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~ History ~ There's a bit of a download time for the following photos but it's worth the wait so please be patient :) In the early 1920s Henry Harvey, who had a farm in Wayside, transported sick and injured people to the local hospital in the back of his farm wagon, that was lined with hay. During that decade, Henry Harvey was instrumental in gathering some of his friends in Ocean Township and organizing the original Oakhurst First-Aid Squad. Hence, the Oakhurst First-Aid Squad was officially organized in 1928. We greatfully acknowledge with pride, the heritage our Charter Members have contributed to this Organization.

The charter members of the Squad were: Walter P. Brown, Thomas Comber, William W. Dennis, Henry Harvey, Nicholas Harvey, Leon Herbert, Robert Throckmorton, Elston Ireland, Philip Kolb, Wallace Lachenauer, Raymond Miller, Irving Sickles, James R. Hibbets and Edgar Wells Jr. Our oldest living member is Clifford Bowne, age 94. Also among our distinguished older members is Oliver Herbert Jr. who is 78 years old. Members of the Squad answered a request for assistance at the Hindenburg disaster in Lakehurst, New Jersey when the German airship, the largest aircraft ever to fly, was destroyed in a tragic fire on May 6, 1937. Our predecessors also helped with the injured when the Morro Castle, an ocean going passenger ship, caught fire off the coast of Asbury Park and drifted to the beach just north of Convention Hall in that City. The photo shows the Morro Castle on September 8th 1934. We also responded to the call for help at the Woodbridge Train Wreck when a trestle collapsed in Woodbridge, New Jersey in 1951. ~ Memorial Day Parade, 1970 Monmouth Road ~ At the present time we continue to do our best to carry on this proud heritage. 1987 - Awarded a Commendation for Mutual Aid and Assistance from the Tinton Falls First-Aid Squad 1992 - Presented an Award of Appreciation for Distinguished Services Rendered at the Christmas Day Main Street Fire by the Borough of Allenhurst 1998 - Won the Squad of the Year Award for dedicated excellence in Emergency Services from Jersey Shore Medical Center 1999 - Presented the Best Supporting Squad Award from the Wannamassa First-Aid Squad for Mutual Aid and Support

EMT 1973-1976 Issued by NJ Dept. of Health, 1973 Status-Retired	EMT 1976-1979 Status-Retired
	Current EMT patch issued in 1979. In 1979 the word "Accredited" appeared on the patch. In 1998 the symbol was changed slightly and the word "Certified" replaced "Accredited". Status-Active
Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator Status-Active	Oakhurst First-Aid Squad Status-Active	Combination Fire/ First-Aid Squad Status-Active
Felt jacket patch handmade by Mildred Green c. 1955 Status-Retired If anyone viewing this site has any photos or information they would like to share concerning the history of the Oakhurst First-Aid Squad, we would greatly appreciate the opportunity of presenting them on our website. Please contact us below.

72 Larkin Place P.O. Box 909 Oakhurst, New Jersey 07755 732-229-7354 www.oakhurstfirstaid.org CONTACT US!

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