 Today we took great pleasure in meeting with the residents of the Winding Ways community in town. Education was given to the residents about the agency along with safety tips for the 65 and older population.
We are always so grateful to have the opportunity to spend time with our community outside of answering 911 calls !  In early May 2023, Jackson Township EMS responded to a report of cardiac arrest with CPR in progress. Jackson Police Department officers and RWJ-Barnabas paramedics were also dispatched to the scene. Arriving first, JPD officers continued CPR on the patient and applied an Automated External Defibrillator. JTEMS units arrived shortly thereafter to find the male patient with a pulse, breathing spontaneously, and regaining consciousness. JTEMS EMTs worked with RWJ-Barnabas paramedics to stabilize the patient and rapidly transport to Jersey Shore University Medical Center for definitive treatment.
Now in May of 2024, one year and a few days later, those same JTEMS EMTs and RWJ-Barnabas paramedics were invited to meet with Robert, their patient from this incident, who not only survived his cardiac arrest but is thriving. Robert and his family wished to thank the providers that came to his aid one year prior, and to share the perspective of a survivor on his experiences. Jackson Township EMS is honored to have had the opportunity for such a meeting, and we thank Robert for reaching out. To the public, this incident highlights the importance of CPR training and rapid intervention in cardiac arrest. This incident had a positive outcome because of immediate, high-quality CPR. CPR training is held regularly in most areas. Contact JTEMS for questions regarding training in Jackson Township. CPR saves lives, get trained today!  At 5:32 AM, Jackson Township EMS responded to assist the Jackson Fire Companies with a two alarm structure fire. Strong work by Jackson and the multiple surrounding fire companies who responded:
Jackson Fire District No. 2 Jackson Fire District No. 3 Jackson Township Fire District No.4 Cassville Volunteer Fire Company #1 Jackson Mills Volunteer Fire Company Jackson Police Department Whitesville Volunteer Fire Department Jackson Township IAFF 4395 Ocean County Sheriff 911 Joint Base FD and Pleasant Plains FD And also a big thanks to Chaverim for supporting us with coffee and baked goods.  This past week we had the pleasure of meeting with some of the residents of the West Lake community along with fire official Grossman. We were able to educate and explain the services we provide, explain where we are located in the town, and answer any questions that the community has about emergency services in the town. We are thrilled to have had this opportunity to get to know the people within the community that we serve everyday!
 Tonight at approximately 17:40hrs Jackson Township EMS was requested by NJSP for an overturned motor vehicle crash with 6 injuries on Interstate 195. This required all 5 of our ambulances, our first responder as well as assistance from Millstone Township Fire Department EMS to transport the patients for medical treatment. In addition, we would like to thank Manchester EMS for assisting with a call while all our units were transporting to the hospital.
On Saturday February 3rd 2018, The Jackson Township First Aid Squad held their annual Installation of Officers Dinner at the Hilton Garden Inn in Hamilton, NJ.
In attendance were representatives from multiple agencies, life members of the Squad and Current Squad members with their invited guests. Township Councilman Scott Martin swore in the 2018 Officers: Al Couceiro, Chief, Steven Porth, First Lieutenant, Kevin Bender, Second Lieutenant, Nick Schulman, First Sergeant, Daniel Vanderclute, Second Sergeant, Debbie Amato, President, Stephanie Havens, Vice President, Debbie Visconi, Recording Secretary, Diane Stanaway, Corresponding Secretary, Nicole Couceiro, Treasurer, Elizabeth Saar, Trustee and Matt Scatigna, Trustee. During his speech, Chief Al Couceiro congratulated the Squad as 2018 is their 65th year serving the residents of Jackson Township. He also highlighted some significant moments for the past year. In 2017, for the first time in over 35 years the Squad was able to purchase their own ambulance without any assistance from the Township Council, they also purchased a Supervisor vehicle with a plow, and most importantly, the Squad is now 95% self-sufficient. The Squad is now capable of funding the cost of fuel, vehicle maintenance, insurance, training, uniforms and equipment. One of the most significant things we did this year was introduced our new identity “Jackson Township Emergency Medical Services”. Chief Al Couceiro also applauded the efforts of the membership by answering over two thousand calls for the year 2017 and maintaining a nine-minute average response time. He also encouraged the members to take a minute tonight and speak with the life members present, listen to their stories, they were once us, because remember this “We don’t know where we are going unless we know where we came from”. Amongst the many awards presented Patrick Handel received the Desirae Patricia Ferry Award for being 2017’s “Top Call Runner” by answering 238 calls for service. Nicole Couceiro was present the 2017 President’s Award. Stephanie Havens was presented the 2017 Chief’s Award while EMT’s Patrick Handel and Alexsandra Taylor were awarded the Jack Johnson Award.  Jackson First Aid ambulances will now be equipped with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) masks, which will allow EMTs to better treat patients with serious respiratory and cardiac ailments.
CPAP, which provides positive pressure during respiration, allows the Squad to provide more effective treatment for congestive heart failure, and will improve patient outcomes. On January 30, 2016 members and guests of the Jackson Township First Aid Squad began their 62nd year in service with their annual installation of officers and awards dinner.
The Jackson Township First Aid Squad has been awarded $117,605 in competitive Federal grant money under the 2014 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program to purchase new protective equipment for its members.
The Jackson Township First Aid Squad has provided volunteer ambulance service to Jackson Township for over sixty years. Formed in 1953, the Squad has almost 100 members, and annually answers over 2,000 calls for service during operating hours of 6pm to 5am, transporting more than 1,000 patients to area hospitals each year. The Squad will use the AFG funds to purchase protective items such as helmets, goggles, protective coats, and safety boots for its members. Every year, the Squad responds to hundreds of car accidents and other dangerous events, both in Jackson and the surrounding towns. The new equipment will help the volunteer first responders remain safe while providing service to their community, protecting against cuts, broken glass, and spilled blood and fluids. The AFG grant provides 90% of the funding for the purchase, with the other 10% coming from Squad funds. Chief Alfred Coucerio said of the grant, “This is an enormous opportunity for us. We need to keep our members safe, and this grant gives us the funding necessary to do that properly. Every one of our members will be protected to the level recommended by national standards.” The AFG program, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), helps fire departments and emergency medical service organizations obtain the equipment they need to do their jobs effectively, including protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and other resources that help protect the public and emergency personnel from fire and other related hazards. |
About UsJackson Township First Aid Squad provides volunteer EMS service to the Township of Jackson in Ocean County, New Jersey.
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