Hardyston Township First Aid Squad

HTFAS Participates in Monthly Training

htfas — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:54:06 +0000

04/19/12 – The subject of this months training was Patient Assessment. Issues reviewed were how to assess a patient properly, making the patient comfortable and being observant of surroundings.

Next scheduled training session is Thursday May 17th.

HTFAS Participates in Monthly Training

admin — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:33:51 +0000

On Thursday, March 22nd, 2012, members of the Hardyston First Aid Squad participated in a monthly training/review session that covered fracture care, patient care during such injuries, and immobilizing vs. splinting. Covered in the training was what type of equipment to use for a specific injury as far as backboard, Robinson Stretcher, Reeves or standard stretcher. Also covered was wound care, fracture care and splinting materials.

During the training, patient comfort and care was stressed as the number one rule of any call requiring any of the procedures reviewed.

The next scheduled training for the Squad is on April 19th.

ZUMBA BENEFIT on February 11th a Success!

admin — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:00:40 +0000

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CAME OUT TO SUPPORT OUR CAUSE! We enjoyed meeting everyone and had a great time! We are looking forward to having more of these classes in the future! Thanks again! We have a great community!

The Hardyston First Aid Squad presents you with: ZUMBA FITNESS February 11, 2012 at 2pm-3:30pm. Come join our squad for a 90 minute Zumba workout! Help support the people who volunteer their time to help our community in their time of need. The price is $15.00 per person. If it snows, come on Feb 12, 2012 at 2pm! We would love to see you there!

Hardyston 5K Fun Run to Benefit the Guardians of the Ribbon June 2nd

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:57:57 +0000

On Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 , Hardyston Twp is sponsoring a 5K Fun Run at 9 am to benefit Guardians of the Ribbon local support for women with cancer. This will be held at the Hardyston Sports and Recreation Complex on Wheatsworth Road. For more information call 973.827.9734. Online registration available at www.bestrace.com

Beautiful Baby Girl Born in Rig 44!

admin — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 01:00:32 +0000

August 2011. A beautiful baby girl was delivered in Rig 44 by Hardyston Township First Aid Squad members.

The baby was a very healthy 8 pounds 1 oz and 21.25 inches long. Both baby and mother are doing wonderfully.

Former Hardyston Police Sargeant and HTFAS member Robert E. Keyes passed away

admin — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:58:44 +0000

Former Hardyston Police Sargeant and First Aid Squad member, Robert E. Keyes, passed away on July 25, 2011.

Our hearts go out to his wife, Mary, and his family.

Hardyston Council and First Aid Squad Join Battle Against Women’s Cancer

admin — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:27:41 +0000

After adopting a resolution at a council meeting, Hardyston became the first town in Sussex County to join the Guardians of the Ribbon Northern New Jersey Chapter, bringing awareness for women battling breast cancer in their community. The Town Council joined with the Hardyston First Aid Squad in their resolution to acknowledge “Cares Enough to Wear Pink” taking place Oct. 25 to 27th. Mayor Ken Kievit and the Hardyston Town Council, together with the First Aid Squad, wore pink to show support for those women battling cancer. “Our purpose was to raise awareness and bring people together, but also to give those who are battling this disease an overwhelming feeling of hope and knowledge that they have our support,” stated Township Manager Marianne Smith. Mayor Kievit agreed that our purpose with this effort is to support struggling members of our community by letting them know they are not alone in their battle. First Aid Squad Captain Patrice Bell clarified next steps. “Our squad, with support of the town council, plans to organize several campaigns to fight for those who have lost the ability to fight for themselves. We will be asking for public support and working to raise understanding and awareness.”

Guardians of the Ribbon is a non-profit organization that drives PINK Fire Trucks across the United States, a movement that was started in Phoenix, Arizona by firefighter Dave Graybill. Through the program, pink fire trucks are brought to cities where fundraisers are being held to generate spectators who are invited to sign the truck as a survivor, in memory of someone, or just in support. Most of the proceeds remain within the community where the fundraiser is held to assist families that may be struggling. As the pink fire truck makes its way across the country, it is our job to also raise awareness in our own community. Perhaps the Pink Heals Tour’s most surprising attribute is that the organization makes no money. Instead of gathering funds to distribute to cancer victims through its own efforts, the Pink Heals Tour’s initiative is to influence and inspire communities to set up their own cancer relief funds.

To learn more please go to www.pinkfiretrucks.org or e-mail the Hardyston First Aid Squad at hardystonems@gmail.com.