Published 12:31pm  WEST CALDWELL, NJ - The West Essex First Aid Squad will be hosting a Blood Drive Wednesday, July 29, from 3pm to 8pm, at the squad house. The blood drive will be administered by Community Blood Services and donors will need to supply their social security number on their initial visit or their blood donor ID number. Donors who provide their email address will receive an email in a few days which lists their blood type, glucose and cholesterol results. The squad house is located at 642 Bloomfield Avenue, West Caldwell. "Very little changes after giving blood," a spokesperson commented. New Jersey Requirements to Donate Blood In general, eligible donors must be in good health. Donors also must:
Donors will be deferred from giving blood if:
"There is NO risk of contracting any disease Donation Exclusions Persons are not permitted to donate blood in New Jersey if they meet any of the following:
Guidelines Before Donating Blood
Post-Donation Blood Screening Tests During the Blood Drive, blood samples, drawn in separate tubes at the time of donation, will undergo a visual screening for clotting or other abnormalities. In addition, each blood donation is subjected to the following tests:
"Our current blood supply is critically low
Published 12:33am  WEST CALDWELL, NJ - The West Essex First Aid Squad will be hosting a Blood Drive Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 3pm to 8pm at the squad house. The squad house is located at 642 Bloomfield Avenue, West Caldwell. The blood drive will be administered by The Blood Center of New Jersey and donors will need to supply their social security number on their initial visit or their blood donor ID number. Donors who provide their email address will receive an email in a few days which lists their blood type and cholesterol result. "Very little changes after giving blood," a Blood Center spokesperson commented. New Jersey Requirements to Donate Blood In general, eligible donors must be in good health. There are no upper age limits provided all health requirements are met:
Donors will be deferred from giving blood if:
"There is NO risk of contracting any disease Donation Exclusions Persons are not permitted to donate blood in New Jersey if they meet any of the following:
Guidelines Before Donating Blood
At the Blood Center, blood samples, drawn in separate tubes at the time of donation, undergo a visual screening for clotting or other abnormalities. In addition, each blood donation is subjected to the following tests:
"Our current blood supply is critically low Further Information
West Essex First Aid Squad President: George Carnrick, Jr Captain: David Black 642 Bloomfield Avenue West Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-403-8568 Website
Published 10:57pm  ESSEX FELLS, NJ - The Calvary Evangelical Free Church is sponsoring a "Fall Fun Night!" Saturday, Sept. 27, to benefit the Roseland and West Essex First Aid Squads. The free outdoor event will take place from 7pm to 9pm and will feature an evening of live music, a delicious Pie Bar, fresh donuts and cider, and a Corn Hole Tournament for adults and kids. The church is located at 450 Fells Road, Essex Fells. Donations Admission is free, but all donations received will be used to benefit the first aid squads. Everyone is welcome to attend. "Come out for a great evening of fun and music,  Credit: Full Citi Live Entertainment Full Citi, well known around the area for their appearances at Rockin' Joe's, Calandra's and Just Jakes, will be on hand to provide their country, rock and soul numbers for the crowd. Further Information
Calvary Church Associate Pastor Paul Voltmer 450 Fells Rd Essex Fells, NJ 07021 973 - 226 - 5272 Email: paul@welcome2calvary.com Website
Published 6:10am  WEST CALDWELL, NJ - The West Essex First Aid Squad will be hosting a Blood Drive Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 3pm to 8pm at the squad house. All registered donors will be entered to win one of four $250 Visa Gift Cards. The squad house is located at 642 Bloomfield Avenue, West Caldwell. The blood drive will be administered by The Blood Center of New Jersey and donors will need to supply their social security number on their initial visit or their blood donor ID number. Donors who provide their email address will receive an email in a few days which lists their blood type and cholesterol result. "Very little changes after giving blood," a Blood Center spokesperson commented. New Jersey Requirements to Donate Blood In general, eligible donors must be in good health. There are no upper age limits provided all health requirements are met:
Donors will be deferred from giving blood if:
"There is NO risk of contracting any disease Donation Exclusions Persons are not permitted to donate blood in New Jersey if they meet any of the following:
Guidelines Before Donating Blood
At the Blood Center, blood samples, drawn in separate tubes at the time of donation, undergo a visual screening for clotting or other abnormalities. In addition, each blood donation is subjected to the following tests:
"Our current blood supply is critically low Further Information
West Essex First Aid Squad President: George Carnrick, Jr Captain: David Black 642 Bloomfield Avenue West Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-403-8568 Website
Published 2:26pm  Credit: Tim Enchelmaier WEST CALDWELL, NJ - This Saturday, the West Essex First Aid Squad will be welcoming a new ambulance, 772, with a traditional "Wetdown" at the squad building. Saturday's event runs from 5pm to 11pm and will include a large party with food and drinks along with music, a photo booth and dancing. The rescue squad building is located at 642 Bloomfield Avenue, West Caldwell.  642 Bloomfield Avenue, West Caldwell Credit: Google Maps A wetdown is a ritual celebrated by many volunteer fire departments and rescue squads when a new truck is put into commission; the local firefighters spray it thoroughly with their equipment and neighboring towns join in the celebration. West Essex First Aid Squad Crew Chief and Wetdown Committee Chair  Credit: West Essex First Aid Squad TICKETS
"So don't forget - this Saturday's the big day!" Striziver added. Further Information
West Essex First Aid Squad President: George Carnrick, Jr. Captain: David Black 642 Bloomfield Avenue West Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-403-8568 Website |
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