CHATHAM, NJ -- Ian Reardon is the 2023 recipient of the Christine K. Grobert Chatham Emergency Squad Scholarship. Since 2014, the CES Scholarship has been awarded to the Chatham High student who has shown a commitment to volunteerism and/or displayed an interest in the field of medicine or science. "Ian is a perfect example...
Snow Village opens for viewing at Chatham Emergency Squad headquarters
For the 18th year, the Chatham Emergency Squad welcomes residents young and old to experience its “Snow Village” exhibit at 31 North Passaic Ave. The impressive display features more than 100 Department 56 model houses, cars and figurines with a working ski lift, ice skating rink and more, set amidst...
Gavin Mayes Gifted Ceremonial Sword
Fifty-eight years ago, a young, newly commissioned Navy Ensign Sam Francis purchased his ceremonial sword and set off for duty on a destroyer. Recently, the long-time Chatham Emergency Squad member presented that sword to another young, just-commissioned ensign, about to leave for duty, and just like Francis, on a destroyer....
It’s a Family Affair: Chatham Family Members Join the Chatham Emergency Squad Family
Recruiting for the Chatham Emergency Squad happens in a variety of ways. Some members join after hearing about the Squad at their church. Some members join after experiencing the Squad's work firsthand. Some members join because they were unable to respond to an emergency and decided they needed to know...
New Jersey Family Whose Son Was Struck By Car Stresses Lifesaving Importance Of Donating Blood
We’ve been telling you about the emergency blood shortage that’s now at a crisis level. CBS2’s Cindy Hsu spoke to a New Jersey family about the lifesaving need to donate. The DiMaggio family has been holding blood drives for several years in honor of Michael, who’s now 18 and a...
Chatham Emergency Squad Welcomes New Cadet Class – Six Chatham High School Sophomores Join Ranks of All-Volunteer Squad
The Chatham Emergency Squad is proud to welcome its 19th Cadet Class. Joining CES after graduation in the spring are rising Chatham High School Juniors Molly Alperowitz, Jorah Burns, Shannon Carey, Bennett Marshall, Sarah Meyler and Ian Reardon. The new cadet class joins rising Senior cadets Kylie Finkelstein, Sophia Gagliardi,...
Chatham Emergency Squad Celebrates 85th Anniversary; Launches Annual Fund Drive
Despite the challenges faced by numerous all-volunteer emergency squads that are struggling to stay afloat financially or with adequate membership, the Chatham Emergency Squad is thriving. Having come through the worst of a national pandemic without a single member becoming infected with the virus, CES is looking forward to continued...
The Chatham Emergency Squad Looks back on COVID One Year Later
As the one-year anniversary of the COVID shutdown approaches on March 13, the impact, which was immediate and reverberated throughout the all-volunteer Chatham Emergency Squad, is still being felt. By mid-March 2020, the squad had held its last in-person training class, business meeting and community CPR class, according to a...
Chatham Emergency Squad Celebrates New Officers; Recognizes Service Anniversaries
The Chatham Emergency Squad usually celebrates its annual installation of officers and recognition of service anniversaries all together, over dinner. This year’s virtual event took some creative thinking to plan but 76 active, on-leave, auxiliary and life members gathered via Zoom on Sunday night, many with guests, to celebrate what...