August 5, 2008
National Night Out was well attended by the residents of Bogota. The ambulance corps had a table and participated in an extrication drill along with the Bogota Fire Department and the Bogota Rescue Squad. There were good comments about the drill made by most who attended. A special thanks to James Hoover's parents who helped man the table during the extrication event.
The August business meeting was held at 9:00 PM.
July 28, 2008
The annual Police Night Out will be held Tuesday August 5, 2008 from 6 to 9 PM at Olsen Park, Bogota, NJ. There will be several exhibits and demonstrations. For Bogota First Aid Squad Members, this is our meeting night. The meeting will be delayed until 9:00 PM to allow members to attend the event. Notices will be made via Pager, Mail and E-mail.
July 27, 2008
On July 22 in Maplewood, Missouri a EMT/Firefighter was killed in a shooting ambush during a fire. Click here for a report from JEMS on the incident Apparently the fire was staged the shooting occurred from across the street. Let's all be careful out there...
July 24, 2008
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of William "Jerry" Schwartz, director of the Bergen County EMS Training Center. Jerry fought a hard battle against pancreatic cancer. Jerry was instrumental in revising the EMT program in Bergen County and has helped thousands of people become EMTs' Jerry was the past chief of the Paramus Rescue Squad, an EMT Instructor, Rescue Instructor and CPR instructor. Jerry is survived by his wife and children.
Two viewings are scheduled, Saturday 5 to 8 PM and the Van der Plaat Funeral Home in Paramus, NJ and on Sunday from 3 to 8 PM. The funeral procession will start at 9 am on Monday July 28 and travel to Lincoln Park, NJ with internment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus. The repast will be at the ELKS lodge in Paramus, off RT 17.
July 22, 2008
Ed Rode of the Bogota Fire Department routinely takes photos of the Bogota Emergency Services. Recently Ed provided some pictures to the Squad. Click here for the pictures.
July 17, 2008 - Alert
Suspicious activity has been seen around Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, NJ. An unknown female was observed in the parking lot taking pictures. She was approached by security and she stated that she was taking pictures of ambulances and emergency vehicles. See the Alerts page for more details
May 19, 2008
The squad participated in a "Driving Under the Influence" drill sponsored by BACSA. The drill was well received. Here is a comment from Councilperson Tito Jackson who is also a squad member:
I would like to take the opportunity to thank all of you who participated in making the DUI Drill a success. It is a credit to Bogota and members of the first aid squad, you truly put on an impressive demonstration. I have received many accolades from both inside and outside the state EMS circle who have said how professional all of you were and how smoothly the drill went. It is something the squad and all of the emt's paramedics, fireman, police officers and members of BASCA can be proud of.
I would also like to take this time to wish all of you a Happy EMS week. Again I thank all of you for your participation in making this a great success. I have attached a link to some of the pictures I received and as soon as the video is compiled I will get a copy to all of you.
Tito
April 23, 2008
The Bogota First Aid Squad is pleased to announce that Dr. Phillip Walden of Hackensack University Medical Center has agreed to be the squads medical director. This will allow the squad to deliver more advanced care in the near future.
The squad also received two new Defib-Tech defibrillators. Both have been placed in-service. The old Medtronic Physiocontrol units have been traded-in.
April 19, 2008
The coin-toss was a huge success. The squad thanks the residents of Bogota and those who pass through our town for the generous contributions. Special thanks to members: Azzolini, Berthold, Ferris, Herr, Hodge, Hoover, Kearns, and LaFerrera for their efforts. We also thank Kim Popadich for her help in making the signs.
April 1, 2008
The first annual coin-toss is to be held on April 19 and 20, weather permitting. The locations are at Main St and Palisades Ave, and at Larch Ave and Main St.
The two replacement defibrillators are on back order and we are waiting for them to be released. We also are required to have a medical director to supervise the administration of the defibrillators.
We had a three-way tie for the most call responses for the month of March 2008. The winners are:
March 4, 2008
Congratulations to Antonio Velez on the birth of his daughter. The squad will send flowers to the mother and will purchase a $50 US savings bond for the daughter.
The 2008 Comedy night was a success. Thanks to Charlmarie and the entire Hanley family for their help.
Some house-keeping items for the month of March:
February 5, 2008
The squad congratulates our new EMT graduates on completing the EMT-B Fall 2007 course at the Bergen County EMS Training Center:
- Frank Azzolini
- Leanne Cordero
- Marinella Santana
January 8, 2008
All members are requested to send an Email to bogota.firstaid@gmail.com so we can update our Email records.
Noel Matzinger has declined the office of recording secretary. The president will appoint Anna Ferris to that position for the remainder of 2008.
January 6, 2008
The annual Mayor and Council re-organization meeting will be Saturday January 5, 2008 in the senior center at 1:00 PM. All line-officers and administrative officers are requested to attend and be sworn-in.