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​I have an emergency -- Can I call you directly for assistance?

PLEASE CALL 9-1-1!  Emergency Dispatch Personnel will take critical information, and contact appropriate response personnel, including the Mendham First Aid Squad, local police and fire resources, even Advanced Life Support (ALS) personnel (aka Paramedics).  We, along with other first responders, will then be better prepared to respond to your situation, and the Dispatch personnel may be able to provide you with critical life-saving information (if needed) in the interim.

​Aren’t you part of the fire department?

In 2004 the Mendham First Aid Squad became an independent organization.  We still work very closely and support the Mendham Fire Department in many of their activities, but manage ourselves and our fund-raising activities completely independent from them.

You can learn more about the history of the Mendham First Aid Squad here.

​Do you bill for emergency services?

No.  The Mendham First Aid Squad does not charge for our services, although other organizations such as Advanced Life Support (ALS) and hospital services (provided through Atlantic Health and other organizations) may bill you or your insurance agency separately.  Any questions regarding such bills and fees should be directed to those organizations.

​How can I make a donation to the squad?

You can find that information here! ​Donation checks (made out to Mendham First Aid) may be sent to P.O.B. 131, Mendham NJ 07945, or dropped off in-person on Sundays between 10 and 11 a.m. at the First Aid Squad, 24 East Main Street in Mendham Borough.
 
You can also make donations while shopping at Kings Supermarket – just look for the donation bin at the checkout counters.

​What are my donations used for?

While the Borough funds many aspects of our operating budget through your tax dollars, we still rely significantly upon donations to fund various squad activities and provide necessary items to the squad that are not allocated for in the Borough of Mendham budget.

​What is the “File of Life” or Medical Profile Wallet card?

The “File of Life” (sometimes referred to as “Vial of Life”) and Medical Profile Wallet cards are simple forms for your home or person, listing critical medical information often requested during emergency interventions, such as allergies, medical history, current prescriptions, and emergency contacts.  We are happy to provide these to all our residents upon request at no charge.

​How can I get more copies of your File of Life or Medical Profile Wallet cards?

Just ask us!  Contact us through this website, or stop by our quarters any Sunday morning between 10 and 11 a.m.  We’re more than happy to provide you with additional copies, so that you can provide them for other family members (even if they don’t live in the area, as these benefit ANY emergency situation), or if you just want a new copy to update your own information with recent changes.

What locations do you cover?

While our volunteers serve the residents and visitors to Mendham Borough, (including the high school, shopping center, restaurants, Daytop, Holly Manor, and Sisters of Christian Charity), we also have mutual assistance agreements with Mendham Township, the Chesters, and Randolph Township. In addition, we are prepared to support any county-wide, state-wide, or national emergency as part of our governments’ National Emergency Preparedness plans.

Why did the police show up when I called for an ambulance?

The Mendham Borough or Township police are always dispatched concurrently with the squad. Many of the police officers are certified EMT's and can initiate medical care before the squad arrives. They are also there to ensure the safety of our members.

What hospitals do you transport to?

Our goal is to provide members with the most effective medical treatment for their condition in the shortest amount of time possible. Typically, this means we will deliver patients to Morristown Medical Center (a Level 1 Trauma Center), even if the patients physician of choice is located elsewhere

Can you support our community event (race, sporting event, fundraising activity, etc.)?

We are always happy to provide support when we have available volunteers to do so. Please contact us through this website with your request at the earliest time, so we can discuss coverage with our squad volunteers.  Please note that we may be unable to commit to out-of-town events, as our first priority is to provide emergency services coverage to the local community.

We’d like to get training for our scout troop/community organization. Can you help?

We are more than happy to provide or help facilitate training for community organizations. Please contact us through this website with your request at the earliest timeframe, so we can discuss coverage with our squad volunteers.

Can you help with transportation for a medical procedure (Dialysis, etc.)?

Regrettably, no.  While we provide care and transportation for those persons requiring emergency services, we are not in a position to provide transport for routine or scheduled medical procedures.

Residents may be eligible for transportation services offered through Mendham Area Senior Housing (MASH), and there are a number of commercial transport firms that serve the Mendham area which can be contracted for this type of service.

An emergency vehicle with red lights/sirens is approaching my vehicle. What should I do?

Vehicles in either direction are required by law to immediately pull to the right edge of the roadway and come to a full and complete stop. This clears the roadway and allows the emergency vehicle(s) to safely and quickly continue its response. Please avoid stopping at the top of a hill or on a blind curve, and when you pull over keep in mind that there may be more than one emergency vehicle.

What if I see a vehicle with flashing blue lights?

Volunteer members of First Aid Squads and Fire Departments may be issued flashing blue lights for their personal vehicles to allow them to quickly respond to calls. If you see flashing blue lights, we greatly appreciate your voluntary cooperation in yielding to the right side of the road and stopping completely so that our members can continue on the way to answering someone's emergency call in the Borough or a neighboring town.

​I sometimes see an SUV or another ambulance following your ambulance, what is that?

Frequently the first aid squad utilizes a system known at Advance Life Support (ALS). ALS consists of two paramedics that carry all sorts of life saving medicine and equipment that exceeds the capabilities of the first aid squad. The primary ALS units for Mendham are provided by Atlantic Health System out of Morristown Memorial Hospital. Typically one paramedic will be in the ambulance, and the other will follow behind in their vehicle.