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Cutchogue Fire Department Rescue Squad
.jpg) In 1938 a group of Cutchogue Firemen took classes in life saving First Aid. It was here that the Cutchogue Fire Department Rescue Squad was formed, originnally organized as the "First Aid Squad." The Fireman of Cutchogue would be the first group on the North Fork to provide their residents with life saving First Aid. The Cutchogue Fire Department would respond to assist anyone who was injured or sick and now be able to treat them until the local doctor or ambulance would arrive. Back then the ambulances were provided by the local hospitals, funeral homes and eventulaly private ambulance service. The squad would continue to operate in this fashion, providing what is now called "First Responder" service until the 1980's.
1989 marked a signifigant milestone in CFD history. During this year Cutchogue Fire Department would start to provide full Ambulance Service to the residents to the Cutchogue Fire District. Unlike before, CFD would now not only respond, but also transport the victims to area hospitals themselves. This new service would save valuable time that was often wasted waiting for a private ambulance to arrive. CFD converted their existing rescue truck to be able to transport patients utilizing a stretcher that was loaned to CFD by the Flanders-Northampton Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Later in the same year, CFD recieve its first "Ambulance" designed for patient transport. This new ambulance was donated to CFD in the form of a gift, due to the generosity of a Cutchogue citizen who paid for its purchase.
This service continues today, and over the years has been credited with saving countless human lives.
A few years later CFD would again expand its capabilities when they would begin to provide Advanced Life Support Services. Several rescue squad members attended countless hours of training and attained advanced certifications (EMT-CC & Paramedic) that now allowed CFD to administer life saving drugs, and use advanced equipmnet such as cardiac monitors. Advanced treatments and interventions could now take place at the scene or in the ambulance prior to the arrival at a local hospital.
In 2010 CFD Paramedic Kathy Hartmann was awarded the 2009 Suffolk County Advanced Life Support Provider of theYear. This award is presented annually by the Suffolk County REMSO, representing all EMS agencies in Suffolk County. Kathy was honored for her role in several Life saving incidents. This is the highest honor ever to be bestowed upon a CFD Rescue Squad member.
Link to the Story: http://www.cutchoguefiredept.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=275
Today CFD maintains (2) state of the art Ambulaces equipped to respond to any type of medical emergency. In their "Strive for Excellance" these responders continue to train on a regular basis in order to be proficient in their field and provide the best possible service to the community. In addition to the following Medical Certifications, all CFD members are encouraged to be CPR/ AED qualified, as they are always needed as ambulance drivers and helpers as part of the United Fire Co. No.1.
2022 Rescue Squad Officers
Captain- Ken Pearsall
Lieutenant- Andrea Parks
Paramedics
These members have achieved certicifcations as paramedics and can provide advanced life support. This requires over 1500 total hours of advanced training that combines clasroom and clinical experience. CFD is proud to have a total of (5) paramedics as part of its squad.
Kathy Hartmann
Richard Hartmann
Loretta Garbarino
Ken Burns
Garrett Lake
EMT-B (Basic)
These members have recieved certifications that require 160 hours of combined training that is specified by the New York State Department of Health
Tom Martin Patrick Kaelin
Charlie Witczak Ken Pearsall
Andrea Parks T.J. Behr
Rex Spielmann Beth Young
Wylee Sanders Ceci Stevens
Tim Winters
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