East Millstone First Aid Squad

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East Millstone First Aid Squad

The East Millstone First Aid Squad provides Basic Life Support (BLS) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to Franklin Township and the Millstone Borough.

We are an all volunteer organization, supported by donations. Our service are completly free and 2023 marks our 76th year in operation! We are dispatched by the Franklin Township Police Department for 911 calls in Franklin Township and Somerset County Emergency Services Dispatchers for 911 calls in Millstone Borough. We are members of the NJ State First Aid Council's Fifth District.

08/20/2026

Our squad frequently holds community CPR classes as a way to teach lifesaving skills to those around us. Last night, we held a class for members of Canal Walk, teaching them basic CPR and steps to take if someone is found unresponsive. The crowd was very attentive and it is always a good day when we can teach others how to save a life 🚑

07/27/2026

This past weekend we had our installation brunch! We celebrated all the hard work our members dedicate to our squad and community with our families and friends. We also recognize the top 10 responders of 2025, our line officers, and celebrate milestone service anniversaries. Thank you to every single one of our members—and their families—for making EMFAS as successful as it is!

07/22/2026

At last nights monthly meeting we had a surprise birthday celebration for our Captain Larry! As the Thursday night Crew Chief, he is known to spend time educating new members and tends to finish off the shift with a few card games. He’s always quick to crack a joke or plan another squad sports outting. Thank you for all you do for our squad and the community Larry 🎂

07/16/2026

Summer is trauma season which makes it a perfect time to practice our trauma skills! July’s drill night consisted of a mock motor vehicle collision. Crews responded to the “scene” and subsequently triaged, assessed, and treated a total of 4 patients. This allows all members, old and new, an opportunity to hone their skills and collaborate with members that typically aren’t on their weekly crew. Afterwards, we debriefed the call and discussed ways in which we succeeded and ways to improve. It was a fun and educational night! Special thanks to our chief Christine for her excellent makeup skills, creating highly realistic injuries. And of course thank you to all of our actors who played their role perfectly!

07/11/2026

Fourth of July fireworks were postponed last week due to the heat wave and tonight the rain held off long enough to finally enjoy them!

07/05/2026

We hope everyone had a fun Fourth of the July and was able to stay cool! Our members participated in the Fourth of July parade 🚒🚑🚓 and we are looking forward to seeing you all at the Franklin fireworks display on July 10th (postponed due to the extreme heat we had this past week)

06/28/2026

The other day we stood by at Project Graduation for Franklin High School! This event is to celebrate the new graduates and is a night-long event of food, games, and more. We attend these events to provide any medical assistance needed, from injuries to allergic reactions and everything in between! Congrats Grads!

06/23/2026

Today we laid to rest our former Captain Butch VanDeursen. Butch dedicated 20 years of service to our community as an EMT and led our squad as Captain. As if that weren’t enough, he also dedicated over 60 years of service as a member of East Franklin and Middlebush Fire departments. Butch exemplified what is meant to support, serve, and care for his community in more ways than one and we are so thankful for his meaningful contributions over his lifetime.

06/17/2026

East Millstone First Aid Squad is deeply sorry to announce some difficult news. Ex Captain/ Life member Donald VanDeursen has passed away. Butch was a very big part of the squad for many years and served countless hours to his community. Rest easy Butch.

Update:
Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at Gleason Funeral Home, 1360 Hamilton Street, Somerset, NJ 08873.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 10:30 AM at St. Peter the Apostle Church, New Brunswick. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Somerset.

06/11/2026

Yesterday was a jam packed equipment review night! Our ambulances carry a wide variety of equipment, each of which are very helpful in specific situations. It’s helpful to review all the tools we carry so we know which resources we have and how to use them properly. Yesterday we reviewed c-collars, back boards, the Reeves sleeve, scoop stretcher, binder lift, stair chair, Ked and more! Interested in learning what these tools are and how we use them? Visit our website at www.emfas52.org to learn about how to become a member, or catch us at one of the many community events we will be standing by at this summer and ask away!

Address

2378 Amwell Road
Somerset, NJ
08873

Telephone

+17328732952

Website

http://emfas52.org/

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