Ari Meisel, Executive Director of the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad
In episode 76 of the Princeton Podcast, mayor Mark Freda sits down with Ari Meisel, Executive Director of the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad.
Ari and Mark discuss how the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad combines career and volunteer Emergency Medical Technicians under the same high standards. Together, they provide both life-saving Emergency Medical Services and wide-ranging technical rescue services. They also work in close coordination with Princeton’s fire and police departments.
Ari describes the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad’s impressive fleet and specialized capabilities. These include swift water rescue, rope rescue, and rehab support for first responders. He explains why having a dedicated, locally based squad makes a critical difference in response times.
The conversation also covers the squad’s independent nonprofit funding model, as well as how local residents can get involved through volunteering, training pathways, donations, and community events.
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