Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad

06/05/2026

🚨 COMING SOON: WVRS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 🚨

Are you a high school or college student interested in healthcare, public service, leadership, communications, business, nonprofit management, technology, or community engagement?

The Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad is excited to launch a new internship program for the 2026-2027 academic year!

Interns will work directly with WVRS leadership on meaningful projects that support our mission and the Westfield community. Opportunities may include:

🚑 EMS Operations
📚 Training & Education
📅 Scheduling & Logistics
🩺 Community Health Initiatives
📣 Social Media & Public Relations
🤝 Business & Community Partnerships
💰 Fundraising & Grants
🏗 Capital Campaign Planning
💻 Technology & Website Development
📋 Leadership & Administration

Whether you're looking for school credit, volunteer experience, service hours, career exploration, or professional development, this program is designed to provide real-world experience and mentorship.

More information and applications will be available soon.

Interested? Send us a message or email [email protected] to be added to our interest list.

06/03/2026

Happy Pride Month from Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad! 🌈

At WVRS, we believe everyone deserves compassionate care, respect, and dignity. Pride Month is a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, recognize the importance of inclusion, and continue building a community where everyone feels seen, valued, and supported. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

06/02/2026

🗳️ Today is Election Day in New Jersey!

Polls are open today, June 2, for the New Jersey Primary Election. Whether you’re voting before work, after school, or on your lunch break, every vote is an opportunity to have a say in the future of your community.

As members of the community we serve, we encourage all eligible voters to make their voices heard and participate in the democratic process. 🇺🇸

No matter the outcome, WVRS remains committed to serving Westfield 24/7, 365 days a year.

05/27/2026

Behind every call, standby, late night, and early morning response is a volunteer choosing to show up for their community. ❤️

For EMS Week, we gifted our members portable chargers as a small token of appreciation for the dedication, commitment, and time they continue to give to WVRS and the residents of Westfield.

Thank you to our volunteers for everything you do, both on and off the ambulance. We appreciate you today and every day. 🔋🚑

05/26/2026

Last Tuesday, WVRS was presented with an official proclamation from the recognizing Emergency Medical Services Week. We are proud to stand alongside EMS providers across the country being recognized for the care, commitment, and teamwork that keep our communities safe every day. 🚑

Thank you to the Town Council and for this recognition and for supporting emergency medical services in Westfield. 💙

05/26/2026

Honored to attend today’s Memorial Day ceremony alongside the Westfield Fire Department as we remembered and paid tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸

Slide 2 recognizes two of our own, Susan and Deshawn, who were presented with an award for a CPR save. Their quick actions, teamwork, and dedication made a life-saving difference, and we could not be prouder.

Slide 3 features our members with Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal Bob D’Arecca, who dedicated twenty years to the squad as a dispatcher. Thank you, Bob, for your years of service and commitment to both WVRS and the Westfield community.

Today was a reminder of the importance of service, sacrifice, and community. We are grateful to stand alongside so many dedicated individuals who continue to give back to Westfield every day.❤️💙🤍

05/24/2026

Please join us in congratulating our Training Lieutenant, Habiba, on receiving the Excellence in EMS Award from Overlook Medical Center! 🏆🚑

Anyone who has worked with Habiba knows this recognition is more than deserved. Her leadership, knowledge, patience, and dedication to EMS make a lasting impact on our squad every single day. From training new members to helping shape confident providers on calls, she constantly goes above and beyond for both our team and the community we serve.

WVRS is incredibly lucky to have someone so passionate, hardworking, and genuinely caring leading the way. Congratulations, Habiba. We are so proud of you and grateful for everything you do. ❤️

05/19/2026

Amazing team to be apart of! Happy EMS Week!!

During National EMS Week, the Westfield Police Department proudly recognizes and thanks all EMS professionals for their dedication, compassion, and lifesaving service to our community.

Today, we specifically recognize the Town of Westfield, NJ Fire Department.

The members of the Westfield Fire Department are certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and often respond with the Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad to various medical emergencies throughout town.

National EMS Week was first authorized in 1974 by President Gerald Ford to honor the vital work performed by emergency medical personnel across the country. Since then, EMS Week has served as an opportunity to recognize the paramedics, EMTs, dispatchers, nurses, and first responders who answer the call day and night, often during someone’s worst moment.

Every emergency response is a team effort, and we are grateful for the strong partnership we share with the EMS professionals who work alongside our officers to protect and care for the residents of Westfield.

Thank you for your professionalism, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to serving others.

05/19/2026

“WHO YOU GONNA CALL?” 🚑

Westfield’s been calling WVRS since 1951.

Had to give our ambulances their moment for EMS Week. These rigs have seen it all: emergency calls, standbys, community events, 3 a.m. alarms, and everything in between.

The lights and siren may make them look cool, but it’s the volunteers inside that keep them moving. We hope every time you see us, you feel a little bit safer🫂💙

05/18/2026

Yesterday, WVRS was proud to provide standby coverage for Greta’s Run 5K. 💜

Founded in memory of Greta Schoenemann, the event brings the Westfield community together each year to honor loved ones lost and support those coping with grief and loss. It was an honor to be part of such a meaningful day centered around remembrance, support, and community.

Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, and helped keep Greta’s legacy alive. 🏃‍♀️💜