The rain forced a cancellation of this year’s parade but FRS members stood for our annual group photo in front of FRS HQ. Thanks to those who turned out for the annual ceremony at the Fanwood Memorial Library, which did proceed in light drizzle. Squad members also paused for the annual Fire Department memorial service for fallen members.

Fanwood Council honored Bob Kruthers for his 60 years of service to the Fanwood Rescue Squad during the May 22nd regular council meeting coinciding with EMS Week. Bob was a recipient of the Borough’s Volunteer of the Month award in 2009 and earned a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Statewide EMS Conference in 2014.

Bob’s 60 years with FRS have been an inspiration to many of us. His humility and humanity remind us every day why we do what we do. Pictured with Bob are Councilman and Squad member Tom Kranz and Mayor Mahr, who presented Bob with a crystal plate inscribed with the Borough Seal. Congratulations Bob, and thank you!

The Fanwood Rescue Squad is proud to name EMT Karolyn Buckridee the recipient of this year’s EMS excellence award at the Overlook Medical Center Dinner on May 24th at Berkeley Plaza, Berkeley Heights, NJ. Karolyn maintains a high standard of care that benefits not only our patients but all of us who serve with her. She is currently in medical school at the American University of Antigua and could not attend the dinner, but her mom Patty Buckridee, squad vice president, accepted for her. Congratulations to Karolyn and we hope you come home to visit soon!