[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8360]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FLORHAM PARK MEMORIAL FIRST AID 
                              SQUAD, INC.

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 2011

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Florham 
Park Memorial First Aid Squad of Florham Park, New Jersey on 
celebrating their 60th Anniversary as of May 30th, 2011.
  On May 30th, 1951 the Florham Park Memorial First Aid Squad was 
dedicated in fond tribute to those who served or gave their all in our 
defense.
  The all-volunteer Florham Park Memorial First Aid Squad provides 
service 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. They cover 
7\1/2\ square miles and service 12,600 residents along with businesses, 
schools, colleges, assisted living facilities, local streets and 
highways, as well as provide mutual aid to neighboring towns.
  The Florham Park Memorial First Aid Squad is a non-profit 
organization financially supported only by donations; comprised 100 
percent of volunteers. Students, professionals and retirees from all 
walks of life lend time to serve their community. Auxiliary members 
also volunteer on committees to preserve the house and grounds, as well 
as organize special social events.
  The Florham Park Memorial First Aid Squad handles approximately 1,200 
calls per year. A typical crew includes an experienced chief, an EMT-B 
and driver, and a probationary member (who has served less than 6 
months on the squad). Responsibilities of the crew on call include, 
remaining in town during the shift, inspecting ambulance and equipment, 
and responding to 911 calls, along with drills and instruction.
  Aside from time responding to calls, volunteers of the first aid 
squad complete numerous hours of rigorous training preparing for any 
situation that may arise. Their selfless donation of their time, 
tireless commitment to service and compassion for others sets these 
volunteers apart from others.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
the Florham Park Memorial First Aid Squad as they celebrate their 60th 
Anniversary.

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