The Fanwood Rescue Squad took possession of its new ambulance on Friday, February 23, 2018. The color scheme is a departure from the brown and tan combination that was the standard since 1977, though those elements still exist. The ambulance, which will replace a 17 year old model, is a 2017 Braun Signature Series on a Ford 350 chassis with 6.7 liter diesel engine and 4-wheel drive. All drivers will be trained on the new ambulance before it is put into service. The Squad is grateful to the taxpayers of Fanwood, who financed the $202,875 cost.

Wesley Lewis, 12, son of Squad Sergeant Ian Lewis, was recognized as Fanwood’s Volunteer of the Month by the Mayor and Council for his work in support of the annual Go Red for Women’s Heart Health campaign. Wes, who is being Bar Mitzvah’d in September, did his mitzvah project of spreading the word about heart disease in women, raising $350 for the American Heart Association and participating in the Go Red event at The Chelsea on February 2^nd. Wesley was accompanied by his sister, Elana, and father Ian. Wes was presented with a print of Fanwood’s historic train station by Councilman Tom Kranz.

The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Police Athletic League presented the Fanwood Rescue Squad with a donation of $1,000 for the squad’s support of PAL football games last year. Pictured, left to right, Fanwood Police Chief Richard Trigo who is on the PAL board; Councilwoman Kathy Mitchell; PAL President Shawn Johnson; PAL Board Member and football coordinator Bruce Moran; Ed Winsor, president of the Fanwood Rescue Squad; EMTs Adam Miksis and Nick Tripodi; Councilman Tom Kranz, also a squad member.