Phillipsburg Emergency Squad

I want to make clear the EMS workers in Toms River and the state do a fantastic job. They are under so much pressure to get the job done. Our EMT's and Medics are our frontline heroes. It's sad that they are undermined as much as they are. It's time state representatives make EMS an essential seevice. While they are at it they should pass the law to make safe nurse patient ratios. What's happening in Toms River, and throughout the state is disgraceful. It shouldn't take 20 minutes for an ambulance to respond anywhere. We shouldn't have nurses taking care of 6/7 ill patients. Lives are at stake. A huge thank you to all our Medics, EMT's, and Nurses.

Jersey Coast Emergency News

Thank you to Kelly Bray and McWane Ductile for their very generous donation! This state of the art piece of equipment will benefit the residents of the Town of Phillipsburg and our surrounding communities for many years! Also, a very special THANK YOU to our very own Sgt. Cody Reiger! Sgt. Reiger is the commander of the Phillipsburg Emergency Squad’s Rescue program. Through his hard work and tireless effort, this project was completed

Phillipsburg First Responders Receive Cutting-Edge Drone Technology from McWane Ductile Join us in Phillipsburg, NJ, as McWane Ductile donates a thermal drone to enhance first responders search and rescue capabilities.

5 things you're going to miss about EMS

It won't be until you have hung up the radio, stripped off the uniform and had a chance to reflect when will you be able to realize your contributions

By Michael Morse

I learned a thing or two while I was running 911 calls. One of the most important things I learned was to always have a plan. More important than having a plan was having a Plan B. But it is of utmost importance to have a Master Plan:

THE MASTER PLAN: ALWAYS REMEMBER; YOU ARE GOING TO MISS THIS.

That's it. That's the master plan. Sorry if you expected something grandiose, earth shattering or ingenious. I simply don't have anything to share other than that. It took me 25 years to realize that I was going to miss it. I wish somebody had told me these five simple words years ago. Nobody did, but I am telling you now. You're going to miss this:

1) THE LITTLE OLD LADIES

Not because their maladies are challenging. Not because they need an EMT or paramedic and by god you showed up and saved their lives. Rather, you are going to miss the interaction. You will miss knowing that a lonely old lady became far less lonely because of your presence in her life. You will miss the feeling of well-being you derive from connecting with another human being, and being a positive influence in that person‘s life by providing comfort, competent medical care and a willing ear for somebody who needs it.

2) THE LITTLE YOUNG LADIES

You will miss feeling larger than life when a 4-year-old's eyes light up at the sight of you. You will miss laying your hand on their forehead, and telling the worried mom that her child‘s temperature is 103 degrees, and that the seizure activity was fairly common, and that in all likelihood it was a result of the elevated temp. You will miss wrapping the child in a blanket, and protecting her from the cold as you carry her out of her home and into the frigid night, then making her comfortable in your office, the one that speeds through deserted streets a few hours before dawn, and deliver her to the emergency room.

3) THE SUNRISE

You will miss witnessing night give way to daylight as you speed through that sleeping city or town to the daybreak emergency call. You are going to miss the satisfied exhaustion at the end of your shift, and remember that in the big scheme of things a call just before shift change has the potential to be the one that made all of the others tolerable.

4) YOUR PARTNER

You will have friends, siblings and spouses. You will have parents and teachers, children and acquaintances. But you will miss your partner more than any of them when it's over. Because when it is over, it is over. Never again will you have the confidant sitting next to you as you try to make sense of the remains of the 20-year-old girl whose life ended at the end of a rope. Nobody else will be able to grasp the emotional rollercoaster that you experience together — and nobody will ever see you at your most raw, when the blood has yet to dry on your uniform, and the sights and smells are still alive inside of you — not as a memory that is fading, but as a reality that has just occurred.

5) THE SATISFACTION

You knew that you wanted to do something that made a difference. You wanted to help people. You wanted to matter. You may have lost sight of the fact that you have accomplished your objectives. While you are “in the soup” it may seem as if you are accomplishing nothing. People live, people die; you did your job and the end result remained the same. But to the people whose lives sometimes depend on you, you have accomplished far more. It won't be until you have hung up the radio, stripped off the uniform, put up your feet and had a chance to reflect will you be able to realize your contributions.

At the end of your career, when the ink has not only dried, but has begun to fade from the pages of history, it all becomes clear. You DID matter. You were one of the ones who made a difference. And while you were too busy to realize just how important your contributions were, somebody, perhaps your partner, maybe a patient or even a bystander was not too busy to notice, and was able to take some of what you offered, and make it part of themselves, and become better at what they do, and continue to do.

You are going to miss this. It will always be part of who you are, and who you were will always be a part of what EMS is.

If you or someone in your department is interested, reach out to Sgt Reiger.

RIP Gloria & thank you for the many years of support. May GOD be with your family as they grieve this tremendous loss.

Obituary for Gloria A Decker at Devlin Funeral Home Gloria A. Decker, aged 91, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024. A lifelong resident of Phillipsburg, New Jersey, she was born on October 16, 1932, to parents Alfred R. Bates and Maeon Smith Bates. Gloria and her husband, Jay R. Decker, celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary on July 11th.

RIP Chief

Happy 4th of July! Stay safe everyone!

Congratulations to the Members and Officers of the Phillipsburg Fire Dept! Your hard work, dedication and professionalism didn’t go unnoticed!

Everybody always sees the back of the ambulance and the stories behind it. This is the cab. This is where we, the crew, live for up to 24 or more hours. This is where we laugh, we cry, we scream, and ask ourselves WTF just happened? This is where we plan our treatments, and our escape plans if things go south. This is where you learn more about your partner than most people ever will know. We live in the cab. It's our home during shift. We have our fights, our therapy sessions, our meals, and sometimes our naps. This is where we go "You good?" after THAT call. And we lie and say "Yeah" with a thousand yard stare. And then lose our s**t crying. No subject is off limits in the cab. Questions range from "How did I do on that call?" to "Is the rumour true about...?" And we will always answer with brutal honesty. So if you ever want to know what EMS is really like, climb in the cab and let's talk.

Today, one of our members Hannah graduated from Warren Tech. Congratulations Hannah we are so proud of you!

Please help, if you see Mr. Horton notify the local Police.

Congratulations Hannah! We are so proud of you & your many accomplishments. We wish you the very best in the next chapter of your amazing journey.

The next member of the Top Ten for Warren Tech's Class of 2024 is Hannah McDowall!!

Hannah is a Health Sciences career student. She has been very involved in the Warren Tech community, most notably as the Key Club President. She has served as the Vice-President of Student Government for the past two years and has planned a number of important school and community events in these dual roles. Hannah is an active member of the National Honor Society. This year, she won a silver medal at the SkillsUSA competition for First Aid/CPR. Hannah works at St. Luke’s Hospital as a work-study student and will soon transition from her student position to an Emergency Department Tech position. She is also an Emergency Squad volunteer who will start EMT school this month. Hannah will attend Warren County Community College in the Fall to pursue a degree in Nursing.

Congratulations Hannah and we wish you continued success!!!

Little late but Happy Dispatchers week & EMS week to our Dispatchers at the Warren County Communication Center! We appreciate all that you do for us everyday!

Happy Memorial Day! Thank you to the Brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our freedoms and the American way of life! May you all continue to rest in eternal peace.

Today starts National EMS week!

Come on out and welcome Jaxson home!

As we continue with 9-1-1 Public Education month, as a parent do you feel confident that your child knows how and when to dial 9-1-1?

Check out these quick tips to start that conversation with your not-so-little ones.

Over the weekend, some of the PES rescue team worked on honing their skills to provide the best care possible to our communities. Crews started with the basics of stabilization and worked up to 2 full advanced scenarios.

With the increase of truck traffic, a scenario was created to simulate rebar falling off of a construction vehicle and impaling a single driver. Extreme care must be taken to stabilize the impaled objects to prevent further injury to the patient.

After the objects were stabilized, they were cut between the patient and steering wheel where they were entangled utilizing a steady hand, cut off wheel and water to cool the metal. This prevents the patient from sustaining burns during the cutting process.

The extrication was completed successfully by the team in approximately 30 minutes from arrival to patient safely extricated.

Great job to everyone who attended!

Big THANK YOU to our Dispatchers at Warren County Communication Center (Local 3287A)! Your professionalism and hard work make our job so much easier.

Help out & donate to PHS Baseball, Support Stateliner Athletics.

Launch Digital fundraising for groups and teams

Please don’t travel unless it’s an emergency! Stay safe everyone!

Stay safe & please don’t travel unless it’s an emergency

Help support our brothers and sisters at Stewartsville Volunteer Fire Company

Happy Easter!

**Be advised.... Substantial rain tonight into tomorrow**

A flood watch has been issued for our area ahead of this weekends storm, we urge you to be prepared

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
325 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

Sussex-Warren-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton- Including the cities of Washington, Reading, Easton, Allentown, Newton, and Bethlehem 325 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024
..FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northern New Jersey, including the following counties, Sussex and Warren and east central Pennsylvania, including the following counties, Berks, Lehigh and Northampton.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Widespread heavy rainfall of 2 to 3 inches is forecast from Friday night through Saturday evening with locally higher amounts possible. Excessive runoff may continue to cause rivers, creeks, and streams to rise through Sunday, even after the heavy rain has stopped.

This is the reality of the job we do! If you or someone you know is experiencing PTSD and need help please reach out to 988. Help is only a phone call away!

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