Electric Bicycles Will Speed Up Marlboro EMT Response
Donations of two electric bicycles to the Marlboro First Aid Squad will help members respond in crowded situations such as festivals.
By Pat McDaniel, The Patch, September 20, 2022
Photo: Pictured fifth person from left is Dr. Patrick Borgen, Irene Borgen, Marlboro residents and past contributors to the Marlboro First Aid Squad and Adam Levine, owner, Pedego Electric Bikes. (Photo courtesy of Marlboro First Aid Squad)
MARLBORO, NJ — Two donations of electric bicycles will help the Marlboro First Aid Squad provide even faster service to those who need its help.
“The generosity of our neighbors makes a huge difference for our volunteer EMTs to better serve our community,” Michele Lewis, president of the Marlboro First Aid Squad, said.
One bicycle was donated by Irene and Dr. Patrick Borgen and one was donated by Adam Levine, owner of Pedego Electric Bikes, 239 Highway 79, Marlboro, said squad member Mary Cataudella.
The motorized bicycles will be used at large-scale events so emergency medical technicians can respond ahead of an ambulance to anyone who is injured or ill, she said.
"With the bikes, we can get to someone right away to stop bleeding or do CPR," Cataudella said.
On the bicycles, the technicians can navigate more rapidly through crowds with an ambulance following shortly thereafter. These bikes will assist the EMT to pedal with equipment in tow, decreasing response time, she said in a press release.
"A special thank you to Dr. Patrick Borgen and Mrs. Irene Borgen and Pedego Electric Bikes for making these two donations possible,” said EMS Chief Brad Greenberg.
The Marlboro First Aid Squad has provided first responder care for the residents and businesses of Marlboro and neighboring communities since 1971. The team of more than 60 volunteers and 35
cadets provides over 60,000 hours of volunteer service per year.
"As always, we hope you never need the services of the Marlboro First Aid Squad, but if you do, we are here. The Marlboro The Marlboro First Aid volunteers are thankful for all the community support and appreciation. Please join this great team," Cataudella said in the news release.