Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • October 20, 2010 Glen Rock Weekend Wet Down marks addition of new ambulance The Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corps recently held a “Wet Down” celebration to dedicate and take possession of a 2009 Ford diesel Type III Horton ambulance. The event was held at GRVAC Headquarters at 700 South Maple Avenue, Glen Rock. Similar to the Navy tradition of christening a ship, ambulance corps and fire departments traditionally “wet down” a vehicle before placing it in service. The Glen Rock Volunteer Fire Department participated in this ritual by soaking the new ambulance with water sprayed from the department’s firefighting equipment. The ambulance was received by the GRVAC last month and added to the fleet after it was fully equipped and members were trained in its use. “Our new ambulance boasts significantly improved safety systems such as air bags and cushioned head protectors installed for impact protection,” said GRVAC Chief Christine Kochaniec. “We made a decision to purchase a new ambulance because our fleet of vehicles was aging and we needed to update safety features.” The surfaces of the new rig include stainless steel grab rails, stain resistant flooring, and countertops treated with anti-microbial coatings. The air conditioning system is equipped with HEPA filters and UV lamps, which treat the circulated air and remove harmful bacteria. Privacy one-way rear and side windows ensure patient and treatment privacy when desired. The control panels are sealed to prevent bacteria from penetrating the switches. Planning for the new rig began 18 months ago, when a committee was appointed to research new technology, visit other ambulance corps to evaluate their equipment, and invite various vendors to compare new features and technology. The committee came up with specifications that best fit GRVAC’s mission and provide exceptional service to borough residents. GRVAC representatives inspected the vehicle at the factory to confirm that the rig and its equipment were made those specifications. After the ceremony, free refreshments and food were available to the public. Wet down T-shirts, collectable mugs, and reusable water bottles were available for purchase. Ambulance corps members were on hand to answer questions and to host visits inside GRVAC fleet vehicles. Formed in 1951, the Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corps is an organization of men and women who are certified by the State of New Jersey as Emergency Medical Technicians to provide emergency assistance and ambulance service 24/7 to the residents of Glen Rock and its neighboring towns. EMTs must participate in continuing education programs to be eligible for recertification and to better prepare for mass casualties and disasters. Helpful Hints Helpful Hints from Pat Says... ome Surveying easier with library’s help Glen Rock residents who want to respond to the borough council’s survey of services but are not comfortable with computers, or don’t own one, can drop in at the Glen Rock Library for all the help they need. “We stand by people,” Library Director Roz Pelcyger said last week. “We’ll get them through even if they’ve never used a computer before. If they have one good finger and can work the mouse, they can fill out the survey at home or with us.” The survey, available at the Borough of Glen Rock website, but is not accessible on paper, asks about two dozen questions concerning the municipal services that consume 21 percent of the tax bill. Most of the survey allows residents to check off boxes as to whether they are satisfied, somewhat satisfied, or unsatisfied with the level of services provided by police, the department of public works, and the library. Boxes are provided for additional comments, which are optional. Residents are asked their approximate age and how long they have resided in the borough, but need not fill in their names or addresses if they choose not to. The whole process takes less than five minutes without individual comments. The survey seems geared to finding out whether residents would be willing to get by with front-yard trash collection, the elimination of bulk pickup, and shorter hours at the recycling area, whether residents use various recreation services, and how satisfied they are with the administration and the library. The deadline for completion is Oct. 26. Meyers to offer programs In other library business, Glen Rock resident Susan Meyers will offer three programs on the history of language: “World Languages” on Oct. 20, “History of the English Language” on Nov. 17, and Egyptian Hieroglyphics on Dec. 15. All of these programs will begin at 7:30 p.m. Meyers is certified to teach four modern languages and knows many others, and studied in Austria and at the Sorbonne. 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