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| BLS 225-2 |
2007 Horton
This Ambulance, numbered BLS 225-2, is used for patient transports resulting from medical emergencies and accidental injuries. Under the hood it has a dependable Ford diesel engine. Inside, it is equipped with oxygen, suction, a stretcher, and medical supplies. We have 4 more ambulances similiar to this one, numbered BLS 315-1, BLS 225-1, BLS 225-3 and BLS 225-4.
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| BLS 225-5 |
2001 Horton
Our Rescue Ambulance (22-55) is another ambulance as well as a specialized vehicle in our fleet. It provides both rescue and patient care capabilities. It is used for car accidents and as a backup for the Rescue Truck when there are mutiple car accidents at the same time.
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| Car 225 / Supervisor Unit |
2001 Ford Excursion
From the Incident Command Vehicle Car 225, our Chief and his line officers coordinate First Responders at car accidents, large scale events, mass casualty incidents, and lengthy extrications.
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| Car 225-8 |
2004 Chevy Tahoe
Our Emergency Response Unit , numbered Car 225-8, is a used for off-road rescues and patient transports, where an ambulance cannot travel. Triatheletes and horseback riders who become victims can be rescued when they are injured in rough terrain. This is our primary unit that responds to calls for assistance at the Round Valley Recreation Center's Campgrounds, as well as other off-road or rough terrain areas.
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| Heavy Rescue 225-6 |
1995 Rescue 1
Our Rescue Services Unit reponds to all motor vehicle accidnents, industrial accidents, farm related incidents, tehcnical rescues, transportation accidents, fire calls, etc. It carries life saving equipment such as hydraulic rescue tools by Holmatro (aka The Jaws of Life), air bags, lifting devices, saws and cutters, torches, rope rescue gear, confined space gear, gas monitors, self contained breathing apparatus, ventilation fans, harnesses, cribbing and stabilzation equipment.
This unit replaced our old 1970's rescue vehicle. The original rescue truck and team was put together by long time founding member Paul Krasovec. It is operated by a highly trained team that regularly drills and trains together.
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| Marine 225 |
2002 Inflatable Zodiac
Marine 225 is used for water rescues at Round Valley Resevoir, the Delaware River, floods in Bound Brook and much more. It has been called to rescues in PA, NJ and NY. Shown here, the Chief (white shirt) thanks the three volunteers for getting the boat hitched up and ready for a standby at a local sporting event at Round Valley.
The boat is propelled by a 60HP Mercury 2 stroke outboard. It carries water rescue gear, a night vision camera, GPS and personal protective equipment.
The original water rescue team dates back to the 70's when Paramedic Walt Stepanchuk organized it.
This is our second recent boat, the other was sold to High Bridge Emergency Squad several years ago.
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| Trailer 225-1 - MCRU |
2000 MCRU Trailer
The Special Operations Unit, also known as the Mass Casualty Response Unit Trailer, was deployed during events of 9-11-01 and was one of the first few in the state of NJ. It contains enough equipment to treat hundreds of patients. The squad stands ready to help in the event of bus, train or airplane accident... among other things.
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| Trailer 225-2 - Rehab |
2001 Rehab Trailer
The Incident Resource Unit is also known to squad members as the Rehab Trailer. It has food, water, oxygen, chairs, cots and other items to care for First Responders who are called to large scale incidents with a more than 4 hour operational period. For example, our EMTs provide food, rest and medical care to fire fighters battling long, fierce blazes.
The unit is led by our Rehab Leader, Peter Colby.
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| Trailer 225-3 - Bike |
2006 Bike Trailer
The EMS Bike Rescue Team Unit is a trailer that holds all our bike equipement. EMTs man these bikes at local events including the Balloon Fest and the Tour De Somerville. Each bike is equiped with patient stabilzation supplies including oxygen, automatic external defibrillaters (AEDs), and bandages.
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| Utility 225 |
2004 Ford F350
Our Towing Unit (Utility 225), a Ford 350 Pick Up Truck, was purchased to pull our three trailers. In addition, crews use this vehicle to pick up heavy supplies, transport equipment to standbys, and keep the driveway cleared of snow in the winter so that ambulances can respond quickly to calls for help.
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Whitehouse Rescue Squad Inc.
PO Box 175
Whitehouse Sta, NJ 08889
Non-Emergency:
908-534-2509
Emergency:
911
Fax:
908-534-2585
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