“Somewhere in town, a call for help has gone out and like all 1,800 times a year volunteers have crawled out from their bed and responded to that call. They have done so since 1954…”

Cranford First Aid Squad

6 Centennial Avenue

Cranford, NJ 07016

(908) 272-7717

Volunteers of the Cranford First Aid Squad (CFAS) are on-call from 6:30 PM to 5:30 AM on weekdays and 24 hours a day on Saturday and Sunday. The Squad responds to all medical emergencies occurring within the regional lines, performs standbys at fire scenes and town events, and serves as back-up (mutual aid) to neighboring towns.

MEMBERS WANTED!

Requirements: strong desire to help others, willingness to learn and follow squad rules, sense of humor, reliable, and responsible. RESIDENCY NOT REQUIRED.

Three Types of Membership:

1)      Cadets – students 16 to 18 years of age

2)      Riding Members – perform first aid and are EMT-certified

3)      Associates – provide support services to the Squad

Training: Training will be provided with no cost to the member. A riding member undergoes at least 120 hours of training to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

How to Join: Stop by for an application or contact Liza MacNamara, Volunteer Coordinator, at Volunteers@cranfordfas.org.