Union Emergency Medical Unit

Union Emergency Medical Unit is conducting a fundraiser if you would like a patch please reach out to our Capt.

Union Emergency Medical Unit would like to extend its condolences to the Family, Brothers, and Sisters of the Essex County Sheriff’s Office PBA Local 183 President Robert Slater.

This week Union County and surrounding area are projected to experience extremely cold temperatures.

Hypothermia can set in as quickly as five minutes. Hypothermia refers to both a medical condition and symptom of cold exposure.

With a normal body temperature is considered 98.6 Fahrenheit . Hypothermia is considered anything below 95 Fahrenheit .

Left untreated, Hypothermia can become a medical emergency.

Best practice to protect yourself from extreme cold is to dress in layers and cover all exposed skin.

From your family at UEMU, stay warm and stay safe!

 

Our heart goes out to Springfield Police Department and the family and friends of Detective John Patrick. Please keep John, his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

We’ll take it from here

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the Springfield Police Department family announces the untimely passing of Officer John Paul Patrick.

Officer Patrick joined the Township of Springfield Police Department in May 2007 after graduating from the Cape May County Police Academy.

After spending the early part of his career as a patrol officer, Officer Patrick was assigned as an Investigator within the Investigative Division from 2018 through 2021 where he excelled in investigations involving all forms of cybercrime and fraud, having achieved the status of a Certified Fraud Examiner on his personal time.

During his time in the Investigative Division, John was assigned on loan to the Union County Prosecutor’s Office High-Tech Crimes Unit for several months and received a vast amount of training from the National White Collar Crime Center.

Although John's true passion was investigative work, he was always willing to take on new challenges and help out any way he could. He received additional training and became an instructor in several areas including Ballistic Shield, Defensive Tactics, and BLS, as well as being a Field Training Officer. He was also one of the newest members of Springfield's ARRIVE team.

While on active duty on October 6th, Officer Patrick suffered a medical episode which ultimately led to his untimely passing on October 21st.

On October 22, 2024, Officer John Paul Patrick will be posthumously promoted to the rank of Detective.

Detective Patrick leaves behind a wife and two young children and many caring family members, along with a void in the Springfield Police Department family that will remain. He will be sorely missed.

Please keep Detective John Paul Patrick and his family in your prayers.

Chief John Cook

Union Emergency Medical Unit is conducting a fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness with a portion of the proceeds to be donated to charity. 

Thank you to Holy Spirit Church for hosting today’s Blue Mass in honor of all First Responders in the Township of Union, New Jersey - Government. Your prayers and blessings mean so much to the brave men and women who selflessly serve and protect our community every day. We are grateful for this wonderful opportunity to come together in prayer and appreciation.

Let us continue to support and honor our First Responders who go above and beyond for the safety and well-being of all.

October is designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness month. This year, to show our support for this cause, Union Emergency Medical Unit had t shirts and hooded sweatshirts designed by one of our members. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to charity.

T shirts with this design will be available though this posted link for $20 and Hooded Sweatshirts will be available for $30.

Please note this online store will close 9/14/2024.

Union EMU appreciates the communities support! Any questions please email [email protected].”

Union EMU Supporters Order apparel online today

We want to thank everyone who came out and made this year’s National Night Out. Thank you for your support for Union Emergency Medical Unit and Township of Union NJ Police Department. We want to thank you for tremendous support for us and the township

Looking forward to seeing you all next year!