October 22,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Friends of Ridgewood Emergency Services (FOREST) has mailed to all Ridgewood residents and businesses its annual Fund Drive request. It’s the time of year to once again ask for your annual continued generous financial support of Ridgewood Emergency Services (RES). They count on the support of our neighbors like you to
assist in supporting the RES First Responders in their mission to serve the Village with your charitable donation.
We have recently seen three virtually unparalleled disasters in Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria that have mercifully spared the Northeast. But
given the capricious nature of weather – and other unpredictable emergency events – we cannot afford to simply hope for the best; we must be prepared and that preparation
requires funding.
We all saw how crucial emergency services workers were in helping victims of the recent hurricanes. Ridgewood residents can take comfort in knowing that RES provides
emergency assistance to the village 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year.
RES has responded to over 1,246 emergency calls year to date – which equates to 13,275 cumulative hours donated by the volunteers to the Village of Ridgewood on
active duty. It does not include time spent on training, meetings, meeting and event preparation: a cost savings of over $1 million dollars to the Village of Ridgewood.
With your financial support in 2017, RES was able to purchase new transport and communication equipment and additional public access Defibrillation units.
One of the goals for 2018 is the purchase of self-lifting stretchers to eliminate back injuries to the responders. These stretchers cost over $40,000 each (for a total of
$120,000).
By making a financial donation to FOREST, Ridgewood Emergency Services can continue to respond to the needs of the residents of Ridgewood and its visitors. Please
make your check payable to FOREST (Friends of Ridgewood Emergency Services Teams), 33 Douglas Place Ridgewood, NJ 07450 or online at www.ridgewood911.org
FOREST is a charitable organization under IRS section 501(c)(3) s, your contribution is tax deductible.
Should you be interested in exploring the idea of becoming a member, please call them at (201) 670-5570 or e mail them at membership@ridgewood911.org
