Phillipsburg Emergency Squad

Phillipsburg Emergency Squad 911 Emergency Medical Response The Phillipsburg Emergency Squad was planned on their trip home. Harvey Mowder, of Washington, was the first instructor.

SQUAD HISTORY


The idea of an Emergency Squad for Phillipsburg was born in an automobile between Washington and Phillipsburg on an evening in 1936. The four men in the automobile were Ira Snyder, Alfred Bates, Lewis Silverthorn and Charles Shappel, Jr., who was to serve as squad captain for twenty-seven years. The group was returning from a demonstration put on by the Washington Fire Department First Aid and Rescue Squad at the Washington Boro Hall, The event had been arranged by Vernon "Bab" Oakes, captain of that squad and a former fire chief. The Phillipsburg Squad was never a part of the fire or police departments, but its original membership was drawn from those departments. Included were two firemen from each of the six fire companies and two policeman. Later the membership was increased to sixteen, and still later to thirty-five. In its early days the firehouse of the Lincoln Engine Co. was it headquarters. The membership again was increased in 1979, this time to fifty. At the end of the year, eight of the additional openings were filled, four of them by the Squad's first women members. A Junior membership was instituted in 1974 and now has an enrollment of eight. The Squad responds to more calls than any other in the County. Reports show that 2065 calls were answered in 2004. Groups of volunteers sleep at headquarters to answer night calls more quickly.

LETS GO STATELINERS!
11/27/2025

LETS GO STATELINERS!

🦃🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from the Phillipsburg Emergency Squad! 🍁🦃The Officers, Administration, and Members of the Phillips...
11/27/2025

🦃🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from the Phillipsburg Emergency Squad! 🍁🦃

The Officers, Administration, and Members of the Phillipsburg Emergency Squad would like to wish our community a warm and joyful Thanksgiving. We are grateful for the continued support you show us throughout the year, and we are honored to serve you each and every day.

As we celebrate this holiday, we also give thanks for the dedication of our EMS family—those on duty today and every day, who stand ready to respond whenever our community needs us.

From our family to yours, have a safe, healthy, and very Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡

One Team, One Mission, partnered together supporting our residents for the greater good!
11/25/2025

One Team, One Mission, partnered together supporting our residents for the greater good!

Phillipsburg’s Operation Airborne Angel uses drones & outreach to find & aid riverbank homeless before winter. Discover how tech connects to help.

It’s Rivalry week and the Phillipsburg Emergency Squad proudly stands behind our Phillipsburg Stateliners as they take o...
11/24/2025

It’s Rivalry week and the Phillipsburg Emergency Squad proudly stands behind our Phillipsburg Stateliners as they take on the Easton Red Rovers. This historic matchup brings our communities together like nothing else. From our entire squad to the players, coaches, and fans—GOOOO STATELINERS!

11/20/2025

Our agency understands that Assembly Bill A5640 is still in its early stages and currently remains with the Assembly Health Committee. However, the Phillipsburg Emergency Squad and so many other EMS agencies a cross NJ strongly urge all New Jersey lawmakers to vote YES when the time comes and help repair an over burdened EMS system. All of New Jersey’s EMTs and the residents they serve deserve meaningful action.

Congratulations Stateliners! We are so Proud of you!
11/15/2025

Congratulations Stateliners! We are so Proud of you!

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸Today, we pause to thank all who have served our great nation. Your dedication, sacrifice, an...
11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸

Today, we pause to thank all who have served our great nation. Your dedication, sacrifice, and courage protect the freedoms we hold dear.

A special thank you to our own Phillipsburg Emergency Squad veterans:
🇺🇸 Chief James Campbell – U.S. Army
🇺🇸 Deputy Chief Sean Dauer – U.S. Marine Corps
🇺🇸 Board Member Jackie Fucili – U.S. Army
🇺🇸 Board Member Ed Morretti – U.S. Navy
🇺🇸 EMT Sally Smith-U.S. Army
🇺🇸 EMT Jared Thompson-U.S. Army
🇺🇸 EMT Maria Diaz-U.S. Army

We are proud to have these heroes as part of our team. Thank you for your service to both our country and our community! ❤️🤍💙o

Last night we celebrated our annual Awards Dinner, a wonderful evening recognizing the dedication and hard work of our i...
11/10/2025

Last night we celebrated our annual Awards Dinner, a wonderful evening recognizing the dedication and hard work of our incredible members and staff. Many deserving individuals were honored for their outstanding service and commitment to our community.

A special congratulations goes to President Christopher Lee, who was proudly presented with his 25 year Life Membership Award , a remarkable milestone and testament to his years of leadership and devotion to the Squad.

Thank you to all who make Phillipsburg Emergency Squad what it is today, a true family dedicated to serving others! 🚑❤️

11/10/2025

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PO Box 215/360 Prospect Street
Phillipsburg, NJ
08865

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+19088595218

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