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New Vernon Volunteer First Aid Squad

THIS PAGE IS NOT MONITORED 24/7. If you have an emergency please dial 9-1-1. Proudly serving the residents of Harding Township since 1974.

All Volunteers, All the Time!

08/30/2025

Sun’s out, rigs out 💪🚒☀️

08/26/2025

✨ Today on Women’s Equality Day, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere including the incredible women who serve right here in our community. 💪🚑❤️

08/08/2025

Whether it's blazing heat or pouring rain,
safe driving starts with preparation!
Check your car's systems
Keep an emergency kit handy
Never leave kids or pets in a hot car
Slow down and give extra space in wet weather
Stay alert, stay safe, and get home to your loved ones.

07/27/2025

Severe weather can create hazardous road conditions.
If you find yourself driving on slick roads during a downpour, slow down and remember the basics.
If you come across high water, Turn Around, Don't Drown!

07/25/2025

Drivers — watch out for walkers, runners, bicyclists, and everything in between.

Pedestrians — follow the rules of the road and use crosswalks when available.

07/09/2025

🚨 Heat Kills. Don’t Risk It. ☀️🚗

Did you know July is the deadliest month for child hot car deaths? These tragedies are preventable. Always check the back seat, lock your car, and never leave a child unattended.

Let’s raise awareness and save lives this summer.

07/04/2025

07/02/2025

In recognition of National AED Awareness Month in June, we searched to locate AEDs at various locations around town. Here's what we found at the Jockey Hollow Visitor Center!

06/20/2025

KNOW THE SIGNS: With highs in the mid-90s and heat indices pushing 100-105° across many states for several days, heat exhaustion and heat stroke will become a concern if you don't find a good way to stay hydrated and cool. Not all of these symptoms have to be present at once -- and heat stroke patients may well continue to sweat from exertion -- but let this serve as a general guideline. Note that slurred speech and confusion may also be noted for heat stroke signs.

06/14/2025

Big congratulations to our newest Junior EMT Caroline Gilbert for passing her NREMT exam!
Caroline is a junior at Kent Place school and
has been working hard to complete this milestone. She's now officially a certified EMT and ready to serve the community with skill and heart.

06/11/2025

Our Steak & Lobster Dinner was a sizzling success! 🥩🦞 Here is a video highlighting our
amazing entertainment! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported us — we couldn't have done it without you. See you next year for another unforgettable night!"

06/06/2025

🚑 First Aid Friday: This week we’re highlighting the stair chair! Whether it’s tight staircases or narrow hallways, this tool helps us safely transport patients when a stretcher just won’t fit. Comfort, control, and care — every step of the way. 👣🪑

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Winter Tips...

With colder weather coming there is a greater risk of hypothermia. The risk is greatest in small children, older adults and those exposed to the cold for long periods of time. When the body loses heat faster than it can produce it the body’s core temperature begins to fall. Hypothermia occurs when the body temperature drops below 95 degrees.

As the body’s temperature begins to drop, shivering begins to occur. Shivering is the body’s first mechanism to produce additional heat. As the body’s temperature continues to drop the body shifts blood flow to the core to protect itself. As blood flow to the brain is reduced a feeling of drowsiness, confusion, memory loss, slurred speech, and lack of coordination can occur, all of which can result in further risk of hypothermia.

Hypothermia can be caused by staying out in the cold too long, being in wet clothing or inadequate clothing for the weather. Heat loss primarily occurs from radiation off of exposed skin areas, the head the face and neck. Heat loss also occurs from contact with either the cold ground or cold water. Wind dissipates the thin warm layer of air surrounding your body. Wind chill can be a major factor in the loss of body heat. Being out in wet, wind driven snow, when not properly dressed for the conditions, can result in significant loss of body heat. Parents with children should be especially mindful of this.

If you suspect either you or someone else is suffering from hypothermia, call 9-1-1. Gently move the person out of the cold to a warm dry location, if possible. Insulate the person’s body from the cold ground. Remove wet clothing and, cover the person with layers of blankets or coats. Use warm compresses, if available, to the neck, chest and groin area. f traveling in a car, in addition to carrying the equipment necessary to keep you moving on the road during winter conditions, carry extra blankets or a large garbage bag (cut a hole in the top for your head and place the garbage bag over you) to trap body heat. STAY WARM, avoid hypothermia.