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Apparatus
| BLS Ambulances |
2001 PL Custom Body
Each of the Squad's three BLS ambulances carries a full complement of supplies and equipment to provide Basic Life Support and is able to transport up to two patients. BLS 74-53 and BLS 74-55 are also equipped with portable Hurst Jaws-of-Life extrication tools. These vehicles are the foundation of our organization. They allow us to provide high-quality Emergency Medical Services to our coverage area.
BLS 74-51 is a 1991 Ford E Series PL Custom Type IV BLS Ambulance made possible by the Township of Branchburg. This vehicle is scheduled for replacement in 2006.
BLS 74-53 is a 1996 Ford E Series PL Custom Type IV BLS Ambulance made possible by the Township of Branchburg.
BLS 74-55 is a 2001 Ford E Super Duty PL Custom Type IV BLS Ambulance made possible by the Township of Branchburg.
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| Car 745 |
1997 PL Custom/Ford Expedition
In 1997, the Squad faced an ever increasing call volume, at a time that membership was finding it harder to always be at the station, or within a short distance of the ambulances. As such, the Squad decided to purchase its first First Response Vehicle to improve response times in cases of true emergencies.
In a First Response roll, this vehicle allows an EMT with first aid supplies, oxygen and a defibrillator to reach a patient quickly, while a full crew of Driver and EMT assembles and responds with an ambulance.
During large scale incidents such as fires or hazardous materials emergencies, this vehicle provides a base for managing the EMS Branch or Incident Command Post.
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| Heavy Rescue 745 |
2006 Rescue 1
The Branchburg Rescue Squad is proud announce the arrival of the newest addition to our family……RESCUE 74-56 "Metal Muncher II" effective named after the vehicle in which is replaced "Metal Muncher", a 1989 International E-One Rescue Truck.
After over 16 years of service in a town that grew quickly and squad that grew with the town, the original truck just did not fit the organizations size and equipment needs to effective protect the town. In the fall on 2004 a truck committee was presented with the task of designing a truck to fit what have currently grown into and beyond and allow room for growth. The squad contracted Rescue 1 out of Manasquan, NJ with the challenge of designing the vehicle that would not only fit our equipment, town growth, but also our building. Chad Newsome of Rescue along with the engineers came up with a design and the committee modified it to the vehicle you see today.
"Metal Muncher II" Features
*Spartan Big Easy Chassis with Caterpillar Engine and Allison Transmission
*Air Ride Suspension
*Custom Box Built in house by Rescue 1 with hydraulic rear stair access to top of vehicle.
*Upgraded and state of the art extrication tools brought to you by TNT Rescue including: Combination Tool off the bumper and a set of tools on each side of the truck: Spreader, Cutter, and Ram.
*Night Scan light tower.
*Speedy-Dry Hopper.
*Roll Up compartment doors.
*Dual Awnings for protection form the elements of nature.
*Weather sealed coffin compartments on top of box for additional storage.
*Ladder and additional storage underneath staircase to save space.
*Hydraulic and electric cord reels from driver, passenger, and bumper of vehicle.
*24Volt DeWalt Cordless reciprocating saw, drill, and circular saw, with truck mounted charging.
*Cab Mounted Survivor and Vulcan hand lights.
*FireCom intercom system, six headsets in cab, and one in front compartment.
*Scott SCBA air packs with AV3000 Scott Masks.
*Mass casualty tarps and supplies.
*VHF, UHF, and Trunked Radios for communications in both Somerset and Hunterdon County and other mutual aid departments.
*Pull out/Drop down Trays for easy to reach equipment access.
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| Marine 745 |
1997 Zodiac
Marine 745 is a larger Zodiac with a 40 hp outboard motor. This boat is ideal for flooded rivers, open water and Swiftwater Rescue operations.
Marine 745-2 is an Avon powered by an outboard motor. This boat is relatively small and lightweight for rapid deployment and is also suitable for ice rescues and flooding evacuations, and is used as a backup to Marine 745.
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| Special Services 745 |
2006 Rescue 1/Ford F450
This vehicle carries equipment for Water Rescue, High Angle Rescue, and for REHAB for the rest and recovery of emergency responders during extended operations. It was purchased by the Squad in 2005 from PL Custom to replace a 1986 unit that previously had been one of our Ambulances. A Warner Body utility box is added to the 2005 Ford F450 Diesel chassis.
This unit would be the first Rescue Services vehicle to respond to reported fires, water rescues, and vehicles in water, Mass Casualty Incidents or rope rescues.
Equipment includes: Portable generator, 12 sets of Swiftwater Rescue gear; 3 ice rescue suits; 3 mustang exposure suits; rope rescue rigging equipment and harnesses; stokes basket and patient packaging; tent; rehab supplies; MCI management supplies.
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| 2008 Call Volume |
| January |
104 |
| February |
88 |
| March |
83 |
| April |
85 |
| May |
89 |
| June |
92 |
| July |
88 |
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| Total |
629 |
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