<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad (PFARS) is a nonprofit providing emergency medical services, rescue operations, and public safety education.]]></description><link>https://www.pfars.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:46:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://ameisel3.wixsite.com/pfars-2/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[She Came Back to Say Thank You — The $4 Phone Charger]]></title><description><![CDATA[A few weeks after the call, she walked through our door.  She brought cookies. She hugged the crew. And she handed one of our EMTs a $4 phone charger — because his had died on scene, and she'd noticed.  That's the kind of thing that stays with you. It's not just why we do this job. It's why this community matters.  Thank you to every donor and supporter who makes our work possible. If PFARS has meant something to you or someone you love, consider giving back: pfars.org/donate]]></description><link>https://www.pfars.org/post/she-came-back-to-say-thank-you-the-4-phone-charger</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bc3aa8bec251fc0ba8878b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:04:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa30e3_f98b779fd0784e15a3d871c714db9890~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ameisel3</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calm Is Contagious: Inside a High-Stakes Allergic Reaction Call]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are calls where everything is on the line — and the only thing you can control is your composure.  Earlier this year, Princeton's EMS team responded to a severe allergic reaction. BP: 78/30. No ALS available. The crew stayed calm, administered the epi, and drove hard. By the time they pulled into the ER, her pressure was rising.  Calm is contagious. Confidence under pressure is trained. That's what Princeton First Aid &#38; Rescue Squad shows up with — every single call.  If our work has...]]></description><link>https://www.pfars.org/post/calm-is-contagious-inside-a-high-stakes-allergic-reaction-call</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bc3aa606e9acd4d41c23b5</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:04:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa30e3_b6206819de3e434ea72cc9a89edeec95~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ameisel3</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Badge #562 to Rutgers Public Health: The Story of Neil Tucker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our People: From Badge #562 to Rutgers School of Public Health  Neil Tucker served with Princeton First Aid &#38; Rescue Squad from 2015 to 2020. During his time here, he was introduced to the '5 Minutes to Help' program — a curriculum designed to help EMS and first responders recognize and respond to Substance Use Disorder. That connection set him on a new path.  Today, Neil is a Health Educator in EMS Peer Support at Rutgers School of Public Health. He has trained thousands of providers across...]]></description><link>https://www.pfars.org/post/from-badge-562-to-rutgers-public-health-the-story-of-neil-tucker</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bc3aa5c6c9669173c8aaca</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:04:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa30e3_f09bba9cdf2b43ed8740fa600af917c1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_481,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ameisel3</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Taste for Life 2026 — PFARS Annual Gala, May 7 at Springdale Golf Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Save the date — A Taste for Life 2026 is coming!  Join us Thursday, May 7 at Springdale Golf Club for an elegant evening of restaurant tastings, outdoor games, and stunning golf course views — all benefiting Princeton First Aid &#38; Rescue Squad.  Early Bird Special: 2 tickets for $300 (limited pairs remaining, offer ends March 27) Individual tickets: $175  Every ticket directly supports the team that answers over 4,000 emergency calls a year for our community.  Get your tickets at...]]></description><link>https://www.pfars.org/post/a-taste-for-life-2026-pfars-annual-gala-may-7-at-springdale-golf-club</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bc3a87c6c9669173c8aa64</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:03:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa30e3_feaa83675fc843abb4ebc434f8fdbb5c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ameisel3</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learn CPR This Month — PFARS Monthly Classes Open to the Public]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you know CPR can double or triple survival rates for cardiac arrest?  Every month, PFARS teaches our community the skills to save a life. Our CPR classes are open to the public — no experience necessary.  Classes run the third Saturday of every month, 9am–1pm at PFARS Headquarters in Princeton. Cost is $65/person and includes certification.  You'll leave confident, certified, and ready. Sign up at pfars.org/education]]></description><link>https://www.pfars.org/post/learn-cpr-this-month-pfars-monthly-classes-open-to-the-public</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bc3a854cb69c631847dba7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:03:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa30e3_e1042ecd457146df83fdffefd2b25ea4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ameisel3</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFARS Joins Mercer County Rescue Task Force — Ready for Active Threat Response]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the call is beyond ordinary, PFARS is ready.  As part of the Mercer County Rescue Task Force (RTF), our members train and respond alongside law enforcement at active threat incidents. Our TECC-certified team is equipped to deliver emergency medical care in the most dangerous environments imaginable.  These ballistic vests — proudly marked FIRE/EMS — were made possible through the support of the Princeton Office of Emergency Management.  This is what it means to be ready for anything.]]></description><link>https://www.pfars.org/post/pfars-joins-mercer-county-rescue-task-force-ready-for-active-threat-response</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bc3a837ec0d59a4b4dc979</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:03:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa30e3_abd8483d18374d63824a9e196daba69a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ameisel3</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Leadership at PFARS: Ari Meisel Appointed as First Executive Director]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're proud to share this feature from Town Topics on PFARS's next chapter.  After a competitive search process with 25+ applicants and 6 finalists, Ari Meisel has been appointed as PFARS's first-ever Executive Director — bringing a focus on operational excellence, community partnerships, and the long-term financial strength of our 87-year-old organization.  "PFARS is more than an EMS organization. It is a cornerstone of this community."  We're grateful to Mark Freda for 50 years of...]]></description><link>https://www.pfars.org/post/new-leadership-at-pfars-ari-meisel-appointed-as-first-executive-director</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bc3a814cb69c631847db9b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:03:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa30e3_a18fc69ae6614c3ba21e6419ef4536ba~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ameisel3</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFARS to Hold a special 85th Anniversary Open House and a Summer Long Poster Contest!]]></title><description><![CDATA[PFARS to Hold a special 85th Anniversary Open House and a Summer Long Poster Contest! The Princeton First Aid &#38; Rescue Squad will be...]]></description><link>https://www.pfars.org/post/pfars-to-hold-a-special-85th-anniversary-open-house-and-a-summer-long-poster-contest</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66d577edf2779f351d9a0aa2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 22:43:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/77ebb2_e8be892e662247e19bf62ceffe58bcf8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_939,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Princeton First Aid &#38; Rescue Squad is proud to be celebrating 85 years of service to the co]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Princeton First Aid &#38; Rescue Squad was established in 1939 by a group of Princeton residents who stepped up to the aid of those in...]]></description><link>https://www.pfars.org/post/the-princeton-first-aid-rescue-squad-is-proud-to-be-celebrating-85-years-of-service-to-the-co</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66d577eeba2adb0bd0d47b1f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:27:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/77ebb2_5917197250014f8c9168c5eaf23aa932~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFARS to celebrate community funded Rescue Truck  at Second Annual Community Open House]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Princeton First Aid &#38; Rescue Squad will hold its second Annual Community Open House on Sunday, June 5 from 1pm – 3pm at its...]]></description><link>https://www.pfars.org/post/pfars-to-celebrate-community-funded-rescue-truck-at-second-annual-community-open-house</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66d577ef39cc7e12923b30ab</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 09:56:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/77ebb2_c6a218d061da43e3bf77d427e02fc3fc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_822,h_534,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Princeton children support their local first aid &#38; rescue squad through reading]]></title><link>https://www.pfars.org/post/princeton-children-support-their-local-first-aid-rescue-squad-through-reading</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66d577f07b42ed9c645d6301</guid><category><![CDATA[Home Feature]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:47:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/77ebb2_f2ac497485434bff93f8c4efc7ac261a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday Safety Tips from Princeton First Aid &#38; Rescue Squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Princeton First Aid &#38; Rescue Squad (PFARS) urges families throughout our community to enjoy a safe and happy holiday season by brushing...]]></description><link>https://www.pfars.org/post/holiday-safety-tips-from-princeton-first-aid-rescue-squad</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66d577f0c200c4a14417f79a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2022 14:24:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/77ebb2_29a0fe7fb64047c7842ee29e36fa26bc~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_794,h_553,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Princeton First Aid &#38; Rescue Squad Launches Volunteer Recruitment Campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Princeton First Aid &#38; Rescue Squad (PFARS) has launched a full-scale volunteer recruiting effort, seeking candidates from Princeton and...]]></description><link>https://www.pfars.org/post/princeton-first-aid-rescue-squad-launches-volunteer-recruitment-campaign</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66d577f14696456b81a162e2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:43:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/77ebb2_e91353463a6f40d7b022682806c9ede3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_690,h_460,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race Recap: Mountain Lakes Run &#38; Walk to benefit the PFARS presented by PAC]]></title><description><![CDATA[[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left”...]]></description><link>https://www.pfars.org/post/race-recap-mountain-lakes-run-walk-to-benefit-the-pfars-presented-by-pac</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66d577f1a6f995274f1f0a78</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2022 10:32:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/77ebb2_7c724aef2f474cf9978d58a6e1b7005c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Princeton Fist Aid &#38; Rescue Squad 2022 Community Open House was a success!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Princeton First Aid &#38; Rescue Squad would like to thank everyone who joined us for our 2022 Community Open House on Sunday, June 19....]]></description><link>https://www.pfars.org/post/the-princeton-fist-aid-rescue-squad-2022-community-open-house-was-a-success</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66d577f14c7ad0ccb71b71cd</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:35:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/77ebb2_7df49fa6c4624ea9a36be42f77a6f298~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_600,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join Us for an Open House!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Princeton First Aid &#38; 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Rescue Squad has received a $10,000 grant from the Northfield Bank Foundation to support emergency medical...]]></description><link>https://www.pfars.org/post/northfield-bank-foundation-supports-volunteer-emt-training-with-10-000-grant-to-princeton-first-aid</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66d577fae05b4cd97e2af06d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:45:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/77ebb2_18b867a56f93423ca3b13943d1eb20a0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_600,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From lab to ambulance, training pays off for EMT volunteer]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Aaron Nathans, Office of Engineering Communications  Published July 22 on Princeton.EDU As a senior research specialist at a Princeton...]]></description><link>https://www.pfars.org/post/from-lab-to-ambulance-training-pays-off-for-emt-volunteer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66d577fb7ec7ec8b49672fee</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:54:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/77ebb2_129cc65fd32640dd83f4e76dc762e7b2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_401,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Aid and Rescue Squad Prepares for the Virus’ Peak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Via Town Topics By Anne Levin With cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) expected to peak during the next few weeks, Princeton First Aid &#38;...]]></description><link>https://www.pfars.org/post/first-aid-and-rescue-squad-prepares-for-the-virus-peak</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66d577fcdbad5d2297b6698c</guid><category><![CDATA[Home Feature]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2020 13:25:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/77ebb2_a9389e0f3adb44beb17191635e806804~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_600,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item></channel></rss>