| 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 was held March 24th and committees were setup 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 were 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 and 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, September of that year we purchased the old Sunoco Station on Main Street. We began to make repairs in anticipation of the arrival of our new ambulance. During this time members were busy attending First Aid Classes 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. South Jefferson Rescue Squad, Inc. is now 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. Building maintenance/upkeep is continually done to ensure that our members who stay at the station while on call have all the comforts of home (full kitchen, living room, bedrooms).
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