Spotswood
From Leo Servis, Director of EMS:
Dear Spotswood Residents,
It has been brought to my attention that some residents have expressed concern about the recent fund drive on behalf of the Spotswood Volunteer First Aid Squad, Inc. and some confusion as to the status of the organization.
In April 2006, the Spotswood Emergency Medical Services was formed to help supplement the response of the volunteer members. Unfortunately, the ranks of the volunteer system have been diminished, and surrounding towns could not guarantee coverage in the event of an emergency. This created a great burden and considerable concern when answering emergency calls. Thus, paid EMT's were employed to staff an ambulance in town at all times.
In addition to the creation of the paid staff of the Spotswood Emergency Medical Services, the volunteers of Spotswood First Aid Squad, Inc. are still very much an active organization. The volunteers are still utilized to answer emergency calls and stand by at sporting and civic events within the town. The volunteer squad is constantly recruiting members, but it is very hard to retain them when members have to work several jobs to support their families. This leaves very little time for volunteering.
The funds collected via donations are used for several main components within the volunteer squad. Donations are used for such things as insurance, vehicle maintenance,equipment, supplies, uniforms and training. Your donations have always been the lifeline of the survival of the volunteer squad.
Please keep in mind that the paid staff of the Spotswood Emergency Medical Services is a completely different entity than the volunteers of the Spotswood First Aid Squad, Inc. If you should have any questions, I would be glad to address them to help you understand the vital importance of both organizations.
Leo B. Servis
Director of EMS
August 28, 2006
Spotswood First Aid Squad, Inc.
P.O. Box 231
Spotswood NJ 08884
732-251-2125
Fund Drive
The Spotswood Volunteer First Aid Squad is a non-profit organization comprised of dedicated volunteers. We continue to exist only through the generous contributions of our residents. This is the only fund raising activity that we conduct all year. We ask for your support so that we may continue to provide professional staff and a rapid response in your time of need.
The contributions received from our fund drive help us to defray general operating expenses including vehicle maintenance, equipment, training and donations to local organizations. We are also very proud to provide assistance to the families of our brothers and sisters who have lost their lives in the line of duty while serving their communities.
Unfortunately, voluntarism has become very scarce in many communities. We are always looking for motivated men and women who would like to make a difference. Training is provided for free so please stop in our DeVoe Avenue headquarters and pick up an application today.
We ask that you help us that we may continue to help others. From the volunteers of the Spotswood First Aid Squad, we thank you for your continued support.
You may send your tax-deductible contributions to:
Spotswood First Aid Squad, Inc.
P.O. Box 231
Spotswood NJ 08884
Remember: no amount is too small! Please help.