At approximately 18:15 hours, Whitehouse Rescue Squad was dispatched alongside Whitehouse Fire Company and Readington Township Police Department for a report of a lost individual on Cushetunk Mountain.
Upon arrival, crews initiated a coordinated land search, utilizing MSU 22-5 and Readington Police ATVs along with the CalTopo Search & Rescue application, to access the mountain before continuing approximately half a mile on foot along the trails.
Hunterdon County, NJ - Department of Public Safety aided in locating the individuals coordinates.
The individual was successfully located and found to be in no distress. Crews safely escorted the individual and their dog off the mountain.
A great example of teamwork and coordination between our local emergency services agencies, resulting in a safe and successful outcome for all involved!
Whitehouse Rescue Squad is excited to announce the addition of the new Stryker Pro-Mini Pediatric Restraint Systems to our ambulances!
These specialized devices are designed to provide a safe and secure method of transporting our youngest patients, allowing our crews to better accommodate the unique needs of pediatric patients during emergency transport.
By continually investing in modern, innovative equipment, we are able to further enhance the safety and quality of care we provide to our community.
These vital equipment upgrades are made possible through the generosity and continued support of our community. Your donations directly contribute to advancements in patient care and help ensure our crews have the equipment necessary to provide the highest level of emergency medical services.
From all of us at Whitehouse Rescue, we thank you for your continued support!
Whitehouse Rescue Squad was dispatched to Route 78 for a reported motor vehicle crash involving an overturned vehicle with two occupants entrapped.
Heavy Rescue 22-5 and Rescue BLS 22-55 arrived first due and immediately began stabilizing the vehicle and initiating extrication efforts. Heavy Rescue 36-5 (South Branch Emergency Services, Inc.) arrived shortly after and assisted with the extrication process.
Through coordinated efforts between responding crews, both occupants were successfully extricated from the vehicle in stable condition.
On Sunday, September 27th, members representing the Whitehouse Rescue Squad completed the Raritan Township Fire Company and Hunterdon Health 14th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.
FF/EMT Evan Lundy, FF/EMT Anthony Mondelli, and EMT Sophie Esarco climbed 100 stories in honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001.
All proceeds from the event benefit the FealGood foundation, which provides support to 9/11 responders and their families.
Last night, Hunterdon County USAR met for a training drill focused on confined-space patient packaging and removal techniques. Members reviewed various patient packaging devices and practiced their use during two hands-on skill scenarios.
The first scenario involved packaging and removing a patient through a horizontal pipe. The second simulated a manhole rescue, requiring members to package and vertically remove a patient from a vertical pipe using the Arizona Vortex as the high-point anchor system.
The drill provided valuable hands-on practice with confined-space packaging, rigging, and patient removal techniques while reinforcing the importance of effective communication and teamwork during technical rescue operations.
Hunterdon County Urban Search & Rescue Flemington-Raritan First Aid and Rescue SquadSouth Branch Emergency Services, Inc.
Hunterdon County, NJ - Department of Public Safety