A 2-car accident on Morris Ave. near Denman Place today resulted in injuries to 3 people.  The Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad arrived to discover  1 unconscious patient and 2 others injured; 1 seriously.  A second ambulance crew was on duty at the Squads headquarters and responded immediately while a call for off duty members to staff the Squad’s 3^rd ambulance was quickly answered.  The Summit Fire Dept. responded to forcibly open a door on one of the cars.  A paramedic unit from Overlook Medical Center also responded to assist with treatment of 2 patients.  All 3 patients were transported by the First Aid Squad to the trauma center at Morristown Medical Center.

Meanwhile, an unrelated medical emergency call on DeForest Ave was answered by additional off duty volunteers in Summit’s 4^th ambulance.  That patient was transported to Overlook Medical Center.  The Summit First Aid Squad recently added a 4^th ambulance to its fleet as a reserve unit and this is the first time that all 4 have been used simultaneously.

Squad Captain Kari Phair commented that she was proud to volunteer with such dedicated group of people and that she was also impressed with how quickly off duty members answered the call, particularlly on a weekday when most are busy with work or personal obligations.

The all volunteer First Aid Squad is always looking for new members to join its ranks. All needed training, uniforms and equipment is provided. For information, please call 908-277-9479, or visit their web site at www.summitems.org.