HAMPTON LAKES EMERGENCY SQUAD
Proudly Serving Southampton Township
2022 Fund Drive
Help us to help you!
Explore why we need your help and what your donation does.
WE RELY ON YOUR SUPPORT
As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, we are here to serve you!
Emergency Medical Services isn't about the money...and never has been. We use billing revenue to offset the costs of providing the service so that your tax dollars don't have to fund this program.
As a result, we operate on a bare bones budget which does not leave much room for capital expenses or unexpected costs.
The past few years have been difficult to say the least. Between the pandemic and associate costs, record inflation, and dwelling numbers of EMTs throughout the nation, our costs to operate have increased dramatically.
This year, we look for your continued support to ensure that when you call for help, you get a quick response by our professional members!
GOAL
Our 2022 fund drive goal is $40,000. Keep scrolling to see what this money will be used for.
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Last Updated: 2/10/2023
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WHERE YOUR DONATION GOES
Care comes at a cost. We do NOT balance bill residents therefore accepting whatever your insurance company pays us. It may not be widely know, but insurance companies will only reimburse us IF you are transported to the hospital. The amount paid by your insurance varies widely with Medicaid paying only $58.00 per transport and Medicaid paying approximately $350.00 per transport AFTER your coinsurance (which we waive).
EQUIPMENT UPGRADES
Below are some major equipment upgrades that your donation can help fund!
Learn about what each piece is, the cost, and how it benefits patients.
Stryker autoload
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power stretcher
Equipment:
Stretcher and Load System
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Purpose:
The power stretcher is a battery operated hydraulic cot that is a vast improvement over the tradition manual stretchers due to the increased weight capability (up to 800 lbs).
The autoload system allows the stretcher to be loaded into the ambulance with the press of a button, saving our crew's backs! This reduces liability and increase safety for the patient and crew members.
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Cost:
If purchased new...
Stretcher: ~$15,000
Load System: ~$20,000
Together: ~$35,000
lucas device
Equipment:
Automated CPR Compression Device
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Purpose:
If you have ever taken a CPR class before, you know how straining chest compressions can be. Early, effective and uninterrupted compressions are key to patient survival.
It is typical that we will spend up to 20 minutes on scene doing chest compressions and then potential in the moving ambulance...You can imagine the risk and decrease in performance. This device does chest compressions for us, for as long as we need, without complaint thus improving patient outcomes.
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Cost:
If purchased new...
LUCAS Device: ~$20,000
Stryker xps siderails
Equipment:
Expandable Patient Surface Siderails for Stryker Stretchers
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Purpose:
The Stryker stretchers come standard with side rails that raise and lower straight up and down. This is fine is most situations. However to better accompany the power stretcher's higher weight capability of 800 lbs, we also need to account for width. These side rails allow us to transport patients that may exceed the approximately 23 inch width set by the standard side rails. The width of the XPS siderails increases to approximately 36 inches and can be set to an angle to further increase width.
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Cost:
If purchased new...
XPS Siderails: ~$4,000
motorola pagers and radios
Equipment:
Pagers and Radios
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Purpose:
Believe it or not, EMTs and Firefighters are notified of emergency calls using pagers. It is the most reliable system with no delays in notification.
Our crew members each carry a pager on them.
Each member also carries a portable radio that can communication with our dispatch center and each ambulance is equipped with two radios (as required). These devices are crucial for communications and crew safety. With an additional ambulance and staffing additional units, we need more pagers and radios.
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Cost:
If purchased new...
Pager: ~$400
Radio: ~$5,000
Thank you!
If you prefer to donation with a cash or check, please secure in an envelop and mail to our P.O. Box below or you can drop off to the station.
Checks should be made out to "Hampton Lakes Emergency Squad"
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Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2009
Southampton Twp., NJ 08088
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Station Address:
4 Holly Blvd
Southampton Twp., NJ 08088
