November 12-18, 2011

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad responded to 65 calls for service last week.

On Monday, November 14, the Squad was dispatched to North Harrison Street after a motorcyclist who had stopped at an intersection was struck from behind by a car. The patient stated that he felt intense pain during the collision and when he was thrown to the ground. Upon examination, the patient was experiencing pain in his knee and ankle. The crew immobilized the patient to protect his spine and transported him to the University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP) for evaluation and treatment.

On Tuesday, November 15, the Squad responded to Princeton High School for a student who reported smoking “synthetic marijuana” and then feeling ill. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient had vomited and was complaining of chest pain as well as inability to walk. Physical examination revealed a low blood pressure and pupils that were unreactive to light. The crew closely monitored the patient’s vital signs and transported him to UMCP for evaluation and treatment.

On Wednesday, November 16, the Squad was dispatched to the intersection of State Road and Terhune Road after a car collided with a landscaping truck. Both occupants of the vehicle, a middle-aged woman and a teenage girl, complained of head and neck pain. Further evaluation revealed no other apparent injuries to both. The crew immobilized both patients to protect their spines and transported them to UMCP for evaluation.

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad is staffed 24 hours a day by nearly 90 volunteer and career personnel.  Members of the community who are interested in volunteering with the Squad are encouraged to visit www.pfars.org, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call (609) 924-3338 to learn more about EMS, technical rescue, and administrative opportunities.

November 5-11, 2011

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad responded to 64 calls for service last week.

On Tuesday, November 8, the Squad responded to a field at Princeton University after a player was struck in the head by a field hockey ball. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient was slow to answer questions and stated that she felt tired and nauseated. The crew closely monitored her vital signs and transported her to the University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP) for evaluation and treatment.

On Friday, November 11, the Squad was dispatched to the hockey rink at Princeton University after one hockey player struck another, sending one falling to the ice. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient was experiencing difficulty breathing, chest pain and was coughing up blood. Physical examination revealed significant chest injury, including loose air trapped under the patient’s skin. The crew immobilized the patient to protect his spine, applied high-flow oxygen and transported him to the trauma center at Capital Health Regional Medical Center for treatment.

Also on Friday, November 11, the Squad responded to a local residence after contractors contacted the police stating the homeowner they were working for had come to the basement with an obvious head injury and had no memory of who the contractors were or why they were present in his home. The patient had no recollection of striking his head, and physical examination revealed open wounds under his hair and on his chin. The crew immobilized the patient to protect his spine, applied high-flow oxygen and transported him to UMCP for evaluation and treatment.

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad is staffed 24 hours a day by nearly 90 volunteer and career personnel.  Members of the community who are interested in volunteering with the Squad are encouraged to visit www.pfars.org, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call (609) 924-3338 to learn more about EMS, technical rescue, and administrative opportunities.

October 29 – November 4, 2011

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad responded to 64 calls for service last week.

On Saturday, October 29, the Squad was standing by during an outdoor race at Princeton University and evaluated three patients for symptoms of cold exposure. Two patients were evaluated for uncontrollable shivering, were warmed in the ambulance and declined further medical attention thereafter. A third patient had fallen to the ground after completing the race. Upon evaluation, the patient was complaining of pain in his abdomen and muscle spasms. Examination revealed elevated blood pressure and decreased core temperature. The crew aggressively warmed the patient with heat packs and transported him to the University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP) for evaluation and treatment.

On Sunday, October 30, multiple Squad units were dispatched to a local residence that had lost power because of the inclement weather in the region. One resident had fallen while attempting to reach the restroom because she couldn’t see in the dark. She complained of significant pain in her chest. The patient also directed the crews to evaluate her elderly mother, who had used up all of the oxygen in her tank and was experiencing difficulty breathing. The crews applied high-flow oxygen to both patients and transported them to UMCP for evaluation and treatment.

On Wednesday, November 2, multiple Squad units responded to the intersection of Valley Road and N. Harrison Street for reports of a pedestrian struck by a passing minivan. The patient was conscious and alert and stated that he was struck in the crosswalk but did not know how he ended up on the ground a significant distance from the crosswalk. Examination revealed back and ankle pain. The crews immobilized the patient to protect his spine and transported him to UMCP for evaluation and treatment.

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad is staffed 24 hours a day by nearly 90 volunteer and career personnel.  Members of the community who are interested in volunteering with the Squad are encouraged to visit www.pfars.org, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call (609) 924-3338 to learn more about EMS, technical rescue, and administrative opportunities.

October 22-28, 2011

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad responded to 63 calls for service last week.

On Saturday, October 22, the Squad responded to a local physican’s office for a young boy who became unresponsive and then experienced seizure-like activity in the waiting room. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient was conscious but lethargic and unable to respond to questions. Examination revealed a high fever. The crew applied high-flow oxygen and transported the patient to the University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP) for evaluation.

Also on Saturday, October 22, the Squad was standing by during a Princeton High School football game when a player was struck in the head and fell to the ground. Upon evaluation by the crew, the patient reported inability to focus one of his eyes but stated he had no other complaints. No other signs or symptoms were found during physical examination. The crew transported the patient to UMCP for further evaluation and treatment.

On Thursday, October 27, the Squad was dispatched to a local residence after an elderly man noticed that he was slurring his words. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient was fully alert and answering questions properly. Further examination, however, revealed other signs and symptoms of a stroke. The crew applied high-flow oxygen, closely monitored the patient’s vital signs and transported him to UMCP for evaluation and treatment.

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad is staffed 24 hours a day by nearly 90 volunteer and career personnel.  Members of the community who are interested in volunteering with the Squad are encouraged to visit www.pfars.org, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call (609) 924-3338 to learn more about EMS, technical rescue, and administrative opportunities.

October 15-21, 2011

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad responded to 57 calls for service last week.

On Saturday, October 15, the Squad was dispatched to an intersection in Princeton Township after a vehicle went off the road and collided with a tree, causing severe damage to the vehicle. According to reports, the driver stated that she had no recollection of the crash and admitted to being intoxicated. The crew immobilized the patient to protect her spine and transported her to the trauma center at Capital Health Regional Medical Center for evaluation and treatment.

Also on Saturday, October 15, the Squad responded to Rosedale Road for a middle aged man who was riding his bicycle when his tire blew out, causing him to fall to the ground and lose consciousness. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient had regained consciousness and complained of intense pain in his chest. The patient’s wife also reported that he had previously suffered a major head injury. The crew immobilized the patient to protect his spine and transported him to the University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP) for evaluation and treatment.

On Monday, October 17, the Squad was dispatched to the intersection of Valley Road and North Harrison Street after a car struck an elderly woman riding a bicycle. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient was standing on the side of the road and stated that she did not desire medical attention. When the crew assessed the scene and pointed out that there was a dent in the front of the vehicle and that bystanders reported she rolled into the windshield before falling to the pavement, the patient agreed to be evaluated. Physical examination revealed minor bruises and scrapes. The crew transported the patient to UMCP for further precautionary evaluation based on the intensity of the impact.

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad is staffed 24 hours a day by nearly 90 volunteer and career personnel.  Members of the community who are interested in volunteering with the Squad are encouraged to visit www.pfars.org, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call (609) 924-3338 to learn more about EMS, technical rescue, and administrative opportunities.

October 8-14, 2011

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad responded to 47 calls for service last week.

On Sunday, October 9, multiple Squad units responded along with the Princeton Fire Department to a residence in Princeton Township following the activation of a carbon monoxide alarm. The crews discovered numerous occupants in the home, with several complaining of dizziness and headache. The fire department investigated the interior of the residence and discovered dangerously elevated carbon monoxide levels. The PFARS crews administered high-flow oxygen and transported multiple patients to the University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP) with additional assistance provided by rescue squads from several neighboring municipalities.

On Tuesday, October 11, the Squad was dispatched to a local residence after a relative found an elderly woman speaking incoherently and exhibiting significant weakness. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient was slurring her speech. Physical examination revealed multiple signs consistent with a stroke. The crew applied high-flow oxygen, closely monitored the patient’s vital signs and rushed her to UMCP for treatment.

On Friday, October 14, multiple Squad units responded to Bayard Lane and Boudinot Street after a male driver struck several other cars. Squad crews assessed 5 patients on the scene, including one who was trapped in his vehicle and extricated by the Squad’s technical rescue team. Following initial examination, two patients were transported to UMCP for further evaluation and treatment, with the remaining patients declining further medical attention.

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad is staffed 24 hours a day by nearly 90 volunteer and career personnel.  Members of the community who are interested in volunteering with the Squad are encouraged to visit www.pfars.org, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call (609) 924-3338 to learn more about EMS, technical rescue, and administrative opportunities.

October 1-7, 2011

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad responded to 61 calls for service last week.

On Saturday, October 1, the Squad was dispatched to an intersection in Princeton Township after two bicyclists collided and one fell to the ground. The middle-aged man complained of pain in his shoulder and reported a history of head injury. Physical examination revealed no other apparent injury. The crew immobilized the patient and transported him to the University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP) for evaluation and treatment.

On Wednesday, October 5, the Squad responded to a local residence for an elderly man who reported feeling dizzy upon waking up and fell to the ground when walking about the house. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient stated that he briefly lost the ability to move his right arm and leg and was now unable to walk. Physical examination revealed other signs and symptoms consistent with a stroke. The crew applied high-flow oxygen, closely monitored the patient’s vital signs and rushed him to UMCP for treatment.

Also on Wednesday, October 5, the Squad was dispatched to Lawrenceville Road after a family pulled their vehicle over when they noticed their 2-year-old child was becoming unresponsive. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient remained unresponsive and was experiencing slight difficulty breathing. The crew suctioned the patient’s airway to improve breathing and applied high-flow oxygen. The patient then began to display seizure-like activity. The crew closely monitored the patient’s vital signs and transported him to UMCP for evaluation and treatment.

September 24-30, 2011

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad responded to 65 calls for service last week.

On Saturday, September 24, the Squad was dispatched to a local residence after an elderly male slipped and fell, striking his head against the floor. The patient denied dizziness or losing consciousness prior to falling and complained of pain in his neck. Further examination revealed no other apparent injuries. The crew immobilized the patient to protect his spine and transported him to the University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP) for treatment.

Also on Saturday, September 24, the Squad responded to the UMCP parking garage after an elderly woman accidentally hit the gas pedal in her vehicle and crashed through a guardrail, causing severe damage to the car. The driver did not remember what happened, but the elderly male passenger was able to describe the events. The crew immobilized both patients to protect their spines and transported them from the parking garage to the emergency department for evaluation.

On Tuesday, September 27, the Squad was dispatched to a local housing complex for a woman who woke up feeling ill and complained of difficulty speaking and walking. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient was slurring her speech and assessment revealed other signs and symptoms consistent with a stroke. The crew applied high-flow oxygen, closely monitored the patient’s vital signs and transported her to UMCP for treatment.

September 17-23, 2011

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad responded to 66 calls for service last week.

On Saturday, September 17, the Squad responded to Nassau Street for an elderly male who suddenly began to feel ill and sat down on a bench. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient was unconscious and being attended to by Princeton Borough police officers. Examination revealed signs consistent with a stroke as well as respiratory distress. The crew cleared the patient’s airway to improve breathing and rushed him to the University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP) for treatment.

On Monday, September 19, the Squad was dispatched to a local residence for a male who was using a chainsaw to trim a tree branch when it kicked back and fell onto the patient’s left foot. Physical examination revealed a deep laceration to the top of the patient’s foot with minimal bleeding. Further evaluation determined that the patient’s sensation and motor function in the foot remained intact. The crew bandaged the wound and transported the patient to UMCP for treatment.

Also on Monday, September 19, multiple Squad units responded to Mercer Street after a moving car struck a parked vehicle and overturned, landing on its roof. The patient was able to exit the vehicle prior to the Squad’s arrival. She complained of arm pain and had no memory of the incident. The crews immobilized the patient to protect her spine and transported her to UMCP for evaluation and treatment.

September 10-16, 2011

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad responded to 64 calls for service last week.

On Sunday, September 11, the Squad responded to a local residence for an elderly woman who became dizzy while walking and fell to the ground, possibly striking her head. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient seemed confused but was answering questions appropriately. Physical examination revealed pain in the patient’s head and lower back. The crew immobilized the patient to protect her spine and transported her to the University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP) for evaluation and treatment.

On Monday, September 12, the Squad was dispatched to Nassau Street for a woman who was riding her bicycle when she was reportedly struck by an opening vehicle door and was knocked off the bicycle. The patient complained of pain in her head, neck, arms and legs. Physical examination also revealed deep lacerations to the patient’s face. The crew immobilized the patient to protect her spine and transported her to UMCP for evaluation and treatment.

On Tuesday, September 13, multiple Squad units responded to McCaffrey’s after an elderly male drove his vehicle into the supermarket building at relatively low speed, striking a shopper and causing injury to several others. The squad’s technical rescue team extricated the driver from the vehicle while other crews evaluated the other patients. Both the driver and one shopper were immobilized to protect their spines after complaining of back or neck pain. They were both then transported to UMCP for evaluation and treatment.

September 3-9, 2011

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad responded to 51 calls for service last week.

On Saturday, September 3, the Squad responded to Princeton High School for a teenage male who reported that he suddenly began experiencing sudden sharp chest pain during a soccer practice. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient was sweating profusely and complained of a pain that radiated throughout his chest, back and shoulder. The crew closely monitored the patient’s vital signs and transported him to the University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP) for evaluation.

On Tuesday, September 6, the Squad was dispatched to a bus stop in Princeton Bourough after a middle-aged woman reported that she slipped and fell off the bus onto the sidewalk. The patient reported feeling pain and hearing a pop from her ankle before falling to her knees. Physical examination revealed deformity and swelling in the patient’s ankle. The crew immobilized the patient’s ankle with a splint to prevent further injury and transported her to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton for treatment.

On Wednesday, September 7, the Squad responded to Princeton University for a woman who was reported to have lost her footing and fell down one flight of stairs. Bystanders reported that the patient had lost consciousness for several minutes, but she was awake and alert upon the crew’s arrival. The patient had no memory of the fall and complained of pain in her arm. The crew immobilized her to protect her spine, closely monitored her vital signs and mental status, and transported her to UMCP for evaluation and treatment.

August 27 – September 2, 2011

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad responded to 46 calls for service last week.

On Sunday, August 28, the Squad responded to a local residence after the activation of a carbon monoxide alarm. Upon arrival, a teenage female occupant of the house was found to have briefly lost consciousness and was complaining of dizziness, weakness and a muffled sensation in her ears.  Her breathing and vital signs were slightly elevated upon examination. The crew applied high-flow oxygen and transported her to the University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP) for evaluation and treatment.

On Tuesday, August 30, the Squad was dispatched to a local housing complex for an elderly female who had started feeling tired and weak before eventually experiencing difficulty breathing. Upon arrival, the crew found that the patient was in significant respiratory distress and unable to complete full sentences. Examination revealed weak pulses and a very low blood pressure. The crew applied high-flow oxygen, closely monitored the patient’s vital signs and transported her to UMCP for treatment.

On Friday, September 2, the Squad responded to a local residence for a male who began feeling ill soon after eating dinner and then started to vomit profusely. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient was also complaining of weakness, shaking in his hands and feet, and cool, clammy skin. Further evaluation revealed that the patient was extremely weak, and any movement would trigger additional intense vomiting. The crew gently assisted the patient to a stretcher, transferred him to the ambulance and transported him to UMCP for evaluation and treatment.

August 13-19, 2011 The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad responded to 46 calls for service last week.

On Monday, August 15, the Squad responded to Route 206 after a bus collided with a tractor-trailer. The driver of the bus stated he had previously undergone extensive neck surgery and now complained of neck and back pain. Physical examination revealed no other apparent injuries. The crew immobilized the patient to protect his spine and transported him to the University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP) for evaluation and treatment. The driver of the tractor-trailer declined medical evaluation at the scene.

On Wednesday, August 17, the Squad was dispatched to a local residence for a young woman who fell down the stairs into the basement. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient was crying, hyperventilating and complaining of head, neck and back pain. The crew immobilized her to protect her spine, coached her to slow her breathing, applied high-flow oxygen and transported her to UMCP for evaluation and treatment.

On Friday, August 19, the Squad responded to Princeton University for an elderly man who tripped and fell face-first onto a walkway. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient complained of no injuries but was confused and would not answer questions appropriately. The crew immobilized the patient to protect his spine, closely monitored his vital signs and transported him to UMCP for evaluation.

August 6-12, 2011

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad responded to 56 calls for service last week.

On Saturday, August 6, the Squad responded to the towpath on the Delaware & Raritan Canal for a middle-aged woman who was bicycling when she hit a concrete barrier and flew from the bike. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient had impaired consciousness and weak pulses. Her helmet was found to have significant damage. The crew immobilized the patient to protect her spine, closely monitored her vital signs and transported her to the trauma center at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital for treatment.

On Sunday, August 7, the Squad was dispatched to a local athletic club for a teenage male who was weightlifting when he felt severe pain in his shoulder. Physical examination revealed significant deformity consistent with shoulder dislocation. The crew immobilized the patient’s arm to minimize pain and transported him to the University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP) for evaluation and treatment.

On Friday, August 12, the Squad responded to Princeton University after a student driving a golf cart reportedly turned too sharply, causing the vehicle to overturn and eject its occupants. Upon the crews arrival, the driver was confused, had abrasions and cuts to his face, arms and legs, and complained of pain in his feet. The crew immobilized the patient to protect his spine, applied high-flow oxygen and transported him to UMCP for evaluation and treatment. The other occupants of the cart said they were uninjured and declined medical attention.

July 30 – August 5, 2011

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad responded to 36 calls for service last week.

On Saturday, July 30, multiple Squad crews responded to the area of Witherspoon and Hulfish Streets after an elderly male lost control of his vehicle and traveled through the nearby plaza and collided with the parking garage. The vehicle was found to have severe damage, with the patient entrapped within. The Squad’s technical rescue team extricated the patient, who was found to have significant injuries to his arms and legs. The crews immobilized the patient to protect his spine and transported him to the trauma center at Capital Health Regional Medical Center for treatment.

On Tuesday, August 2, the Squad was dispatched to Nassau Street for a middle-aged woman who tripped and fell on the sidewalk, striking her face on the pavement. Physical examination revealed bleeding from the patient’s head and mouth as well as slight inability to move her legs. The crew immobilized the patient to protect her spine and transported her to the University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP) for evaluation and treatment.

On Friday, August 5, the Squad responded to Mount Lucas Road after bystanders found a man lying by the side of the road near a bicycle with its wheel detached. Upon examination, the patient was found to be confused, with bleeding from his face, arms and chest. The crew immobilized the patient to protect his spine, closely monitored his vital signs and transported him to UMCP for evaluation and treatment.

July 23-29, 2011

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad responded to 41 calls for service last week.

On Monday, July 25, the Squad responded to a local school for a worker who was operating a chainsaw when it became stuck in a log. When the patient pulled on the chainsaw, it flew backward and impacted his chest. Upon the crew’s arrival, bystanders were attending to the patient and attempting to stop his bleeding. Physical examination revealed several deep cuts to the patient’s chest. The crew controlled the patient’s bleeding, closely monitored his vital signs and transported him to the University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP) for treatment.

On Tuesday, July 26, the Squad was dispatched to Nassau Street following a head-on collision between two cars. Multiple squad crews arrived on the scene and evaluated the three occupants of the vehicles. One elderly female and one elderly male both complained of chest and back pain. They were immobilized to protect their spines and transported to UMCP for evaluation. The third individual stated he was uninjured and declined further examination.

On Wednesday, July 27, the Squad responded to the Princeton train station for a man who was found seizing on a bench. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient was no longer seizing and was able to answer basic questions despite being obviously confused. The patient also stated that he could feel another seizure coming on. The crew quickly moved him to the ambulance and transported him to UMCP for evaluation and treatment.

July 16-22, 2011

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad responded to 60 calls for service last week.

On Sunday, July 17, the Squad responded to a local residence after an elderly female was walking down the stairs when she suddenly fell. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient was conscious but unable to speak. Physical examination revealed further signs consistent with a stroke. The crew immobilized the patient to protect her spine, closely monitored her vital signs and transported her to the University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP) for treatment.

On Monday, July 18, the Squad was dispatched to Princeton University for a teenage female who reported receiving a strong shock when plugging in her cell phone charger and then losing consciousness. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient was conscious and was found to have an electrical burn on her fingertip. She then began to complain of inability to feel her left side as well as chest pain and difficulty breathing. The crew applied high-flow oxygen, closely monitored her vital signs and transported her to UMCP for treatment.

On Thursday, July 21, the Squad responded to Princeton University for a young male who was riding his bicycle when he flipped over the handlebars and landed on the ground. The patient was not wearing a helmet but denied striking his head. Physical examination revealed significant deformity to the patient’s wrist and an abrasion to his shoulder. The crew splinted the patient’s arm and transported him to UMCP for evaluation and treatment.

July 9-15, 2011

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad responded to 64 calls for service last week.

On Saturday, July 9, the Squad responded to a local residence for a middle-aged man who was stung by unknown insects while gardening and began to experience difficulty breathing. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient was experiencing a major allergic reaction, with significant respiratory distress and weak pulse. The crew administered an epinephrine injection to counteract the effects of the reaction, applied high-flow oxygen and transported the patient to the University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP) for treatment.

On Monday, July 11, the Squad was dispatched to a construction site after a worker reportedly slipped and fell from scaffolding that was approximately 7 feet above ground level. Upon the crew’s arrival, other workers reported that the patient had lost consciousness briefly. The patient was confused and did not remember what had happened to him. Examination revealed pain in the patient’s hips, shoulder, head and chest. The crew immobilized the patient to protect his spine, applied high-flow oxygen and transported him to the trauma center at Capital Health Regional Medical Center for treatment.

On Friday, July 15, the Squad responded to a local residence for a middle-aged man with a history of multiple strokes whose family reported him acting sluggish and tired for several hours. The patient was alert and communicating with the crew but had slurred speech and cool, clammy skin. The crew applied high-flow oxygen, closely monitored the patient’s vital signs and transported him to UMCP for evaluation and treatment.

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad is staffed 24 hours a day by nearly 90 volunteer and career personnel.  Members of the community who are interested in volunteering with the Squad are encouraged to explore this website, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call (609) 924-3338 to learn more about EMS, technical rescue, and administrative opportunities.

July 2-8, 2011

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad responded to 52 calls for service last week.

On Monday, July 4, the Squad responded to a local residence for an elderly woman who was walking indoors when she fell, injuring her leg. Upon evaluation, the patient complained of significant pain in the leg, which was found to have a significant deformity consistent with a femur fracture. The crew applied a traction splint to stabilize the patient’s leg and transported her to the University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP) for treatment.

On Tuesday, July 5, the Squad was dispatched to an athletic field in Princeton Township after a teenage boy collided with another player during a soccer game. The patient reported immediate severe pain in the back of his head and physical examination also revealed weakness and decreased sensation in the patient’s arms and legs. The crew immobilized the patient to protect his spine, closely monitored his vital signs and transported him to UMCP for evaluation and treatment.

On Wednesday, July 6, the Squad responded to Great Road after passing drivers noticed an elderly man stumbling along the sidewalk and then falling to the ground.  Upon the crew’s arrival, bystanders stated the patient had fallen twice and had struck his head. The patient was sluggish in responding to questions, and physical examination revealed bleeding from his head. The crew immobilized the patient to protect his spine, applied high-flow oxygen and transported him to the trauma center at Capital Health Regional Medical center for treatment.

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad is staffed 24 hours a day by nearly 90 volunteer and career personnel.  Members of the community who are interested in volunteering with the Squad are encouraged to explore this website, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call (609) 924-3338 to learn more about EMS, technical rescue, and administrative opportunities.

June 25 - July 1, 2011

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad responded to 36 calls for service last week.

On Saturday, June 25, the Squad was dispatched to a local residence for a middle-aged woman who had taken the first dose of a newly prescribed medication when she began to experience difficulty breathing and nausea. Upon the crew's arrival, the patient was experiencing a systemic allergic reaction. The crew administered epinephrine to reverse the effects of the allergic reaction, and the patient's condition improved significantly. The crew then applied high-flow oxygen and transported the patient to the University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP) for further treatment.

On Wednesday, June 29, the Squad responded to an intersection in Princeton Borough after a young woman began to experience dizziness and chest pain while riding a bicycle. The patient's friend stated that the patient then sat down on the curb and very quickly became unresponsive. Upon the crew's arrival, the patient was only able to blink in response to questions and was unable to answer questions correctly. The crew administered high-flow oxygen, closely monitored the patient's vital signs and transported her to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Hamilton for evaluation and treatment.

On Friday, July 1, the Squad was dispatched to a local residence for an elderly male whose wife noticed him having trouble with motor skills during dinner. Upon the crew's arrival, the patient was confused and unable to move his right arm. Evaluation revealed signs consistent with a stroke. The crew applied high-flow oxygen, closely monitored his vital signs and transported him to UMCP for treatment.

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad is staffed 24 hours a day by nearly 90 volunteer and career personnel.  Members of the community who are interested in volunteering with the Squad are encouraged to explore this website, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call (609) 924-3338 to learn more about EMS, technical rescue, and administrative opportunities.

June 18-24, 2011

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad responded to 59 calls for service last week.

On Saturday, June 18, the Squad responded to a local residence for a young adult who lost his balance and fell to the ground onto his shoulder. The patient reported that he felt his shoulder pop out and then attempted to reposition it. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient’s shoulder was still dislocated and he was complaining of severe pain. The crew assisted the patient to the ambulance and transported him to the University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP) for treatment.

On Sunday, June 19, the Squad was dispatched to a local residence for an elderly female who was found by her neighbors lying on the ground. The patient stated that she fell down the steps nearby but was unable to remember when the event occurred. Physical examination revealed hip pain and multiple lacerations. The crew immobilized the patient to protect her spine, applied high-flow oxygen and transported her to the trauma center at Capital Health Regional Medical Center for treatment.

On Wednesday, June 22, the Squad responded to Route 206 in Princeton Township after a truck caught fire in the roadway. The occupant of the vehicle stated that there had been a strong odor of fuel prior to the incident and complained of a headache as well as pain in his back after twisting his arm in the seatbelt when rushing to exit the truck. Physical examination revealed no further apparent injuries, and the crew transported the patient to UMCP for further evaluation.

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad is staffed 24 hours a day by nearly 90 volunteer and career personnel.  Members of the community who are interested in volunteering with the Squad are encouraged to explore this website, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call (609) 924-3338 to learn more about EMS, technical rescue, and administrative opportunities.

June 11-17, 2011

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad responded to 39 calls for service last week.

On Saturday, June 11, the Squad responded to a local school for an elderly female who tripped over a ball and fell onto her side. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient stated that she did not hit her head but complained of severe pain in her hip. Physical examination revealed no signs of other injuries. The crew used a backboard to transfer the patient to the stretcher without aggravating her hip pain and transported her to the University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP) for evaluation and treatment.

On Tuesday, June 14, the Squad was dispatched to a local residence for an elderly female who began experiencing significant difficulty breathing. The crew assisted the patient to a seated position and her breathing improved somewhat, but she was still unable to speak full sentences. The crew applied high-flow oxygen, closely monitored the patient’s vital signs and transported her to UMCP for evaluation and treatment.

On Wednesday, June 15, the Squad responded to a local school for a teenage male who was playing soccer when he tripped and fell, landing on his arm. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient complained of significant pain in his shoulder and limited ability to move his arm. Physical examination revealed dislocation of the patient’s shoulder. The crew splinted the patient’s arm, applied an ice pack and transported him to UMCP for treatment.

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad is staffed 24 hours a day by nearly 90 volunteer and career personnel.  Members of the community who are interested in volunteering with the Squad are encouraged to explore this website, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call (609) 924-3338 to learn more about EMS, technical rescue, and administrative opportunities.

June 4-10, 2011

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad responded to 57 calls for service last week.

On Sunday, June 5, the Squad responded to Route 206 in Princeton Township after two young males accidentally collided while bicycling. One patient complained of pain to his face and shoulder and was found to have several small abrasions. The other patient complained of pain in his arms along with numbness in his leg and was found to have a deep laceration to his hip. The crew cleaned and dressed the patients’ wounds and then transported them to the University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP) for further evaluation.

On Tuesday, June 7, the Squad was dispatched to the Princeton Public Library after bystanders noticed a man acting sluggish and then witnessed him lose consciousness while sitting at a table. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient was conscious and stated that he was fine. However, he again lost consciousness after a short time. The crew applied high-flow oxygen, closely monitored the patient’s vital signs and transported him to UMCP.

Thursday, June 9, the Squad responded to a local residence after a middle-aged female woke up lying in her driveway. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient was found to have abrasions to her face, arms and legs and could not remember how she had returned home from the store or how she had ended up on the ground. The crew immobilized the patient to protect her spine, closely monitored her vital signs and transported her to UMCP for evaluation and treatment.

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad is staffed 24 hours a day by nearly 90 volunteer and career personnel.  Members of the community who are interested in volunteering with the Squad are encouraged to explore this website, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call (609) 924-3338 to learn more about EMS, technical rescue, and administrative opportunities.

May 28 – June 3, 2011

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad responded to 97 calls for service last week.

On Saturday, May 28, the Squad responded to Princeton University for a middle-aged woman who slipped and fell backwards on a staircase, striking her head. The patient complained of pain to the back of her head, and physical examination revealed further pain in her collarbone and upper back. The crew immobilized the patient to protect her spine, applied high-flow oxygen and transported her to the University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP) for evaluation and treatment.

On Tuesday, May 31, the Squad was dispatched to an intersection in Princeton Township after two vehicles collided. The teenage driver of one vehicle complained of pain in her neck and shoulder. The crew immobilized the patient to protect her spine and transported her to UMCP for evaluation. The occupants of the other vehicle refused medical attention.

On Thursday, June 2, the Squad responded to a local residence for a middle-aged woman who had been lifting several heavy boxes when she suddenly began to experience severe pain in her chest that radiated to her arm and neck. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient’s vital signs were elevated and her pain had radiated further to her back. The crew applied high-flow oxygen, closely monitored the patient’s vital signs and transported her to UMCP for evaluation.

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad is staffed 24 hours a day by nearly 90 volunteer and career personnel.  Members of the community who are interested in volunteering with the Squad are encouraged to explore this website, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call (609) 924-3338 to learn more about EMS, technical rescue, and administrative opportunities.

May 21-27, 2011

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad responded to 64 calls for service last week.

On Saturday, May 21, the Squad responded to a local school for a teenage male who was playing basketball when he fell, striking his head on the floor. The patient then began to experience severe neck pain that extended into his lower back. Examination revealed that the patient maintained feeling and motion in his arms and legs. The crew immobilized the patient to protect his spine, closely monitored his vital signs and transported him to Saint Peter’s University Hospital for evaluation and treatment.

On Monday, May 23, the Squad was dispatched to Washington Road in the area of Lake Carnegie after two cars collided head-on. The driver of one vehicle complained of chest, hip and leg pain and was found to have no memory of the accident. The crew immobilized him to protect his spine and transported him to the University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP) for evaluation and treatment. The other driver declined further medical attention after being evaluated at the scene.

On Tuesday, May 24, the Squad responded to a local parking lot after an elderly male drove his vehicle onto a curb. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient was confused and unable to remember why he was in Princeton or what had happened. Examination revealed no apparent injuries or signs of stroke, and the patient had no physical complaints. The crew closely monitored the patient’s vital signs and transported him to UMCP for further evaluation of his mental status.

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad is staffed 24 hours a day by nearly 90 volunteer and career personnel.  Members of the community who are interested in volunteering with the Squad are encouraged to explore this website, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call (609) 924-3338to learn more about EMS, technical rescue, and administrative opportunities.

May 14-20, 2011

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad responded to 52 calls for service last week.

On Saturday, May 14, the Squad responded to a local residence for an elderly male who was awakened early in the morning by a severe, crushing pain in his chest. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient had taken aspirin and nitroglycerin with no relief. He was pale, sweaty and was found to have an elevated blood pressure. The crew assisted the patient with an additional dose of nitroglycerin, closely monitored his vital signs and transported him to the University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP) for evaluation and treatment.

On Tuesday, May 17, the Squad was dispatched to a local residence for a young male who had been found unresponsive by his friends after taking several doses of heroin throughout the day. The patient was found to have dangerously shallow breathing and his face had begun to turn blue. Further examination revealed other signs of a heroin overdose. The crew assisted the patient’s breathing, closely monitored his vital signs, and rushed him to UMCP for treatment.

On Friday, May 20, the Squad responded to the Princeton Shopping Center for an elderly male who suddenly began slurring his speech while driving. Physical examination revealed signs consistent with a stroke. The crew applied high-flow oxygen, closely monitored the patient’s vital signs and transported him to UMCP for evaluation and treatment.

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad is staffed 24 hours a day by nearly 90 volunteer and career personnel.  Members of the community who are interested in volunteering with the Squad are encouraged to explore this website, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call (609) 924-3338 to learn more about EMS, technical rescue, and administrative opportunities.

May 7-13, 2011

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad responded to 49 calls for service last week.

On Monday, May 9, the Squad responded to a local intersection for a teenage skateboarder who was found by the side of the road with multiple injuries. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient said he had no memory of what had happened to him, and physical examination revealed several cuts to the head and legs along with shoulder pain. The crew immobilized the patient to protect his spine, applied high-flow oxygen and transported him to the trauma center at Capital Health Regional Medical Center for treatment.

On Tuesday, May 10, the Squad was dispatched to a public sidewalk for a teenage male who was found lying on the ground. The patient stated that he had smoked “fake marijuana” and began feeling ill shortly afterward, including significant abdominal pain. The crew monitored his vital signs and transported him to the University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP) for evaluation.

On Thursday, May 12, the Squad responded to a local school for a teenage female who was taking part in a performance when she felt severe pain in her hip and fainted soon afterward. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient was awake and stated she was dizzy. The crew applied high-flow oxygen, closely monitored the patient’s vital signs and transported her to UMCP for evaluation.

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad is staffed 24 hours a day by nearly 90 volunteer and career personnel.  Members of the community who are interested in volunteering with the Squad are encouraged to explore this website, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call (609) 924-3338 to learn more about EMS, technical rescue, and administrative opportunities.

April 30 – May 6, 2011

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad responded to 61 calls for service last week.

On Saturday, April 30, the Squad responded to McCarter Theatre for a middle-aged man who fell while walking down the stairs, striking his head on the edge of a stone wall. Upon the crew’s arrival, the patient was alert and answering questions appropriately, but he was also bleeding significantly from the back of his head. The crew immobilized the patient to protect his spine and transported him to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital – New Brunswick for evaluation and treatment.

On Wednesday, May 4, multiple Squad units were dispatched to a construction site in Princeton Borough after a scissor lift that was extended approximately 40 feet in the air failed, causing the apparatus to suddenly drop 30 feet. When EMS crews arrived, they found the patient, who reported injuries to his head and legs, still located in the scissor lift approximately 10 feet off the ground. One crew immobilized the patient to protect his spine and assessed his injuries. The Squad’s technical rescue team then safely lowered him to the ground using a specialized rescue basket. The patient was transported to the University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP) for treatment.

On Friday, May 6, the Squad responded to a local athletic facility for a teenage male who was playing basketball when another player grabbed his arm. The patient heard a pop and felt immediate pain. Physical examination revealed tenderness and deformity to the patient’s shoulder. The crew placed the patient’s arm in a sling to prevent further injury, applied ice to reduce his pain and transported him to UMCP for evaluation and treatment.

The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad is staffed 24 hours a day by nearly 90 volunteer and career personnel.  Members of the community who are interested in volunteering with the Squad are encouraged to explore this website, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call (609) 924-3338 to learn more about EMS, technical rescue, and administrative opportunities.