EAST BRUNSWICK — Most times their role is to prevent people from leaving this world. This past Monday evening, Dec 5th, the crew of an East Brunswick Rescue Squad ambulance helped bring a new life into this world. After dialing 911 at about 8:20pm Monday, the squad was dispatched to a local hotel for a women in labor. The expecting mom did exactly what she should have right after her water broke by not waiting and calling 911. Paramedics were also dispatched from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital as a precaution. Volunteer rescue squad members Sue Bender-Klien, Fred Beisser and Jimmy Chen were the first EMTs to arrive. They did an evaluation to make sure their patient was stable and then proceeded to meet the Paramedics who also confirmed the patient’s condition. Since contractions were still about 3 minutes apart with no crowning and this being the first baby for this patient, paramedics were released and the crew proceeded with the patient to St. Peters Hospital. On their way, EMT Sue Bender-Klein noticed that the patient had started to crown and directed that the ambulance pull immediately over for the imminent delivery. At 8:51 P.M., a healthy 7 pound, 1 ounce, baby boy was successfully delivered on the ambulance. Paramedics were again dispatched and were met on the way to St. Peters to confirm mom and baby were doing fine. On arrival at the St. Peter’s ER, mom, baby and the EMS team were greeted with cheers from the doctors and nurses who were on duty. While getting calls for women in labor is not rare, it is very unusual to have a baby born on an ambulance especially in East Brunswick where area hospitals are only 10-15 minutes away. Most volunteer EMTs rarely get to experience such an event and many who have been doing this for 20-30 years are still waiting. This was the second delivery for both Fred and Sue which is akin to hitting the lottery twice.
The East Brunswick Rescue Squad will be celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2012. This is an all volunteer organization whose financial support comes solely from donations. Tax deductible donations can be sent to EBRS at 346 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick NJ 08816.
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June 3rd, 2011
The East Brunswick Rescue Squad and the St. Bartholomew’s Knights of Columbus are teaming up to have a “Special” Blood Drive this Sunday, June 5th, at St. Bartholomew’s Church (470 Ryders Lane) from 8am-2pm. Summer shortages are common but having the low levels we are experiencing now is especially concerning. Obviously we need all blood types but if you are type Rh negative (A-, B- and O-), or type O+, we especially could use your help now.. Please consider donating a pint of blood this Sunday at St. Bartholomew’s Church. Also, please consider telling a friend or family member about this situation. It impacts every one of us.
If you think you can donate, please contact John Hosie or the East Brunswick Rescue Squad at 732-387-8388 so that we can anticipate the number of donors we think we’ll have to make sure adequate staff from NJ blood services is available. You can also directly register by going to: http://tinyurl.com/blooddrive-ebrs
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May 9th, 2011
On Tuesday, May 17th Hooters of East Brunswick will to donate 20% of merchandise and food sales to the East Brunswick Rescue Squad. You must bring a copy of the certificate below with you and present it to your server in order for 20% of your bill to be donated (click on it to download a copy).
Thank you to Brunswick Hooters and Brill’s Karate for their support!
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April 8th, 2011
Wendy’s on Route 18 in East Brunswick is donating 10% of their proceeds between 5pm and 8pm on Friday, April 8th to the East Brunswick Rescue Squad. This event is being co-sponsored by Brill’s Karate. Please stop by and grab a bite to eat. Our rescue squad can really use the donation.
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February 3rd, 2011
The East Brunswick Rescue Squad and St. Bartholomew’s Knights of Columbus will hold an Emergency Blood Drive 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 6 at St. Bartholomew’s Church, 470 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick.
Blood-supply levels are at a critical low in the area. With the recent wave of snowstorms and ice storms, New Jersey Blood Services was forced to cancel a large number of blood drives, drastically affecting an already low blood supply.
Potential donors are asked to call John Hosie or the East Brunswick Rescue Squad at 732-387-8388 so organizers may request adequate staff from New Jersey Blood Services.
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