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,…
On August 9th, 2025, the Fanwood Rescue Squad and Fanwood Fire Department, in collaboration with the New Jersey State Police and University Hospital (UHNJ), conducted a multi-agency drill to practice air-medical response procedures with the New Jersey Emergency Medical Shock Trauma Air Rescue (JEMSTAR) program.