February 7, 2017
Mr. Anthony Ferrera , Township Administrator
Hillsborough Township
379 South Branch Road
Hillsborough , New Jersey 08844
Dear Mr. Ferrera:
This letter is in response to the Request for Proposals for Emergency Medical Services. While the specifications have
been written in ways that preclude us from responding to the RFP, rest assured it is our desire to continue serving Hillsborough Township as we have for more than 60 years.
We must point out that the scope of "Basic Life Support Services" specified in the RFP represents a significant reduction in services when compared with the services currently being provided by the Hillsborough Rescue Squad.
Listed below are some of the things we do over and above what you are requesting in the RFP.
The Hillsborough Rescue Squad has a proven track record of service to the citizens of Hillsborough Township and we must again emphasize that what we do on a daily basis far exceeds what you have asked for in the RFP.
We would welcome the opportunity to discuss these services with you or members of the Township Committee.
C . David Gwin, Chief
Mr. Anthony Ferrera , Township Administrator
Hillsborough Township
379 South Branch Road
Hillsborough , New Jersey 08844
Dear Mr. Ferrera:
This letter is in response to the Request for Proposals for Emergency Medical Services. While the specifications have
been written in ways that preclude us from responding to the RFP, rest assured it is our desire to continue serving Hillsborough Township as we have for more than 60 years.
We must point out that the scope of "Basic Life Support Services" specified in the RFP represents a significant reduction in services when compared with the services currently being provided by the Hillsborough Rescue Squad.
Listed below are some of the things we do over and above what you are requesting in the RFP.
- A minimum of two crews on duty, dedicated to Hillsborough Township, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
- Additional crews during periods of hazardous driving conditions.
- Additional crews dedicated to the many special events which occur in the township throughout the year.
- Decades of experience and advanced training in vehicle extrication techniques.
- Swift water rescue capabilities.
- Specialized equipment for accessing off-road patients (such as sourland Mountain Preserve hikers).
- Medical screening and fit testing for the Hillsborough Police Department (and other township departments as requested) .
- EMS representation on the Local Emergency Planning Committee.
- Supervisory personnel meeting Federal and State-mandated ICS training requirements.
- Programs for girl and boy scouts to earn first aid merit badges.
- Bloodborne pathogen training local fire departments.
- Partnerships with Hillsborough High School and Hillsborough Middle School to provide CPR training for students.
- Refilling oxygen tanks for the Hillsborough Police Department and
the Hillsborough Township Public Schools. - CERT training as requested by township schools and municipal goverment.
- First aid and CPR classes for township employees as requested .
- A junior EMT program which allows high school students to gain firsthand experience in emergency services and emergency medicine .
- Many partnerships and mutual aid agreements with neighboring EMS agencies, thereby multiplying resources available to Hillsborough.
The Hillsborough Rescue Squad has a proven track record of service to the citizens of Hillsborough Township and we must again emphasize that what we do on a daily basis far exceeds what you have asked for in the RFP.
We would welcome the opportunity to discuss these services with you or members of the Township Committee.
C . David Gwin, Chief
