In the life of a vehicle, 15 years is a long time especially if it is an ambulance used for taking close to a 1,000 calls a year. That ambulance has been out of service for quite a while. Recently the Lakewood First Aid Volunteer Squad showcased its brand new ambulance and cut the ribbon

PHOTOS: Emergency Services liaison Committeeman Meir Lichtenstein and other officials last night honored several individuals during the unveiling of the newly renovated Lakewood First Aid Squad quarters. The quarters, located within the OEM building, was recently renovated by several volunteers from the police department, Lakewood First Aid and others, at no cost to the taxpayers. The

The Township Committee honored Mr. Robert Haytas, for 3 decades of service as a member of Lakewood First Aid and EMS employee. At the Township meeting, the Mayor and Emergency Services Liaison Committeeman Meir Lichtenstein presented Mr. Haytas with a plaque, thanking him for his dedication. Also on hand, was his EMS Supervisor, Mr. Scott Carter.  “Mr. Haytas not

A new arrangement between the Lakewood Fire Department and Lakewood First Aid will help expedite the response times of the Lakewood First Aid squad, and ultimately save lives. The new arrangement will allow for the Lakewood First Aid squad to use part of the Monmouth Avenue Fire Station for the parking of one of its

Lakewood First Aid this evening held its first training for the Narcan antidote. About twenty volunteers took part in the class, which was given by EMS Supervisor Scott Carter and the Squad’s medical director Dr. James Tanis. The antidote, which is used to reverse the affects of heroin overdoses, is currently being used by nearly

The Lakewood First Aid today received an old Fire Chief’s vehicle as a donation to their volunteer squad. “The vehicle will be used as a medical emergency first responder vehicle, which will benefit the rresidents of our town who rely on us for a prompt response in the time of a medical emergency,” says Moe Heinemann, Captain of

Mayor Akerman and Committeeman Lichtenstien – the liason to the Township’s Emergency Services – took part in the Lakewood First Aid team’s installement and awards ceremony last night. The event, which took place at the D-Lux restaurant, celebrated the installment of the new Line Officers, and the presenting of lifesaving awards to several individual team members who

In the event of a motor vehicle accident with pinned patients, Lakewood is lucky enough to have ready, able and available hands to help out. On Sunday, the Lakewood First Aid squad held an extrication drill for the training in of new members, as well as for the continued training of the current members. The drill at the DPW yard, gave

Lakewood First Aid helped coordinate and took part in a Mass Casualty Incident training drill this week in Lakewood, simulating a school bomb leaving close to 2 dozen injured and some fatalities. The rescue crews were not only tasked with treating 20 patients presenting with a variety of injuries commonly found with an explosion (Fractures, Burns,