Oakland First Aid Squad News
See what is going on at OFAS below!
3/2020 oFAS COVID-19 URGENT INFORMATION
Please remember to stay inside and keep practicing social distancing. Wash hands whenever and as often as possible and please isolate yourself if you were exposed or experience any of the COVID-19 related symptoms.
4/13/2019 oakland annual easter egg hunt
OFAS is ready to HOP into spring 🌸 at Oakland’s annual egg hunt🐥🐰
3/23/2019 Air force Send off party!
OFAS would like to thank Shayne O’Connor for all her hard work and dedication to the squad for the past few years and wish her the best of luck as she joins the Air Force. Best wishes and thank you for volunteering to serve our country and protect our rights. Thank you Shayne!
2/2/2019 Marcal Factory Fire stand-by
The Oakland FAS on standby at the Marcal factory site in Elmwood Park as overhaul operations continue throughout the night! Thank you to our dedicated members for helping our neighbors when called upon.
1/12/2019 Installation Dinner
The installation dinner was a time for fun and celebration as we honor and recognize all the hard work of all the volunteers of OFAS. We thank everyone on OFAS for all the hours and dedication each member puts into the squad going above and beyond to help the people of Oakland. Special congratulations to all those who received awards!
1/1/2019 Connie Monks
To start off the New Year, we would like you all to meet Connie Monks (second from left in photo), one of the last living founding members of OFAS. She helped shape the first aid squad to what it is today. Connie first heard of the newly forming organization in 1953 from a neighbor who lived across the street. Along with her neighbor, Connie decided to take the mandatory courses and joined the squad. Connie, along with many other founding members, oversaw and guided the creation of OFAS, has rode as an EMT on the squad for 22 years and continued her service as a lifetime member for over 46 years. Over her time on OFAS Connie has served on multiple committees and held a multitude of positions including serving 3 different terms as Chief, being chairman of membership. From the beginning she has overseen and helped shape the squad. As one of our founding members she holds many stories to what the squad used to be like and how it all started. If you would like to read more about our founder Connie Monks please see our facebook page!
11/10/2018 John Robert Walker’s Birthday
The John Robert Walker Memorial Oakland First Aid has come a long way throughout the years since our early start back in 1954. It all started thanks to the Walker family and memory of their son, John Robert Walker. Back in 1954 Oakland did not have a First Aid Squad and was completely reliant on its neighboring towns for emergency care. During this time, John Walker was a councilman in Oakland and his youngest son, John Robert Walker, was diagnosed with leukemia, and he required frequent transportation to Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York. When John Robert Walker passed away at the age of nine, his parents, Vivian and John, turned tragedy into triumph by helping to organize a living memorial to their son. In memory of their child they helped create the Oakland First Aid Squad and even generously donated an equipped Cadillac ambulance to the town on August 14, 1954. In spirit of the recent passing of John Robert Walker’s birthday on November 10th, 1942 we would like to sincerely thank the Walker family for aiding in the creation of the Oakland First Aid Squad that is able to a plethora of people throughout the town whenever they are in need.
10/13-14/2018 annual coin toss
OFAS annual coin toss! Being a 100% volunteer squad, OFAS relies solely on YOUR donations in order to survive and continue helping members of our community. With your donations we will be able to keep the squad alive and raise money for new supplies, maintenance, a new ambulance, and much more! Every donation counts no matter how big or small. Please help us so we can help you!
10/9/2018 Fire prevention
The importance of informing the community and children of FIRE PREVENTION as well as what EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES duties are can be the difference between life or death. The little things taught can prevent catastrophic events from happening in ones life and show others that FIRST RESPONDERS are a FRIEND that will ALWAYS be there to help during times of need. 🚓🚑🚒
9/9/2018 Choptoberfest
Make sure to stop by the Choptoberfest at the Knights of Columbus from 12-4 today to grab a bite to eat, learn more about local organizations, and meet members of OFAS!
8/29/2018 Crystal Lake swim-a-thon
Local lifeguards in the community swam 19 miles raising $430.00 to donate to OFAS. We’d like to commend these individuals for their thoughtfulness, hard work, and for keeping the patrons of Oakland safe while they enjoy the water.😎🌊🏊♂️🏖
6/23/2018 Indian hills graduation
OFAS standbys at community events to support its residents and its own members in their lives. We are here to keep others safe, render medical care, and be there for one another. Additionally, we would like to congratulate the Class of 2018! 🎓
6/13-6/16 - Oakland Carnival
All fun and games at the Oakland Carnival! Special thanks to Ringwood Ambulance Corps., Franklin Lakes Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Pompton Lakes First Aid Squad, Hohokus VAC, Wyckoff Volunteer Ambulance Corps, and Mahwah EMS for assisting at the stand by for the firework celebration last night. If you haven’t stopped by the carnival yet this week make sure to do so before its over and come by the OFAS booth to play some operation and meet the members of the squad.
5/20-5/27- W's Grill Fundraiser
Come DINE and DONATE! Stop by W's Grill in Oakland to have a great night out while supporting your local first aid squad! The fundraiser will be hosted starting May 20th to May 26th in honor of EMS week and we appreciate and thank everyone that donates.
5/18/2018- RELAY FOR LIFE
Cancer never sleeps and neither so we! OFAS participated in relay for life at Indian Hills last night from sundown to sunrise fighting for a cure together with the rest of the community #relayforlife2018
5/5/2018 - Town Garage Sale
Make sure you come stop by OFAS today during the town wide Garage Sale! We will be hosting our own garage sale in the OFAS parking lot at 285 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland, NJ. All profit collected will be donated to the First Aid Squad and be used to fund building renovations and a new ambulance.
4/24/2018 - Fund Drive
Be sure to check your mailbox this week for mail from OFAS! Being a 100% volunteer organization we survive solely on YOUR donations. Please help us so we can help you and donate today!
3/17/2018 - St. Patrick's Day
It was all Shamrocks and Shenanigans at the conjoined Oakland First Aid Squad and Oakland Fire Department St.Patrick's Day Party! We hope you had a great and safe time celebrating!
3/7/2018 - Storm comes through oakland
Please be safe and careful when shoveling and make sure you have proper precautions for at home oxygen and other medical devices due to power outages. Please stay inside and stay warm as much as possible until power and heat is restored!
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