Squad members leading outdoor CPR training

Membership

Do work that changes you.

Learn lifesaving skills. Serve neighbors. Build confidence under pressure. Become part of a team that has carried responsibility for Cedar Grove since 1938.

Cedar Grove Ambulance and Rescue Squad members walking through deep snow

Ambulance interior prepared with stretcher and equipment

What membership means

Confidence, service, and a team beside you.

Members learn to think clearly, communicate well, and support Cedar Grove residents during evening and overnight coverage. The squad provides training, issued equipment, and a path into EMS responsibility.

Before you apply

A few things to know.

Applicants must be at least 16 years old. The application will guide you through the correct process based on your date of birth.

Current active response coverage is 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, seven days per week. Daytime shifts are not currently available.

Members attend regular squad meetings, training sessions, and operational updates as part of active service.

The squad provides free BLS training if needed. New members are expected to enroll in EMT training within one year after joining if they are not already EMT certified.

Submission of an application is the first step and does not guarantee acceptance.

Application

Start with the essentials.

The application is divided into short sections so you can move through it clearly.

Full name *

Date of birth *

Age

Email *

Phone number *

Town/City of residence *

Full address *

Parent/guardian

Applicants age 16 or 17 may include parent or guardian information.

Optional parent/guardian information for applicants age 16-17

Parent/guardian full name

Parent/guardian email

Parent/guardian phone

I would like a parent/guardian to be included in follow-up when contact information is provided.

Current certifications EMT-Basic (EMT-B)BLS (Basic Life Support)First AidNone

Are you currently licensed as an EMT in New Jersey? *

Active EMS or medical experience *

Briefly describe your EMS or medical experience, if any

Additional comments or anything we should know?

Supporting documents

Accepted file types: PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG. Each file should be 8 MB or smaller.

Driver’s license, if applicable

EMT card/license, if applicable

BLS certification, if applicable

First Aid certification, if applicable

Review and submit

Please review your information before submitting. A member of the squad will follow up with next steps.

Questions

Before you begin.

What is the minimum age to apply?

Applicants must be at least 16 years old. Applicants who are 16 or 17 use the High School application path. Applicants 18 and older use the regular adult application path.

Do I need to already be an EMT?

No. The squad provides free BLS training if needed. New members are expected to enroll in EMT training within one year after joining if they are not already EMT certified.

When is active coverage?

Current active response coverage is 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, seven days per week. Daytime shifts are not currently available.

Does applying online mean I am accepted?

No. The website application is the first step in the membership process and does not mean the applicant has been accepted.