Every Life Matters.
Be a Hero to Someone.
Our mission is to provide high quality patient care and
appropriate response in emergency situations.
We need your help!
We are looking for people of all walks of life, ages 16 and older,
to join us in our mission to bring life-saving care
24/7 to the citizens of South Amboy.
About Us
South Amboy First Aid Squad is an independently run non-profit organization completely staffed by dedicated volunteers and supported by tax-deductible donations. Our services are free of charge but we need you to help us to continue to provide this valuable service.
South Amboy First Aid operates twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week providing emergency medical services (EMS) to the residents of South Amboy at no cost. Our squad is composed of volunteers from age 16 and up and from all walks of life. Our squad relies on the generosity of the community to provide for operational expenses and volunteers to provide manpower to our squad.
South Amboy First Aid operates twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week providing emergency medical services (EMS) to the residents of South Amboy at no cost. Our squad is composed of volunteers from age 16 and up and from all walks of life. Our squad relies on the generosity of the community to provide for operational expenses and volunteers to provide manpower to our squad.
Our prime purpose in this life is to help others
- Dalai Lama
Frequently Asked Questions
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If you have a question not answered here please use the Contact page.
General FAQs
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Do you offer CPR/AED classes to the public?
Yes, we do occasionally schedule classes for the public to get certified in CPR/AED.
If you are interested, please contact us. You can also check back frequently as new classes are posted on this site under our Community page.
Do you do medical transports?
We are some times able to support these requests. Please contact us with the date, time and transport information.
How do I join?
Visit our Join page. Once you fill out this short form and Squad officer will contact you to fill out a longer application.
Joining FAQs
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What type of opportunities are there for getting involved?
Community members can volunteer to be regular or cadet members of the squad (see below) or they can volunteer to assist in fundraising and development programs that occur throughout the year.
What are the differences between cadet and regular members?
Cadets are between 16 and 18 years old. Cadets may not hold squad wide offices. The South Amboy First Aid Cadet program was reorganized in 1980 to involved interested teens (that do not have to be residents of South Amboy) with the first aid squad. More information about the Cadet Program can be found below.
What is the process to join?
Start by clicking here, and filling out the short form. After receiving your contact information, someone from the first aid squad will call you or email you the full application form. After you have completed the form, just send it back to the first aid squad and you will be notified of your application status and when our next series of American Red Cross First Aid and CPR classes begin.
What kind of training will I receive?
All members (Cadets, Associate and Regular Members) are trained by certified instructors in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and basic first aid and begin training to Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
What happens when a Cadet Member turns 18 years old?
If you were a member in good standing as a cadet, you may be offered membership in the Senior Squad.
What are the benefits of becoming a Cadet member?
Cadets are active members in the First Aid Squad. They are strongly encouraged to answer calls, be active in Squad functions and participate in community events. Many cadets use their experiences to explore possible careers in the future. Cadets, which are graduating from high school, are eligible to apply for the New Jersey State First Aid Council’s Cadet Scholarship Program. Cadets learn the importance of active community involvement, leading to a lifetime of community service.
If you have a question not answered here please use the Contact page.
General FAQs
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Do you offer CPR/AED classes to the public?
Yes, we do occasionally schedule classes for the public to get certified in CPR/AED.
If you are interested, please contact us. You can also check back frequently as new classes are posted on this site under our Community page.
Do you do medical transports?
We are some times able to support these requests. Please contact us with the date, time and transport information.
How do I join?
Visit our Join page. Once you fill out this short form and Squad officer will contact you to fill out a longer application.
Joining FAQs
_______________________________________________________________________________________
What type of opportunities are there for getting involved?
Community members can volunteer to be regular or cadet members of the squad (see below) or they can volunteer to assist in fundraising and development programs that occur throughout the year.
What are the differences between cadet and regular members?
Cadets are between 16 and 18 years old. Cadets may not hold squad wide offices. The South Amboy First Aid Cadet program was reorganized in 1980 to involved interested teens (that do not have to be residents of South Amboy) with the first aid squad. More information about the Cadet Program can be found below.
- Regular Members are expected to answer as many calls as possible and must complete at least one duty crew per week, and can hold offices within the first aid squad.
What is the process to join?
Start by clicking here, and filling out the short form. After receiving your contact information, someone from the first aid squad will call you or email you the full application form. After you have completed the form, just send it back to the first aid squad and you will be notified of your application status and when our next series of American Red Cross First Aid and CPR classes begin.
What kind of training will I receive?
All members (Cadets, Associate and Regular Members) are trained by certified instructors in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and basic first aid and begin training to Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
What happens when a Cadet Member turns 18 years old?
If you were a member in good standing as a cadet, you may be offered membership in the Senior Squad.
What are the benefits of becoming a Cadet member?
Cadets are active members in the First Aid Squad. They are strongly encouraged to answer calls, be active in Squad functions and participate in community events. Many cadets use their experiences to explore possible careers in the future. Cadets, which are graduating from high school, are eligible to apply for the New Jersey State First Aid Council’s Cadet Scholarship Program. Cadets learn the importance of active community involvement, leading to a lifetime of community service.
South Amboy First Aid Squad
401 Main Street
South Amboy, New Jersey 08879
(732) 721-1005
401 Main Street
South Amboy, New Jersey 08879
(732) 721-1005
Copyright © 2017 South Amboy First Aid Squad. All Rights Reserved.
Copyright © 2017 South Amboy First Aid Squad. All Rights Reserved.