Udayan Joshi has been a resident of Montgomery Township, NJ for the past 10 years, along with his wife and a 14 year old daughter. Udayan joined the squad over five years ago with the intention of giving back to his community and has been an active member ever since, as an ambulance driver and also as a member of the squad’s technology committee.
Udayan’s decision to become a volunteer first responder was inspired by his own personal experience during Hurricane Sandy. He was evacuated from a hotel and had to seek shelter in a community center, where he saw firsthand the importance of a strong and dedicated emergency response team, consisting of professionals and volunteers working together.
In addition to the satisfaction of helping his community, Udayan has also seen the positive impact his volunteer work has had on his teenage daughter, who has learned the importance of empathy and selfless human interactions through observing the activities of the squad.
“I think volunteerism represents the best of the pioneering spirit of the people of this country.”
Since joining the squad, Udayan has volunteered for over 3,000 hours and responded to nearly 300 calls. “I am proud to be a member of the Montgomery EMS team,” says Udayan. “It’s a diverse group of individuals who are highly motivated and dedicated to making a difference in our community. I highly recommend joining to anyone who is considering taking up a volunteer activity.”
“I think volunteerism represents the best of the pioneering spirit of the people of this country,” says Udayan. “I believe that it is important to highlight this spirit, especially for the newly-immigrated members of the community who may not be aware of this approach to community service.”
