THE SPRING LAKE FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY SQUAD
Serving the Residents of Spring Lake and Spring Lake Heights 24/7
We need more volunteers! We need YOU!
Did You Know?
- Started in 1928, the squad is the oldest First Aid Squad in the area
- In 2021, the squad responded to more than 1,000 calls
- The First Aid Squad supports every fire department call in both towns
- There is no charge for the response to an emergency or an ambulance ride to the hospital
- The First Aid Squad is staffed by volunteers, so the cost to taxpayers is minimal
Who Is On The Squad?
- Currently there are 35 active members from both towns
- Several members are high school students
- The members come from a variety of backgrounds: firefighters, law enforcement officers, engineers, physical therapists, business owners, mail carriers, nurses, lawyers, counselors, teachers
- All are volunteers!
Where Is The First Aid Building Located?
- The building is located at 309 Washington Avenue in Spring Lake, between the Spring Lake Police Department and The Scone Pony
- The first-class building has top notch equipment to fulfill its mission
What Is Its Mission?
- To assist any resident or visitor in Spring Lake or Spring Lake Heights who may need emergency medical care and/or transportation to a local hospital
How Can You Help?
- Lend a hand. Consider becoming a volunteer. Time is our stock in trade
- Each emergency call requires about 90 minutes of time
- Personnel are notified of a call by beeper, so you can be at home or around town, and respond when you are able
- Volunteers can help people onto a cot, into an ambulance, and onto a bed at the hospital
- CPR and basic first aid training are required. Free, on-site classes are provided.
- We need EMTs, too! An EMT is required for each call. We can arrange training for anyone who wants to advance to that level
- The squad needs a variety of natural talent, including data management assistance
Give us a call at 732-449-8810. We’d love to talk with you!
Volunteering is a valuable resource for our community, and it feels good!
Be assured that your neighbors who need the help will thank you.