ENGLEWOOD, New Jersey � Bergen Hatzalah, the communally organized Chevra Hatzalah affiliate launching this year in Bergen County has announced that the group will hold a community awareness event on August 5, 2021, in the parking lot of Congregation Ahavath Torah, at 240 Broad Avenue, in Englewood.

The event will run from 5:00 P.M. through 7:30 P.M. and will serve as a way for the community to learn more about the organization, meet many of Bergen Hatzalah�s responders, and learn about the group�s state of the art vehicles and equipment.

�When we initially announced our formation earlier this year, the communal excitement was palpable,� said Bergen Hatzalah Chief Steven Kirschner. �We�re hoping this event builds on the excitement as we work towards our operational launch in just a few weeks from now.�

The event will feature CPR demonstrations and other training including Stop The Bleed� tourniquet application and overdose treatment using Naloxone (Narcan). It will also include optional blood pressure checks as well as COVID-19 PCR and antibody testing. For kids, the event will include the ability to tour one of the local ambulances and balloon art and face painting. Dinner will be available for a fee.

�Over the past half year, our leadership team and volunteers have worked tirelessly to build our organization from the ground up,� said Bergen Hatzalah Chief Joshua Hartman. �Now it�s time to show our community what Bergen Hatzalah is all about and showcase our incredible team of volunteers and state-of-the art medical equipment. Those who are able to come, we highly encourage you to do so.�

Kirschner and Hartman, both decades-long veterans of Hatzalah on Manhattan�s West Side, are joined on Bergen Hatzalah�s leadership team by fellow Hatzalah-veteran responders Moshe Goldberg and Joshua Steinreich.

Those interested will be able to purchase a personal first aid kit. The $54 set includes first aid supplies and over the counter ointments and medications which are common in most homes, but commonly forgotten in small office, dorm, or vehicle-born first aid kits. For more information or to reserve a kit, please click here.

Founded in 2021, Bergen Hatzalah Emergency Medical Services, an independent nonprofit corporation, will be an all-volunteer first response squad. The group will provide a rapid response and stabilizing service for those who call them for medical emergencies. For more information or to get involved, please visit www.bergenhatzalah.org

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