Spring Hill Community Ambulance Corps officially held a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday evening for its new Special Operations Rehab Unit, which was immediately placed into service following the event at Ramapo Town Hall.

The ceremony took place in the parking lot of Ramapo Town Hall, and marked another major step forward in expanding emergency response capabilities and public safety resources throughout the Town of Ramapo.

According to Spring Hill EMS, the new Rehab Unit is specifically designed to support firefighters, EMS personnel, police officers, and other first responders operating at extended incidents, large fires, severe weather emergencies, and other major events. The unit provides responders with a safe place to cool down or warm up, hydrate, rest, and receive medical monitoring during prolonged operations.

Officials say the unit will also play a key role during mass casualty incidents by serving as a mini field hospital capable of triage, patient treatment, and staging operations until additional resources arrive on scene. The specialized unit is expected to improve both scene organization and operational efficiency during critical emergencies.

Spring Hill EMS thanked the Town of Ramapo for its continued support and commitment to public safety, stating that the investment helps ensure residents and first responders have access to advanced EMS resources, equipment, and care.

Congressman Mike Lawler also showed support for the project by sending members of his staff to the ceremony, where they presented Spring Hill EMS with a special plaque recognizing the organization and the launch of the new unit.

The organization also specifically thanked Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht, Chief of Staff Mona Montal, the Ramapo Town Board, and Josh Hans, Program Coordinator for the Town of Ramapo Office of Emergency Preparedness, for their support and assistance throughout the project.

Spring Hill EMS additionally recognized its members, officers, and supporters who helped bring the project to completion, calling the new unit another major milestone for the organization and the community it serves.