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E.B. Rescue Squad’s April Fools’ Day Baby Fools All

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The East Brunswick Rescue Squad
“Neighbors Helping Neighbors Since 1952.”

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. Last Monday evening, April 1st, at approximately 11:05pm, the East Brunswick Rescue Squad was dispatched to an emergency call for a woman who was possibly going to be giving birth. The Monday night rescue squad ambulance crew consisted of Susan Bender-Klein, Fred Beisser, Michael Cerame, and Sheldon Lee.

In route to the call, the ambulance crew was told that the patient was approximately 30 to 31 weeks into the pregnancy. When the crew arrived, they were met by three police officers, family members and the patient outside the residence. “We brought the woman into the ambulance and proceeded to assess her condition” said EMT Beisser. The crew then proceeded to make their way to the hospital and was traveling down Ryders Lane when EMT Bender-Klein asked the driver to pull over into the WaWa Parking lot on Ryders Lane and Milltown Road. A few minutes later, the crew delivered a baby boy. Since the baby was estimated to be about 8 weeks premature, medics were dispatched to assist should any complications arise.

“This baby was determined to make an appearance on April Fools’ Day and he successfully fooled everyone including the family, EMTs and paramedics in doing so,” said John Hosie, the squad’s captain. “The Monday night crew has lots of experience delivering babies. In December 2011 Fred and Sue delivered a baby boy on the way to the hospital as well. Baby deliveries are rare for us in East Brunswick as we are very close to local hospitals,” Hosie added.

With medics on board, mother, father, and baby were driven to St. Peter’s University Hospital where they were met by a myriad of medical personnel from the hospital. “Care was turned over to the hospital staff and the rescue squad crew returned to our quarters feeling totally elated after helping to bring a new child into this world,” reported EMT Beisser.

About the Crew: 

Fred Beisser is the Chief Trustee and a life member at the squad putting more than 950 hours last year alone. This is his third delivery.

Sue Bender-Klein is the Four Year Trustee, volunteering more than 400 hours last year. This is her fourth delivery.

Michael Cerame joined in December of 2012 and is already nearing the 200 hour mark. This is his first delivery.

Sheldon Lee joined in November of 2012 as a first aider. This is his first delivery.

About the East Brunswick Rescue Squad:  The East Brunswick Rescue Squad is incorporated as a non profit, volunteer run organization funded by charitable contributions. Its national and state certified EMTs provide pre hospital trauma and medical life support to East Brunswick. Marking its 60th anniversary last year, the squad’s 90 plus riding members contributed over 15000 hours of volunteer time in 2012. EBRS’ coverage area includes the township’s 23.5 square miles and the New Jersey Turnpike. The East Brunswick Rescue Squad maintains a website at www.ebrs.org. Donations can be made directly at this site or 346 Cranbury Rd. East Brunswick, NJ 08816, Attn: Donations.

E.B. Rescue Squad gets a Significant Donation from the E.B. Women’s Club

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — The East Brunswick Rescue Squad is the fortunate recipient of a one thousand dollar donation from the East Brunswick Women’s club. This donation enabled the Rescue Squad to purchase new jump kit and oxygen kit bags. “The newer configuration bags are better organized and easier for us to carry during calls.” said John Hosie, Assistant Captain of the squad, “These kits contain most of the essential life saving equipment and supplies needed for the kinds of medical emergencies that the rescue squad responds to.”

East Brunswick Rescue Squad, EBPD and RWJUH Paramedics team up for another township CPR Save.

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — The East Brunswick Rescue Squad is happy to report another CPR save this past weekend. A 72 year old township resident was complaining of difficulty breathing around 3am this past Sunday morning and had a family member immediately call 911. Soon after, the resident stopped breathing and went into cardiac arrest. East Brunswick PD dispatchers with the help dispatchers from Med Central (RWJUH) were able to successfully give the family member instructions on CPR over the phone, which they did, until first responders arrived.
Minutes later, East Brunswick Police Officers Brian Adams and John Sisolak arrived and continued CPR. Shortly thereafter Paramedics Chris Terranova and Brian Lowndes from RWJUH arrived along with EMT Steven Bellows, Cadet Janvi Sharma and Assistant Captain John Hosie of the East Brunswick Rescue Squad.
The first responding police officers attached the AED which detected that the patient would not be helped by shocks. Paramedics Terranova and Lowndes immediately started intubation and an IV line while EBPD and EB Rescue Squad members continued compressions and managing the patient’s breathing with a bag-valve-mask. Multiple doses of epinephrine were administered which resulted in the patient getting a pulse.
“Getting CPR started immediately is so critical to anyone’s survival who is in cardiac arrest,” according to Hosie. “Successful cardiac arrest resuscitations are a result of a huge team effort. From bystanders/family members to dispatchers to Police Officers to rescue squad EMTs to paramedics, this save happened because everyone involved did what they needed to do. A key factor to this resident’s survival was that a family member was willing to do CPR when instructed to over the phone.”
This is the second CPR save for the East Brunswick Rescue Squad this year. In 2011 the squad responded to 12 cardiac arrests and had one CPR save. The squad answered 1938 calls last year.”
About the East Brunswick Rescue Squad
The East Brunswick Rescue Squad is incorporated as a non profit, volunteer run organization funded by charitable contributions. Its national and state certified EMTs provide pre hospital trauma and medical life support to East Brunswick. Marking its 60th anniversary this year, the squad’s 90 plus riding members contributed 15,716 hours of volunteer time in 2011. EBRS’ coverage area includes the township’s 23.5 square miles and the New Jersey Turnpike. The East Brunswick Rescue Squad maintains a website at www.ebrs.org. Donations can be made directly at this site or 346 Cranbury Rd. East Brunswick, NJ 08816, Attn: Donations

Rescue Squad’s Plants for Mother’s Day Fundraiser this Weekend

The East Brunswick Rescue Squad is having its annual plant sale fundraiser this weekend (May 12th & 13th). Hours on Saturday will be 9am to 6pm and Sunday 9am to 2pm. 8 inch baskets will sell for $12. Come buy a plant for your mom here and also help our rescue squad raise funds.

East Brunswick Rescue Squad Applauds 3 Police Officers for their help with a CPR Save

Quick action saved a resident’s life

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — The East Brunswick Rescue Squad is happy to report a CPR save of a township resident last weekend.   An 89 year old township woman was complaining of chest pains and called 911 this past Sunday morning.  Soon after, she stopped breathing and went into cardiac arrest.  East Brunswick Police Officers John Bird, Thomas Appell and David Methner were first to arrive and quickly recognized what was going on.  They immediately started CPR.  East Brunswick Rescue Squad members Mythili Rao, Katherine Quiza and Jake Cotton arrived minutes later and quickly teamed up with EBPD to continue CPR.   As it turns out, the first responding police officers had already attached the AED and had shocked the patient once before the squad’s arrival.  “Getting CPR started immediately is critical to anyone’s survival who is in cardiac arrest,” according to John Hosie who is the Rescue Squad’s Assistant Captain.  “Working with professionals like the East Brunswick Police Dept. is an incredible benefit for the squad and certainly for the patient in distress.  Our township residents need to understand that our town’s Police Officers are highly trained in CPR and using an AED.  They are very effective in what they do and they play a critical role in many kinds of medical emergencies that happen in our town.”   Paramedics from RWJUH also played a critical role in this save where multiple shocks were given and intravenous drugs pushed until a pulse was obtained on the way to the hospital.  “CPR is a high stress, all hands type emergency where the squad will even send multiple teams to pitch in.” according to Hosie.  “CPR saves are rare.  In 2011 the squad responded to 12 cardiac arrests and had one CPR save.  The squad answered 1938 calls last year.”

About the East Brunswick Rescue Squad

The East Brunswick Rescue Squad is incorporated as a non‑profit, volunteer‑run organization funded by charitable contributions. Its national‑ and state‑certified EMTs provide pre‑hospital trauma and medical life support to East Brunswick.  Marking its 60th anniversary this year, the squad’s 90‑plus riding members contributed 15,716 hours of volunteer time in 2011.  EBRS’ coverage area includes the township’s 23.5 square miles and the New Jersey Turnpike. The East Brunswick Rescue Squad maintains a website at www.ebrs.org.   Donations can be made directly at this site or 346 Cranbury Rd. East Brunswick, NJ 08816, Attn: Donations