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Welcome to the home of Galloway Township Ambulance Squad! Here you will find all kinds of resources for you to learn more about our squad, the people who work here, news and much, much more.


EMT Loses Home To Fire

January 11th, 2012Posted by Mark Jeffries

 

On the evening of Thursday, December 29th, one of our own lost his home to a house fire in Surf City. Steven Helewa-Wolfgang, his fiancé Lisa Maiorano and their 18-month-old daughter Bella escaped unharmed but their home and all their belongings were lost. An overwhelming community response has left the family with plenty of baby items and clothing. They are very grateful for the generous donations but are asking now for gift cards or money in place of clothing or items.

A benefit dinner is being held Friday, January 13th at 6:00 p.m. at L.A. Bar and Grille in Manahawkin. Tickets are $25 per person which includes a full buffet, drink specials, 50/50 raffle and a silent auction. For tickets, contact Lt. Ray Adams at (609) 377-6867 or radams@gtas.org

Donations can be left at the Galloway Township Ambulance Squad buildings at 311 Carton Ave. or 300 East Jimmie Leeds Rd.


Steve Helewa, his fiancée Lisa Maiorano and their 18-month old daughter, Bella.

Training Local Volunteers

November 21st, 2011Posted by Mark Jeffries

 

GTAS certifies the volunteers of Germania Volunteer Fire Company, part of the Galloway Township Fire Department, in the newest American Heart Association CPR protocols. Lt. Jim Jones, Lt. Stacey Rodenas, Acting Lt. Chris Snow and FTO Jamie Smith spent more than four hours of their time with the volunteers of the local fire company and gave valuable training which included an AHA video and materials, instructor-led demonstration and a written and practical skills test with actual tools of rescue including bag-valve masks and AED trainers.


FF/EMT Burrows, a GVFC and GTAS member, and Jr. FF Rundio look on as Lt. Jones gives a
presentation on the use of the Automated External Defibrilator (AED).


FTO Smith pans over the students, looking for proper technique.


Lt. Rodenas approves of how Galloway Township Fire Chief Ron Garbutt Jr. is doing.


Lt. Jones puts the pressure on FF/EMT Burrows who is practicing single hand pediatric chest
compressions.


Dinner at Arthur Rann

November 18th, 2011Posted by Mark Jeffries

 

GTAS officers spent the day serving a Thanksgiving Dinner prepared by the special education students of Arthur Rann School for their families, teachers and school officials.


Lt. Rodenas, Chief Uhl and Lt. Adams serve Thanksgiving Dinner.


Welcome Back 26-78!

November 16th, 2011Posted by Mark Jeffries

 

VCI shows off our new 26-78 at the New Jersey League of Municipalities. 26-78 was removed from service in June and sent to VCI to be remounted on a brand new Ford E-450 chasis. We got her back in November, a seemingly brand new ambulance. We're happy to have 26-78 back and ready to take calls.




The Cat Came To Work!

November 16th, 2011Posted by Mark Jeffries

 

EMT Rhoads thought of her GTAS family when she applied for Cat Country 107.3's "Take The Cat To Work" contest. For her and her coworkers, EMT Rhoads won a catered meal and music all day at Station Two! Thanks EMT Rhoads!


EMT Simpkins, EMT Pivnichny, EMT Smith, EMT Rhoads, EMT Freeman and Chief Uhl.