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29th
Apr

Cpt. Brian Downing wins 2026 Knights’ Shield Award

2026 Knights’ Shield Award Congratulations Brian Downing! POSTED: Apr 29, 2026 This past Tuesday, April 28th, Cpt. Brian Downing was awarded recipient of this year’s Shield Award from the Father Nelligan chapter of the Knights of Columbus. The Knights of Columbus Shield Award is an annual honor recognizing local first responders for exemplary community service,…

26th
Mar

Service Awards for 2026

Dedicated volunteers with 80 years of collective service!

2nd
Jan

Santa Parade 2025

The squad assists in this beloved Fanwood tradition!

A Culture of Excellence

We save our taxpayers thousands of dollars each year by having an all-volunteer ambulance service. We never bill.

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We sincerely appreciate all you do and the risks you take helping the citizens of Fanwood.

The Clarke Family

I am a new resident of Fanwood. It is comforting to know that there are people like you who serve people like me. May God bless you.

Anna Lee Backtell

The mere sight of the Fanwood Rescue Squad ambulance and workers provided a great sense of relief and security to everyone who was in attendance at the field during the football games.

SPF PAL Board of Directors

Just a note to thank you for all you do for our little Borough. A special thanks to Nam and Patty for transporting Rich home from Overlook Hospital.

Richard & Deborah Nigro

When in crisis, it is helpers like you that make all the difference to lift up, sometimes physically but also emotionally, those who are down. Thank you!

Fanwood Rescue Squad