Jefferson Township Rescue Squad

04/02/2026

03/31/2026

Last call. Time is running out. The Auxillary has to get a head count in. Come join us for a fun night and support the Rescue Squad. Friday, April 24 at the squad building. 827 Route 15 South, Lake Hopatcong. RSVP today.

03/26/2026

Come and support the Jefferson Twp Rescue Squad Auxillary All proceeds go to the rescue squad. RSVP by 4/1. Come have a good time! Thank you to the Auxillary for your support!

02/06/2026

JTRS braved the cold temperatures last night to attend our yearly ice rescue training. Thank you to Picatinny Arsenal Fire Department for hosting this year's training.

Want to do cool stuff like this? Shoot us a DM, go to our website or ask any member. We'll hook you up!

02/05/2026

JTRS stands with the Camden Fire Department as they mourn the loss of one of their own today.

A firefighter’s service does not end at the station doors—it lives on in the lives protected, the calls answered, and the brotherhood and sisterhood left behind. Today, we honor that service and the sacrifice that came with it.

We extend our deepest condolences to the firefighter’s family, friends, and fellow members of the Camden Fire Department. We thank him for his service

A veteran Camden firefighter was pronounced dead after he fell through the ice at Wiggins Park Marina on the Camden Waterfront and was submerged for several minute

02/04/2026

We are saddened to learn that one of our former members, Valentine Hunsicker, has passed. Vali always showed his energy, kindness and big smile for everyone. Our hearts go out to his friends and family during this difficult time. Here is a pic during ice rescue training. He was always willing to volunteer.

01/26/2026

This is how we do it on days like this one. Thank you to all our volunteers who stay at the building during bad storms so that we can have the quickest response times to those in need. Thank you to Jefferson Township Police Department and DPW who are out there tonight and shared a bevy of the snacks that were donated by our residents. And of course, thanks to all of you for the donations!

01/26/2026

As the snow keeps falling and the world slows down, there are still people moving forward—showing up, standing strong, and putting others first. Tonight, we send extra prayers to the drivers navigating icy roads, the nurses caring for patients without rest, the linemen restoring power in brutal conditions, and every helper who steps into the storm so others can stay safe.

These are the moments that remind us what quiet courage looks like. Cold hands, tired eyes, heavy boots—yet hearts full of purpose. While many of us watch the snowfall from warm windows, they face it head-on, not for recognition, but because someone needs them.

May every prayer become protection. May every act of service return home safely. And may these heroes know how deeply they are appreciated, even by people they may never meet.

In storms like this, kindness shines brighter than the snow. 🙏❄️

01/25/2026

01/25/2026

Thank you to all the good samaritans that have stopped by today to help keep our ambulance bays clear and thank you to our awesome cadets for shoveling!

01/25/2026

Thank you to all who attended our annual JTRS Installation dinner last evening.

Congrats to all of our officers. Kudos to Sharon Sutton Leek and Tom Preston for receiving the Chief's Award. And we are celebrating Kim Madden Finnegan for her outstanding 30 years of volunteerism for JTRS.

Special thank you to Milton First Aid Squad for covering for us while we enjoyed the party.

If you are interested in joining this dedicated elite team, please send us a DM, go to our website or reach out to a member. https://www.jeffersontownshiprescuesquad.org/join

01/24/2026

Always a good reminder, never use your hands.

To safely clear a snowblower jam, immediately turn off the engine, disengage the clutch, and wait at least 10 seconds for all moving parts to stop. Never use your hands to clear the chute; instead, use a sturdy stick, broom handle, or dedicated clean-out tool to remove impacted snow.