A few weeks after the call, she walked through our door. She brought cookies. She hugged the crew. And she handed one of our EMTs a $4 phone charger — because his had died on scene, and she'd noticed. That's the kind of thing that stays with you. It's not just why we do this job. It's why this community matters. Thank you to every donor and supporter who makes our work possible. If PFARS has meant something to you or someone you love, consider giving back: pfars.org/donate

There are calls where everything is on the line — and the only thing you can control is your composure. Earlier this year, Princeton's EMS team responded to a severe allergic reaction. BP: 78/30. No ALS available. The crew stayed calm, administered the epi, and drove hard. By the time they pulled into the ER, her pressure was rising. Calm is contagious. Confidence under pressure is trained. That's what Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad shows up with — every single call. I

Our People: From Badge #562 to Rutgers School of Public Health Neil Tucker served with Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad from 2015 to 2020. During his time here, he was introduced to the '5 Minutes to Help' program — a curriculum designed to help EMS and first responders recognize and respond to Substance Use Disorder. That connection set him on a new path. Today, Neil is a Health Educator in EMS Peer Support at Rutgers School of Public Health. He has trained thousands of