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The primary mission of the Millburn-Short Hills Volunteer First Aid Squad is to provide prompt, professional Basic Life Support (BLS) services to the Township of Millburn and neighboring communities—delivered with compassion, respect, regardless of race, color, creed, or gender.

- Respond to emergency calls and provide Basic Life Support (BLS) to individuals who are sick, injured, or otherwise in need
- Transport residents who medically require ambulance services to or from hospitals and other healthcare facilities for treatment and care
- Acquire and maintain the highest quality, most up-to-date emergency medical equipment available
- Offer ongoing education and training in the latest approved first aid practices and life-saving techniques
- Actively promote community-wide safety through programs designed to prevent accidents, reduce injuries, and save lives
- Strengthen coordination between the Squad and hospital emergency departments to enhance the overall quality of patient care
- Engage in all other activities and operations that support and align with the Squad’s mission
The Squad is committed to providing these services free of charge, both to the Township and to the individuals receiving care
All Squad members are certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). We offer EMT training onsite at our own facility, led by experienced, state-certified instructors. One of the key advantages of running our own training program is the ability to provide personalized instruction and adapt to the unique needs of each student.
In addition to delivering high-quality medical training, our in-house program fosters teamwork, camaraderie, and a strong sense of community—contributing to the fact that our members tend to remain with the Squad for longer than average.
- EMT certification courses
- CPR and life-saving skills training
- Training in the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
- Response to all medical and trauma emergencies
- 24/7 emergency medical services for Millburn and surrounding communities
- Fully staffed Basic Life Support (BLS) crews available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Non-emergency ambulance transportation for Millburn residents
- EMS support for community events, including parades, football games, and July 4th celebrations
- Public education through guest speakers available for civic groups, schools, and community organizations

Every squad member is qualified as an EMT. The squad provides certified instructors onsite at our squad building to teach this vital course. A great benefit of running our own program is that we can provide individual attention and be more flexible and respond to the needs of the students. Besides offering superior training skills, our in-house course builds teamwork and a sense of camaraderie and is reflected in the higher than average number of years members stay on our squad. Our training skills include:
- EMT course
- CPR
- Automatic External Defibrillators
- All medical and trauma emergencies
- 24-hour Emergency Medical Services to Millburn and its surrounding communities
- Fully staffed Basic Life Support (BLS) crews that are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
- Nonemergency ambulance transportation for Millburn residents
- EMS coverage of community events (parades, football games, July 4th celebrations, etc.)
- Available speakers to address civic groups, the community and schools