Summit EMS Responses – November 2023
During the month of November, Summit’s EMS volunteers responded to 218 emergency calls.
Responses included 128 medical emergencies; 13 falls; 28 motor vehicle accidents; 18 traumatic injuries; one allergic reaction; 16 cases of overdose or poisoning; four responses to a medical alarm; four pedestrians struck by a vehicle, and two responses to a fire scene. Squad Volunteers also provided three “lift assists” to patients who did not require transport to a hospital.
16 emergency calls were answered by an off-duty “back-up crew” of volunteers responding from home or work when the on-duty crew was busy. Summit volunteers also provided mutual aid assistance to neighboring towns 16 times. 16 patients transported to a hospital by Squad members also received advanced life support care from hospital-based paramedics who accompanied the Squad’s ambulance. During November, Squad volunteers transported 168 patients to 4 different hospitals.
The Squad also provided ambulance coverage at two community events in Summit as well as much of the manpower for the Summit Frozen Turkey Drive on 11/19.
The Squad answers calls for help 24 hours a day and at a variety of locations. August responses included 55 to a patient’s home or apartment; 43 for accidents or medical emergencies on streets or highways; two in a public park or athletic field; one in a recreation facility; two in public buildings; seven at a local business; five at a bar or restaurant, and 10 to a health care professional’s office. There were also 27 medical incidents at Summit’s train station; 16 at a local behavioral health facility; one on the grounds of Overlook Medical Center; 16 to an assisted living facility, seven in a house of worship; 11 on a sidewalk or parking lot, three in a public building, one at Summit’s Public Library, two at a school, one on an athletic field, six at a recreation facility, and one in a hotel.
The all-volunteer First Aid Squad, responds to emergency calls 24/7, is entirely funded through private donations and does not bill for service. The Squad is always looking for new volunteers to join its ranks. All needed training, uniforms and equipment is provided. For information on becoming a volunteer, or donating to the squad please call 908-277-9479, or visit their web site at: summitems.org.
