officer at the time. He also served as the Squad’s President, the highest ranking Administrative Officer.
 
Joan G. Cantamessa, 81, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at home.
Joan was one of the Squad’s first women members and she volunteered at various capacities within the Squad. Joan was also instrumental in starting and serving in the Squad’s Women's Auxiliary.
 
For a full Obituary of these two dedicated Members, please Link on: http://www.mccriskinfuneralhome.com/obituaries.asp
 
Our Heartfelt Sympathy and Condolences go out to the family and friends of these two outstanding members. We will always be grateful for their giving service and dedication to our origination.

The Borough of South Plainfield held an Observance at Monument Park on Sunday September 11, 2011 to honor the memory of the Victims of 9/11. Members of South Plainfield’s EMS were proud to be a part of this fitting tribute to commemorate the ten year anniversary of that tragic day. EMS Chief Laferrera was among the patricians privileged to light one of the memorial candles. The EMS community was touched by the 9/11 terror attack with the loss of 42 colleagues. We reflect on their sacrifice and the sacrifice of all the innocent Victims who lost their lives on that fateful day.

South Plainfield EMS participates in the Borough’s Annual Labor Day Parade. Wind and flood damage from Hurricane Irene was clean-up in time and the forecasted rain held off until after the parade. But, unfortunately the Fireworks display for that night had to be canceled. While marching in the parade, Squad EMTs tended to the medical needs of two spectators. South Plainfield EMS also provided stand-by emergency medical service at the Middle School Picnic held after the parade. Two Ambulance Crews were on hand to cover the Park during the Fireworks, but, were not needed.  We at the Volunteer EMS Squad are very grateful for all the praise and support showed by the people along route. Thank you all so much.

Despite having flood water surrounding our building up to the foundation and losing electrical power, EMS service for the community was never interrupted. Ambulances where moved to Fire Headquarters for the duration of the storm and operations continued from there. Our members who had already put in many extra hours to cover the Barclays Tournament and Hurricane, still managed to get the building cleaned up in time for Labor Day. The Squad would like to thank all the members who came in and put in the extra effort to return our building back to normal. We like to thank our landscaper for making our grounds look like the storm never happen. We would also like to say a very special thank you to our Brother Volunteers at the Fire Department for their gracious hospitality during the storm.

The Members of South Plainfield EMS would like to Thank all those who came out and Supported us during our Annual Comedy Show. It is all very appreciated. We are looking to have another one in September, Stay tuned for more details!

On Sunday, October 3rd, responders from throughout Middlesex County converged on the Outerbridge Crossing for a simulated major mass casualty event. The focus of the exercise was to test and validate procedures developed in this plan pertaining to medical operations of the Port Security NJ EMS Plan, Outerbridge Crossing Appendix. In addition to EMS, law enforcement, fire, and emergency management officials tested their internal standard operating procedures as well, in particular to incident management, interoperable communications, rescue, and other items. The exercise simulated a tractor trailer making an accidental impact with a gasoline tanker, causing a motor vehicle accident. The trailer jackknifes and traps several people in numerous passenger cars. While this took place, the gasoline tanker fuel valves ruptured and spread fuel onto the roadway and into the draining leading under the bridge. An explosion takes places, and the responders are notified. The Port Authority of NY/NJ designed the exercise. Participating response agencies were: Raritan Bay EMS, Middlesex County EMS agencies, the New Jersey EMS Task Force, Middlesex County OEM, Perth Amboy Fire and Police, Carteret Fire, Port Authority of NY/NJ, Middlesex County Hazmat, NJ State Police, NJ Department of Transportation, and Kinder Morgan. Official s from the New York City Fire Department were also present as observers. South Plainfield EMS Ambulance 467 assumed the role as the "Code Real" Ambulance, where in which the crew was responsible to provide medical care in the event of a real emergency during the drill.

MRS MILDRED JONES STOPPED INTO TO EXPRESS HER SINCEREST THANKS TO HER SOUTH PLAINFIELD EMS AND FIRE RESCUERS THIS AFTERNOON.  MRS JONES WAS INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER WITH HER VEHICLE EARLY IN THE MORNING AS SHE WAS ON HER WAY TO HER DOCTOR.  SHE WAS TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE AND WAS FOUND TO BE BLEEDING HEAVILY.  MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH PLAINFIELD EMS WERE ON SCENE AND QUICKLY DETERMINED THAT EXTRICATION WAS REQUIRED.  THEY SPECIAL CALLED FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AS THEY CONTINUED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL TREATMENT TO THEIR PATIENT.  ENGINE 6 AND RESCUE 1 MEMBERS EXTRICATED MRS JONES FROM HER VEHICLE AND EMS MEMBERS IMMEDIATELY TENDED TO HER INJURIES.  SHE ARRIVED ALONG WITH HER HUSBAND AND JUST WANTED TO MEET WITH "HER RESCUERS" AND EXPRESS HER THANKS FOR ALL THAT WAS DONE FOR HER. SHE QUICKLY EXPRESSED THAT THE CARE GIVEN HER MADE ALL THE DIFFERENCE. 

EMS ATTENDED THE LIVE BURN EVOLUTION HELD AT THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY FIRE ACADEMY TO PROVIDE REHAB SERVICES TO MEMBERS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.  THE REHAB TRAILER WAS UTILIZED ALONG WITH OUR NEW COOLING CHAIRS AND MISTING FANS.  FD MEMBERS WERE ALL IN AGREEMENT THAT THE NEW ADDITIONS WERE A BIG PLUS.  TEMPERATURES REACHED 94 DEGREES AS THE EVOLUTIONS WERE COMPLETED.  ONE MEMBER WAS TRANSPORTED WITH HEAT EXHAUSTION.