(above) The entire staff of the Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Since 1962
Just as area residents and businesses depend on the First Aid Squad to be there when they call 9-1-1, the Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad relies on the generosity of donations from its Summit neighbors to help finance the vital, life-saving operations it provides for our community. Each year, tax-deductible donations directly fund the purchase of medical supplies and equipment, and are used to help off-set the cost of professional training for First Aid Squad volunteers.
While many towns have shifted to hiring paid Emergency Medical Services (EMS) units, Summit remains one of the exceptions with its team of full-time, dedicated Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) volunteers, many of whom are Summit residents. With over 60 active members, the Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad answers an average of more than 2,100 calls a year, saving Summit taxpayers over one million dollars annually.
“An annual fundraising appeal letter was recently mailed by the First Aid Squad to all homes and businesses in Summit,” explains Summit Mayor Nora Radest. “I encourage every citizen to consider making a donation to this vitally important community organization. Dedicated EMS volunteers respond our calls for help every day here in Summit. We need them, and the squad needs your support.”
In addition to its staff of adult members, the Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad includes 20 junior members, high school students ages 16 and older that assist in emergency calls. Juniors attend training sessions, participate in junior meetings and squad activities, and serve on a regularly scheduled crew shifts each week.
The Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad, Inc. is an independent non-profit corporation dedicated to providing emergency medical services (EMS), non-emergency ambulance transportation, and safety training to the Summit community. All of its services are provided free of charge and funded entirely through private donations.
For information on membership and to donate securely on-line, please go to summitems.org
(above) The officers and trustees of the Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad with Mayor Radest.
