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. 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 the
Chair of our Membership
Committee.
To download a membership application, click
here.
To volunteer for the cadet program, please send email to
the Chair of our Membership Committee. To
download a cadet application, click
here. To
download a cadet agreement, 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”
- Madison YMCA membership
- Free membership to the Madison YMCA for full and active members who are
residents of Chatham Township
- Colony Club membership
- The Colony Club offers a 50% discount on annual memberships to full and
active Squad members
- Tuition assistance at CCM
- The County College of Morris offers a $600 tuition credit for Squad
members
- Scholarships
- 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
The prerequisites
for full-fledged membership are:
- 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