On March 7, 1969 an organization meeting was held to form the South Jefferson Rescue Squad. Robert Simpson was appointed temporary Chairman. The first Public Meeting to encourage new membership was held March 24th and committees were set up to handle different areas of developing the Squad. By May 26th we had received our Incorporation Papers from the State of New York. On June 26th, the first slate of Officers was voted upon, with the following people elected as Officers: Niles Fillhart – President; Bob Simpson – Chief; Doug MacIlvennie – 1st Assistant Chief; Dave LaLone – 2nd Assistant Chief; Bill Burton – Treasurer; Sue Fitzgerald – Secretary; Rufus Chalmers – Member at Large. Due to the resignation of Sue Fitzgerald, Carol Spinner was appointed Secretary the following month.
After looking at several properties and different types of buildings, in September we finally purchased the old Sunoco Station on Main Street, and began to fix it up in anticipation of the arrival of our new ambulance. During this time members were busy attending First Aid Classes preparing themselves to be able to treat patients. On October 22, 1969, our Cadillac ambulance was called out for the first time, and we began to cover the five townships of Adams, Ellisburg, Lorraine, Rodman and Worth (approximately 252 square miles). South Jefferson Rescue Squad, Inc. is a New York State Certified Paramedic Ambulance.
As our membership increased, it became necessary for a larger building with sleeping quarters, and a training area. In June, 1975 the old building was torn down, and preparation for the building of the new hall was begun. After the shell of the building was completed by the contractor, the members completed the work on the inside of the building. On November 21, 2015, the Deborah Taylor-Singleton building was dedicated. This new five-bay garage was built on adjacent property purchased from the Village of Adams.
Our members not only put in many long hours advancing their own training, but we also have members who are qualified to teach C.P.R., First Aid, First Responder, EMT and Advanced EMT courses. Members also volunteer their time to work blood pressure clinics, cover High School football games, parades and sit on EMS councils for the county and region.
After looking at several properties and different types of buildings, in September we finally purchased the old Sunoco Station on Main Street, and began to fix it up in anticipation of the arrival of our new ambulance. During this time members were busy attending First Aid Classes preparing themselves to be able to treat patients. On October 22, 1969, our Cadillac ambulance was called out for the first time, and we began to cover the five townships of Adams, Ellisburg, Lorraine, Rodman and Worth (approximately 252 square miles). South Jefferson Rescue Squad, Inc. is a New York State Certified Paramedic Ambulance.
As our membership increased, it became necessary for a larger building with sleeping quarters, and a training area. In June, 1975 the old building was torn down, and preparation for the building of the new hall was begun. After the shell of the building was completed by the contractor, the members completed the work on the inside of the building. On November 21, 2015, the Deborah Taylor-Singleton building was dedicated. This new five-bay garage was built on adjacent property purchased from the Village of Adams.
Our members not only put in many long hours advancing their own training, but we also have members who are qualified to teach C.P.R., First Aid, First Responder, EMT and Advanced EMT courses. Members also volunteer their time to work blood pressure clinics, cover High School football games, parades and sit on EMS councils for the county and region.