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Newark's University Hospital EMS Rescue 1

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August 08, 2025 | NEW JERSEY RON JEFFERS, New Jersey Editor
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Newark's University Hospital EMS Rescue 1's new Pierce Saber unit was placed into service in June.  The 4-door, raised roof cab vehicle has four seats.  The first two box compartments are transverse, plus there are coffin-style compartments on the roof. It possesses a portable Warn winch with four receivers, roll-out tool trays, wheel well storage space, and a rear vision camera. It carries extrication tools, high angle rescue gear, machine entrapment tools, water rescue equipment, an inflatable boat, saws, hand tools and extinguishers.  This units responds to some 5,500 calls annually.

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RON JEFFERSNew Jersey Editor

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