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The purpose of the Board of Directors is to assure that the mission of the Bucks County Rescue Squad is met. To assure that the organization is capable of providing high quality out of hospital care and emergency transportation within the communities we serve. To assure excellence through our optimal use of technology, information, and financial resourcefulness while maintaining the principle that patient care is our highest priority utilizing our professionally trained Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics. The Board of Directors meet monthly to discuss the organization as a whole, to establish bench marks for progress, to offer guidance and direction to the Chief of Operations in order to maintain the fiscal and professional health of the organization.

Catharine Crohe, President of the Board
With over 20 years of service to the Bucks County Rescue Squad, Cathy is a life member having held several leadership positions within the squad including Deputy Chief and Chief of Operations, Vice President and President of the Board. Cathy is a licensed practical nurse and a past emergency medical technician. Cathy is credited with being a leading force with her “never say die” attitude. She led the squad through some difficult times including rebuilding after a devastating fire that destroyed the station. She brings her vast leadership and management experience to the position of President of the Board.

Donald Crohe, Vice President of the Board
Don is a life member with over 43 straight years of active service to Bucks County Rescue Squad. Don has served in numerous positions within the organization including President. Over the years Don has contributed in many ways to the growth and prosperity of the Squad by leading committees and taking personal interest in the security of the Squad as a whole.

Victoria Knapp, Treasurer of the Board
No information at this time.

Ellen Huffnell, Secretary of the Board
No information at this time.

Harry Crohe, Board member
Harry has been an active member every year for over 43 years. A life member of the Squad, Harry has held many positions with in the organization including Chief of Operations, President and Chairman of the Employee Relations Committee. Over the years the Squad has gone through some very difficult times with one being a catastrophic fire that destroyed our building. Harry, then president rallied the staff and spear headed a capital fund drive to rebuild. The drive culminated with Harry spending 72 straight hours on an elevated platform to raise money to build a new station. His dream came true three years later when the squad moved into its brand new quarters on the campus of Lower Bucks Hospital.

Marie Blusiewicz, Board member
Marie joined the Squad in 1989 and has served as an active member and emergency medical technician. She has held several leadership positions including past chairperson of the Board of Directors. As a current board member Marie falls upon her more then 20 years of EMS experience to help shape the direction of the Squad and to ensure that we have the tools necessary to meet our mission.

Dr. Barry Burton, DO. Board member
Dr. Burton joined our Board of Directors in 2006. As a retired emergency medicine physician and occupational health physician, previous registered nurse and paramedic instructor from the early 1980’s Dr. Burton brings his vast knowledge, understanding of emergency services and occupational health experiences to his position on our Board of Directors. As the President of a large non-profit organization Dr. Burton has the keen understanding necessary to help guide the operational as well as the administrative aspects of the Squad.

Dolores Brown, Board member
No information at this time.

Bruce Harris, Board member
No information at this time.

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