Congratulations to EMTs Madison Lawton and Nick Routé upon their graduation from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School this week. We hope to see them on calls over the summer and beyond. Good luck, Madison and Nick!

The Fanwood Rescue Squad received a grant of $1,000 from New Jersey American Water at the June 18th Borough Council meeting. Accepting the grant from NJAW’s Manager of Operations Michael Bange (left) was squad president Ed Winsor, accompanied by (left to right) squad members Chrissy O’Connor, Maggie Richard, Lily Hsiao, Nam-June Joe and Steve Siegal….

Congratulations to Bob Kruthers, who was honored June 10th with a luncheon to celebrate his 60 years with the Fanwood Rescue Squad. Bob and Grace, married almost 70 years, were guests at the Carriage House in Fanwood for a catered lunch and cake featuring guests who included current and past squad members, Mayor Mahr, Council…

The Rescue Squad’s new ambulance made its public debut on Memorial Day, May 28, 2018, in the annual parade honoring those who gave their lives in the name of our freedom. Squad members and family members turned out for the event with Wes and Elana Lewis walking the banner.

Congratulations to longtime member Jamie Pedinoff for being named our EMT of the Year at the annual Overlook Medical Center EMS Awards Dinner held at the Summit Hotel on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. Below are the remarks delivered by squad Captain Patty Buckridee. —————————————– The officers and member of the Fanwood Rescue Squad take great…

The Fanwood Rescue Squad’s free CPR classes are offered to residents of Fanwood and Scotch Plains during EMS Week. The classes are designed for the public and includes CPR/AED and choking management for adults, children and infants. Due to an overwhelming response, both available classes are already full. We appreciate the interest. These courses are taught…

Congratulations to EMT Nick Routé, recipient of this year’s Shield Award from the Knights of Columbus, Father Nelligan Council at St. Bart’s Church. His award, for outstanding service to his community, was presented by squad President Ed Winsor.  Also present for the awards was Nick’s parents, Rita and Joe. Joe Routé is a Fanwood volunteer…

The crew at the Rockin’ for Autism Fair, a daylong awareness and fundraiser for Autism New Jersey run by the Banks family of Fanwood. Among the crew at this year’s event were Shreya Kachroo, Jeff Downing, Nick Tripodi, Ed Winsor and Councilman and squad member Tom Kranz.

Brownie Troop 40827 from McGinn Elementary School paid a visit to the Rescue Squad on Thursday, March 15th, 2018. Thanks to hosts Shreya Kachroo, Chrissy O’Connor, Ed Winsor  and Madison Lawton.

The Fanwood Rescue Squad had crews on standby during the entirety of the snowstorm that descended on us on Wednesday, March 7th, 2018. The storm dropped about a foot of wet, heavy snow that brought down numerous trees and power lines, some of the worst damage seen since Hurricane Sandy. A live electrical wire came…