Interested in giving back to your community? Join our team!
Are you interested in giving back to your community? Are you interested in responding to emergency calls and help make a difference. Help your neighbor and save a life! Join our team today!
The Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad is an all-volunteer organization that provides emergency medical services free of charge 24/7/365. Most of our members are Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). However, no prior experience is needed. All necessary training will be provided.
Requirements to Join:
- Applicants must be at least 16 years of age
- For applicants over 18, a valid New Jersey driver’s license is required. (A non-restricted NJ driver license is necessary in order to drive the ambulance)
- Availability to complete one duty period a week (5 hour daytime shifts or 12 hour overnight shifts are available).
WVRS provides all members with CPR and EMT training (EMT training is normally provided after 12 weeks riding as a non-EMT probationary member). EMT training is available at our building multiple times during the year as well as at other training centers around NJ.
Tuition and child-care reimbursement is available. LOSAP Pension program as well as a scholarship program is also available to members.
Application
Please click the link below to download the PDF application form. Please email it to membership@westfieldems.org to apply.
If you have any questions, please email membership@westfieldems.org, call us at (908) 233-2500, or visit our building to speak to one of our members.
If you would prefer to print or complete a PDF application, please click the link and scroll to the bottom of the page to download a PDF application.
Frequently Asked Questions
No! We will provide you with all of the training required to ride on an ambulance. Many, if not most, of our new members do not have any medical experience prior to joining the squad.
No! After approximately 12 weeks of riding as a non-EMT probationary member, we will provide you with a NJ EMT Training Fund form that may cover the cost of the class.
Yes! High schoolers that are ages 16 and over can apply. Many of our members start volunteering when they were in high school.
Yes! Many, if not most, of our new members are not EMTs prior to joining the squad. After approximately 12 weeks of riding as a non-EMT probationary member, we will provide you with a NJ EMT Training Fund form that may cover the cost of the class.
If you have any other questions, please email membership@westfieldems.org, call us at (908) 233-2500, or visit our building to speak to one of our members.