Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad

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Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad

Providing the town of Westfield and surrounding areas Emergency Medical Services 24 hours a day.

03/06/2026

Our February Probie of the Month is Isabella Dewey! She has been doing an incredible job balancing her role as an intern while growing as a probie. She's always ready to jump in on a call and put her best foot forward. Keep it up Bella! 🏆

03/04/2026

Last month, our standby crew had a LOVEly time at the Valentine’s Day Cupid 5k at Tamaques Park. Congratulations to all the participants, and thank you to those who put the event together! ❤️

03/03/2026

⭐ February Member Spotlight ⭐

This month we’re highlighting one of our Training Sergeants, Prince Nwachukwu, and celebrating his 2025 EMT of the Year award! Prince’s passion for EMS and willingness to teach probationary EMTs, makes a real impact on our squad every day. We’re excited to support him on his journey and are hoping we can pin a stork on you soon! 💙🚨

02/17/2026

Hero Perks Spotlight: The Town Bookstore

A warm thank you to for supporting Westfield’s first responders through the Hero Perks partnership with the Downtown Westfield Corporation!

Through Hero Perks, local businesses show their appreciation by offering exclusive discounts to members of the Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad - a simple way to say thank you to those who serve our community every day.

💙 The Town Bookstore generously offers 10% off to all WVRS volunteers - the perfect excuse to pick up a new read after a long shift or find the next favorite bedtime story. We’re so grateful for their partnership and community spirit!

02/16/2026

To kick of our meet the crew series, Monday afternoon crew is coming in strong💪. Our members are dedicated and multitalented. Thank you for serving Westfield!! 🫶

Show support to the squad by donating now!

www.westfieldrescuesquad.org

02/13/2026

74 Years of Service. One Incredible Night.

Last month, WVRS members gathered at our Annual Officer Installation Dinner Dance to celebrate 74 years of volunteer emergency medical service to the Westfield community.

From honoring our past leaders to installing our 2026 Executive Board and Leadership Team, the evening was a reminder that this squad is more than ambulances and radios — it’s commitment, teamwork, and neighbors serving neighbors.

We are proud of our history and energized for the year ahead.

A heartfelt thank you to for hosting us and to our 2025 donors whose generosity makes our mission possible.

Here’s to another year of steady hands, strong leadership, and service to Westfield. 🚑💙

02/12/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Subject: Westfield Rescue Squad Teaches Medical Emergency Class at Library

The Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad recently taught 12 members of the staff of the Westfield Memorial Library how to recognize time-sensitive emergencies and provided hands-on training on what to do before help arrives. The class included information geared towards their customers, including pediatric patients.

Very few medical emergencies require immediate action other than calling 9-1-1. Residents of Westfield are fortunate to have multiple levels of emergency medical services nearby, including police, firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics. They will arrive in minutes after a call to 911 to start care. This class covered situations in which immediate recognition and care before help arrives will improve the patient’s outcome.

The class included the following topics:
Recognizing an emergency.
Hands-only CPR and AED training – both for when someone’s heart stops.
Narcan administration –when someone stops breathing due to an opioid overdose.
Choking emergencies, both adult and pediatric.
Signs of a Stroke.
Controlling severe bleeding.

The Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad has provided free emergency medical services to the Town of Westfield for close to 75 years. It is funded entirely by tax-deductible charitable donations. If you would like information on classes for your organization, or if you are interested in giving back to your community by joining the Rescue Squad, you can contact them at (908) 233-2500 or contact@westfieldrescuesquad.org.

Media Contact:
Callie Campbell
President
president@westfieldrescuesquad.org
(908) 233-2500
https://www.westfieldrescuesquad.org/

02/11/2026

To celebrate Black History Month, we honor the Freedom House Ambulance Service, the first modern EMS system in the United States and one staffed entirely by Black paramedics. Founded in 1967 in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, Freedom House was created to serve communities that were often overlooked and went on to transform emergency medical care. Through advanced training, rapid response times, and life-saving skill, these trailblazers saved countless lives and helped set the standards that modern paramedic and ambulance services still follow today. Their impact and legacy deserve recognition and gratitude.

02/04/2026

Our January Probie of the Month is Gonçalo. Dedicated, ambitious, and never afraid to go the extra mile. His effort, attitude, and heart don’t go unnoticed. We’re beyond proud to have him as part of this team. 🏆

02/02/2026

⭐️We’re excited to kick off our Member Spotlight series by highlighting our Training Lieutenant, Habiba Ahmed. Thank you, Habiba, for your dedication, leadership, and commitment to our community and our squad ⭐️

01/28/2026

Serving Westfield was SNOW problem for us this weekend. Through snow, ice, and long nights, our Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad showed up without hesitation with smiles. Proud of this team and their commitment to our community. 🤍❄️

Donate now & support the squad!

www.westfieldrescuesquad.org

Address

335 Watterson Street
Westfield, NJ
07090

Telephone

+19082332500

Website

http://westfieldems.org/

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