EMT Member Graduates From Program

BERKELEY – The Officers and members of the Bayville EMS would like to congratulate member Rachel Golini on graduating from the EMT Basic Course at the Ocean County Training Center in Waretown!

Rachel started as a Cadet at the age of 16 and has since turned 18 and has transitioned over to a full member. Since January of this year, Rachel has attended almost 20 weeks and well over 250 hours of intensive training through the EMT program that is taught by Hackensack Meridian Health on pre-hospital medicine, skills and techniques that strengthens her abilities to become an even better provider to her community and to the patients she will encounter throughout her career. Rachel accomplished this all while she was finishing up high school and preparing for college in which she intends on going for biomedical engineering.

They wish Rachel all of the luck on her Nation Registry EMT Exam and can’t wait until we can get her out in the field! Good luck Rachel, you got this!

What To Do After An Auto Accident

By Phyllis Brown Holiday City at Berkeley EMS

BERKELEY - Do you know what to do after you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident? Here are some things you should know to ensure everyone’s safety and simplify your insurance claim.

1. If anyone suffered serious injury call 9-1-1 immediately. If the collision is minor, pull your vehicle off the roadway to prevent other accidents.

2. Wait for the police before discussing the accident. Get the officer’s name, department and badge number as well as a copy of the police report, if available.

3. If there are no injuries, police may not respond. Take pictures and notes to help file a police report or an insurance claim.

4. Before leaving the scene, exchange information: Name, Address, Phone No., Insurance Co. and Policy No., Driver’s License, Plate No., Make and Model of vehicle.

5. Get names and phone numbers of any witnesses.

6. Call your insurance company right away.

BTW: Crosswalks are for pedestrians, not your front tires. And stop signs are for everyone.

All our volunteer squads need more volunteers. Bored? Want to do something meaningful? Join HCBEMS at 100 Port Royal Drive, (732) 240-4999, and volunteer for an interesting job where the greatest rewards are not financial. We cover almost 11,000 homes. Without volunteers there is no free EMS. Work one 12-hour day a week. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Tuesday-Friday. Get an education, a uniform, time on an ambulance, and a chance to be useful and needed. Maybe get to use the siren! Have a happy and healthy summer!