Chatham Emergency Squad

We always welcome inquiries from potential volunteers to fill openings on our team. We are most eager for volunteers who can serve on daytime shifts on weekdays or nighttime shifts on weekends. We discourage applicants who can serve only during school vacations. If you are at least 18 years old and not enrolled in high school, you can volunteer to be a full-fledged member. If you are at least 16 years old and enrolled in high school, you can volunteer for our cadet program.

To volunteer for full status, please send an email to volunteer@chathamemergencysquad.org. Our Personnel Vice President will contact you. To download a membership application, click here.

To volunteer for the cadet program, please send an email to volunteer@chathamemergencysquad.org. Our Cadet Manager will contact you. To download a cadet application, click here. To download a cadet contract, click here.

In addition to the intangible rewards which come from helping others in need, there are more tangible rewards. Though not high in value, they are not insubstantial.

LOSAP Program
- Provides a supplemental retirement plan with tax-deferred income benefits accrued at the rate of $1000/year for full and active members
Discounts on Dell computers
- 10% discount for all Squad members
Discounts on many other items
- All Squad members are eligible for discounts on sporting events, movie rentals, theater tickets, online shopping and a lot more through our affiliation with “Working Advantage”
- Squad members who are Township residents get a 50% discount on the Colony Pool membership fee
Accident disability insurance
- Covers certified members in case of accident disability, even when not on duty, and available for family members at $36/year
Insurance discounts
- The Squad's insurance company offers discounts to members on auto and homeowners insurance policies, pet insurance, long-term care insurance, and dental and vision discount plans.
Tuition assistance at FDU and CCM
- Fairleigh Dickinson University offers a 50% tuition discount to Squad members
- The County College of Morris offers a $600 tuition credit for Squad members
Scholarships
- Certain scholarships are available to cadets, to members earning an advanced degree in any medical field, and to members pursuing a paramedic career
Special license plates
- Special first aider or EMT license plates for any certified member
Jury duty exemption
- Exemption from service on State of New Jersey grand or petit juries

Age 18 years old or more, not enrolled in high school
Ability to pass an 8-hour CPR course within 30 days of joining, as well as a 120-hour EMT course within 6 months
Ability to work one 12-hour shift each week
- 7:00a - 7:00p or 7:00p - 7:00a
- Normally, crews stay at the Squad building only for ambulance inspection and crew training, and subsequently respond from home
Ability to work one weekend shift each month
- 7:00a to 7:00p Saturday or Sunday
Personal interview
Good moral character
Apparent adequate physical strength and stamina
Free from mental and psychological handicaps
Valid NJ driver's license and satisfactory driving record
Live or work in the Chathams
Physical exam (or physician's certification) and Hepatitis B vaccination

The purpose of the cadet program is to provide high-school students with the dual opportunity to help their community and to learn more about healthcare systems. Upon leaving high school, the cadet may apply to become a regular member of the Squad. To join the Squad as a cadet, students must satisfy the same requirements as candidates for full-fledged membership, with the following differences:

Age 16 years old or more, enrolled in high school (in good standing)
Ability to pass a 120-hour EMT course within one year of joining
Ability to work one 3-hour weekday shift each week, and occasional weekend shifts
- Shifts are 4:00p - 7:00p or 7:00p - 10:00p
- Cadets will remain at the Squad building during their shifts, rather than responding from home
Driver's license not required
Parental permission required