On March 3rd, the Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad responded to a 9-1-1 call at St Teresa of Avila Church for a fall victim. Sr Frances Marie, sacristan at the church, fell down the side steps of the church, injuring herself. The Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad answreed her call for help and and accoding to the parisht, "administered top-notch care in rescuing Sr Frances Marie". In appreciation for that call, as well as all that the Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad does for the community, Monsignor Robert Meyer, (affectionately known as Fr Bob) offered his appreciation with a donation to the Squad.
Pictured here are Fr Bob of St Teresa of Avila Church; Denise Barber, EMT; Beverly Brown, Crew Chief; and John Buscaino, President of the Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad.
The all-volunteer First Aid Squad is always looking for new members to join its ranks. All needed training, uniforms and equipment is provided. The Squad is funded entirely through private donations and provides all services free of charge. For information, please call 908-277-9479, or click HERE..
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