Each May, during the national EMS/Rescue Squad month observance, Overlook Hospital hosts a dinner where squads from across Union County are recognized for their service.
Each rescue squad may select a member to receive an Award of Excellence. This year, the Fanwood Rescue Squad selected EMT Brian Downing.
Brian, a resident of Plainfield and son of veteran squad member Jeff Downing, is consistently one of the squad’s top responders, even as a full-time college student. He also responds for the Scotch Plains Rescue Squad. He is pictured with Captain Patty Buckridee, who presented him with the award at the dinner held Tuesday night, May 20, . The Fanwood and Scotch Plains Rescue Squads are both volunteer organizations which do not bill for services.
