Chester First Aid Squad

11/30/2025

It’s that time of year again! We’re proud to join our friends at the Mendham-Chester Food Pantry and the Mendham Township Police Department for our annual gift drive supporting children and young adults ages 1–18.

Great gift ideas for younger children include building blocks, LEGOs, and arts-and-crafts kits. For teens and young adults, pre-paid gift cards, books, Bluetooth speakers or earbuds, board games, hair-care products, watches or jewelry, electronic chargers, and other small gadgets are always appreciated.

Unwrapped gifts can be dropped off at our headquarters at 1 Parker Road, or at the Mendham Township Police Department, 3 Cherry Lane in the Brookside section of Mendham Township. Please drop off donations by December 5th.

Join us in making this another wonderful season of giving!

11/26/2025

We are pleased to announce the Chester First Aid Squad’s 2026 Officers. We’re grateful for our dedicated volunteers and look forward to another year of proudly serving the Chester community:

Deb Johnston, President
Michael Ferrone, Vice President
Alison Pigott, Recording Secretary
Karen Ferrone, Corresponding Secretary
Mary Robinson, Treasurer
Cassie Cline, Assistant Treasurer

Ginny Bordonaro, Chief
Cris Champi, Deputy Chief
Jason Dilley, Lieutenant
Garret Stenberg, Sergeant

Sam Rosenfeld, Quartermaster
Sophie Rosenfeld, PR/Communications
Kyle Morales, Chief Engineer

11/17/2025

We’re grateful to the Chester Borough Council for standing with us and supporting our mission. Thank you for helping to preserve the volunteer, no-fee model that has served our community for 80 years! Read more here:

CHESTER — If the Chester First Aid Squad (CFAS) was looking for support to keep its organization status quo, it needed look no further than the Borough Council.

11/07/2025

In honor of CFAS' 80 years of service, we were deeply humbled to be recognized in October by the U.S. House of Representatives, with Congressman Thomas H. Kean, Jr. presenting us with this Congressional Record resolution and a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol. We are extremely proud of our legacy and the generations of dedicated volunteers who have served our community with compassion, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to provide the highest level of emergency medical services.

10/30/2025

Important Message to the Chester Community:

The Chester First Aid Squad (CFAS), which has provided all-volunteer emergency medical services free of charge to our community for 80 years, is facing a proposed shift from a municipally-funded model to a billing model by the Chester Township Council.

This proposed change would force CFAS to abandon our long-standing no-fee tradition and become a fee-based agency that would bill your insurance for emergency care, something that goes against our core values and mission. It would also impose operational restrictions that could limit our volunteers’ ability to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies.

Despite trends of declining volunteer rescue squads statewide, CFAS would like to emphasize that we are a thriving, vibrant, and committed team of volunteers who train rigorously, respond compassionately and take immense pride in serving Chester.

CFAS values its 80-year proven volunteer model and is engaging in further discussions with Township officials to ensure the best outcome for the community. We reaffirm our dedication to maintaining compassionate, skilled emergency care for Chester residents.

We will provide updates as discussions with the Township develop. Click here to read our detailed statement:

10/28/2025

We are extremely grateful for our First Responder Family! Our wonderful members,
Chester Police Department - New Jersey and Chester Volunteer Fire Company, Chester, NJ!
Thank you for all you do! Extra thanks to our awesome Mutual Aids too! Happy Day!

10/26/2025

A fun Trunk or Treat! 🎃🚑👻🚒💀🚓
Chester Volunteer Fire Company, Chester, NJ
Chester Police Department - New Jersey

10/23/2025

10/22/2025

We receieved this and wanted to share… these words means so much!! 💙💙

Today, I want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate a group of people who often go unnoticed until the moment we need them most — our First Aid Squad.
When emergencies strike — whether it’s a car accident, a heart attack, a fall at home, or even a natural disaster — the First Aid Squad is the first to respond. They are the bridge between crisis and care, the first line of defense in protecting the health and safety of our community.
Their role goes far beyond bandages and sirens. These men and women bring calm to chaos, hope to fear, and life-saving care when every second counts. They respond at all hours, in all weather, putting the needs of others before their own. Many are volunteers, dedicating countless hours to training and service, driven by compassion and duty rather than reward.
But their importance extends beyond emergencies. They strengthen our community’s ability to care for itself. And they support other organizations, as they believe In team and facilitate Neighbors helping Neighbors
A strong First Aid Squad means a strong, resilient community. Their presence gives every resident peace of mind, knowing that help is always near.
During their coin toss fund raiser, countless residents thanked them for being there for their fathers, mothers, daughters, sons and their elderly.
Because the First Aid Squad isn’t just part of our community — they are the heart of it.
So let’s make sure we keep this community healthy by supporting the heart that give it life.

We are blessed to have amazing First Respnders In Chester.

Thank you.

10/20/2025

How fun that this was on News12NJ! 🤩

10/13/2025

Thankfully no rain on our 2 seperate Squad calls!

10/06/2025

Always making all of us proud, Bradley! Congratulations!