EMS HISTORICAL TIMELINE
1962 | The Brielle First Aid Squad was incorporated on January 20, 1962, with 12 members |
1919 | The First Aid Squad began active service on May 30, 1962, with membership increasing to 15 members |
1962 | Equipment consisted of two ambulances: a 1948 Chevrolet and a 1949 Cadillac |
1962 -66 | During the remainder of 1962, the Squad answered 37 calls; this swelled to 304 in 1966 |
1967 | The First Aid Squad’s first permanent home was dedicated on April 23, 1967 |
1967 | During 1967, membership reached 21 dedicated men and women |
2006 | During 2006, purchased a new ambulance from PL Custom in Wall |
2008-2011 | The Squad’s headquarters began a major renovation in 2008, which was completed in 2011 |
2010 | During 2010, the Squad was reincorporated as Brielle EMS, Inc. |
2012 | Brielle EMS celebrates 50 years of service; during this time, the Squad responded to 23,000 emergency calls |
2018 | During 2018, purchased a new ambulance from PL Custom in Wall |
2018 | The Squad responded to approximately 400 emergencies during 2018 |