COVID-19 - South Orange Rescue Squad needs your help

SORescue

Apr 15, 2020 at 5:04pm

In the past week alone, the South Orange Rescue Squad has responded to over 100 EMS calls in South Orange, Maplewood, and surrounding towns. Six of those calls were cardiac arrests.These photos are a testament to the commitment, courage, and bravery our volunteers show every day.

These selfless EMTs need your help!

Picture 1: SORS EMTs debriefing after another COVID-19 call.
Picture 2: Melanie, one of the SORS EMTs who tested positive for COVID-19. She is still home sick.
Picture 3: Andy, one of the SORS EMTs who has fully recovered from COVID-19 and without hesitation, returned to serving the community.
Picture 4: SORS EMT with facial bruising from the personal protective equipment (PPE) worn for hours while treating patients.
Picture 5: SORS EMTs, who are also parents, leave the safety of their homes and leave their families to respond to help those that need them.
Picture 6: A sight that has become common- all four SORS ambulances out on assignments.

We are solely funded by donations. We don’t receive any tax money or bill for the life saving services we provide. These donations pay for the personal protective equipment our members use on every call, as well as other expenses such as medical equipment, uniforms, and vehicle maintenance. Please go to
https://www.southorangerescuesquad.org/contribute to donate (tax deductible)!

No sum of money is too small of a donation and will be greatly appreciated. We also accept donations of personal protective equipment. All of which are ultimately used to help your neighbors during what is quite possibly one of the worst moments of their lives.

Lastly, we will gladly accept donations of gift cards to area restaurants in order to feed our crews while on duty.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! HELP US HELP YOU!