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Basking Ridge EMT Marks 20 Years of Service
May 07, 2026 | NEW JERSEY
1RN News Team,

Photo by Courtesy of Basking Ridge Fire Co. No 1 & EMS
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On May 7th, EMT Jon received recognition from Basking Ridge Fire Company No. 1 and EMS for his 20 years of volunteer work and thousands of emergency calls. Jon became a New Jersey EMT in 2006 while working locally and began serving as a daytime responder. A longtime mountain climber with experience in wilderness rescue, Jon continued volunteering regular 12-hour shifts over the years. Additionally, he had a number of leadership roles, such as EMS Captain and EMS Lieutenant.

