South Orange Rescue Squad Cadets Bring Home the Gold in the Bayshore State Cadet Competition

On Saturday June 11, 2017, the South Orange Rescue Squad took part in the 5th Annual Bayshore EMS Cadet Competition in Keyport, New Jersey at the Keyport First Aid Squad.   This event brought Emergency Medical Services cadet teams from New York and New Jersey together for a two day event that combines EMS skill competitions, educational experiences, training, and socializing with like-minded peers.  Many volunteer ambulance squads across the state have cadet programs where teenagers train alongside adult members to provide emergency medical care to their community.  “These cadet groups are valuable feeder programs to help critical volunteer shortages in squads.” according to South Orange Rescue Squad President Troy Balog.  “We’ve had our cadet program for three years and many former cadets are now active adult members, including our current 1st Lieutenant!  We are all volunteer, do not charge for our services, and exist on donations, so people who give so much of their time are highly valued.” Competing against 35 other cadet teams, the South Orange Rescue Squad team won both first place in the “Advanced Team” category as well as the “Grand Champion” award for highest all around score.   This is the first time the South Orange squad has entered the competition.  “I wasn’t sure what to expect.” said team member EMT Cole Fitzsimmons.  “We train a lot at South Orange so I felt that we were ready for it....
Source: JEMS: Journal of Emergency Medical Services News - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tags: Training News Source Type: news