09/04/2026
𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁-𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽
When every second counts, training can make the difference.
West Orange firefighter/EMTs are strengthening their lifesaving skills through advanced medical training covering stroke recognition, major trauma, bleeding control, behavioral health and more.
Fire Chief Nicholas Gillo says the department has already seen the importance of early recognition firsthand — including a response in which firefighters helped identify a stroke and ultimately saved a resident’s life.
Learn how grant-funded training and a partnership with University Hospital are helping West Orange firefighters prepare for critical medical emergencies and provide residents with the best care possible.
Read the full story on TAPinto West Orange.
Read https://www.tapinto.net/towns/west-orange/sections/police-and-fire/articles/west-orange-firefighters-complete-advanced-medical-training-through-grant-funded-partnership or visit TAPinto West Orange to read more https://www.tapinto.net/towns/west-orange