Clinton Township Newsletter

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Expires 6/30/17) Any New Carpet or Oriental Rug Purchase Over $1,000 F i r s t C l a s s o F C l i n t o n F i r s t a i D & r e s C u e / h u n t e r D o n P o l y t e C h e m t s t u D e n t s P u t s k i l l s t o t h e t e s t By Bucky Buchanan, CFARS Deputy Chief of EMS The first three Hunterdon County Polytech high school students to earn high school credits while taking the EMT course at Clinton First Aid & Rescue Squad's training center literally put the skills they've learned to the test at an April 29 mock "mass-casualty" training incident. Makeup artists transformed actors into realistic looking "victims," and by observing the "injuries" and asking those actors who are supposed to be responsive questions, the Polytech students and their 14 EMT course classmates assessed the ailments and proper treatment, and began that treatment in a triage setting. Clinton First Aid & Rescue Squad (CFARS) and Hunterdon Polytech recently formed a partnership that allows Hunterdon County high school students to receive credits while training with CFARS. The first small batch of students started in January and have completed their course work. They also must pass a written exam and a practical exam to successfully complete the CFARS EMT course, said EMS Lieutenant and Training Officer Michelle Gardner. At that point, they are eligible to sit for either the state or national certification exam. "It was really faced paced, and I did enjoy how realistic it was," said Liam Fleisher, an 18-year-old Clinton First Aid/Hunterdon Polytech student who took on triage, treatment and transport roles during the drill. He said that thanks to the drill, he's better prepared if he should ever face a similar situation in real life. "I have a much better understanding of what needs to be done and how to handle it," Fleisher said. This new partnership fits the missions of both Clinton First Aid & Rescue and Polytech. Polytech aims to prepare students for future careers through both education and experience, and there is a growing need for qualified and well-trained certified emergency personnel throughout the county, state and nation. CFARS knows about the need for EMTs first-hand. In response to a surge in calls for emergency assistance, the non-profit, volunteer- led squad launched a new volunteer recruitment campaign last year. "The mock mass casualty exercise did exactly what we planned – it put our EMT students of all ages in a situation as similar as possible to a real life emergency," Gardner said. "I'm delighted with the way they handled it and am so proud of this next generation of EMTs." Interested high school students should talk to their high school guidance counselor or call Tanya Nalesnik, Student Services Coordinator at Polytech at: 908.788.1119, ext. 2029. Clinton First Aid & Rescue Squad needs volunteers of all ages, and the EMT course is free for volunteers. Those interested should visit: www.JoinClintonEMS.com or call: 844-4-Clinton. C h i l D r e n ' s n a t u r e r e t r e a t t h i s s u m m e r o n t h e F a r m ! www.ValleyCrestFarmNJ.org 14 Allerton Road, Lebanon, NJ 08833 Valley Crest Farm and Preserve is proud to offer a new nature retreat designed for Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts! While this camp- like experience is created with scouts in mind, all children are welcome to join us for a fun and exciting week! Children will come to the farm from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm each day for a week. Under the direction of naturalist educator, Rachel McGovern, children will complete the requirements for scout badges, participate in fun, nature- based activities and create beautiful crafts. At the end of the week, kids will come home with five completed badges or petals and a lifetime of memories. Each camp will cover badges specific for the listed scouting level. Children who do not participate in scouting may join the camp appropriate for their age level and participate in all badge activities with scouts. These activities may include hiking, learning first- aid or learning about survival in nature. Brownies, Bear and Wolf Cubs (1-3rd graders) meet the week of July 24-28; Juniors and Webelos (4-5th grade) meet the week of July 31- August 4; and Daisies and Tiger Cubs (K-1st grade) meet the week of August 7-11. Cost of the camp is $195 and includes all activities and a t-shirt. To register or for more information please email: info@valleycrestfarmnj.org or call: 908.238.9696.

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