Today was the funeral of one of our life members Harry S. Mee. To those who did or did not know him, he was a great inspiration, not only to his family but to his friends and extended family at the Fanwood Rescue Squad. He was a courageous and dedicated member of the Rescue Squad,…

Fanwood Rescue Squad Life Member Harry Mee passed on Sunday, November 4, 2018, at the age of 85. Harry was a volunteer with the Rescue Squad for more than 30 years, serving as captain in 1975. He also served with the Fanwood Fire Department. A native of Newark, NJ, Harry and his wife Dolores raised…

New ambulance 578 was welcomed back by Councilman Anthony Carter and Squad President Ed Winsor and 2nd Lieutenant Adam Miksis. Our new ambulance has officially been in service for one week now!

Chelsea Senior Living’s annual golf outing raised more than $20,000 for volunteer rescue squads across New Jersey. The Fanwood Rescue Squad is among the squads receiving $1,500. Pictured are Councilman Tom Kranz, Director of Communications for Chelsea, Annette Watson, Executive Director of The Chelsea at Fanwood, and Brian Downing, Rescue Squad EMT. The golf outing took…

Thanks to FRS members Joan Lozowski, Shreya Kachroo and Scotch Plains EMT Dave Lugara for providing standby coverage at the 2nd annual Fan Jam rock concert and food truck festival at LaGrande Park on Sunday, July 8. Ambulance 578 had many young visitors, gave out a couple of band aids and transported one injured person…

Thanks to our members who turned out for standby duty at the annual Party in the Park, the launch of Fanwood’s Tuesday night free summer movies in LaGrande Park. Members in attendance from left to right: Top row: Nick Route, President Ed Winsor, 2nd Lieutenant Brian Downing, Christina O’Connor Bottom row: Rafael Eulalio, Madison Lawton,…

Congratulations to EMTs Madison Lawton and Nick Routé upon their graduation from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School this week. We hope to see them on calls over the summer and beyond. Good luck, Madison and Nick!

The Fanwood Rescue Squad received a grant of $1,000 from New Jersey American Water at the June 18th Borough Council meeting. Accepting the grant from NJAW’s Manager of Operations Michael Bange (left) was squad president Ed Winsor, accompanied by (left to right) squad members Chrissy O’Connor, Maggie Richard, Lily Hsiao, Nam-June Joe and Steve Siegal….

Congratulations to Bob Kruthers, who was honored June 10th with a luncheon to celebrate his 60 years with the Fanwood Rescue Squad. Bob and Grace, married almost 70 years, were guests at the Carriage House in Fanwood for a catered lunch and cake featuring guests who included current and past squad members, Mayor Mahr, Council…

The Rescue Squad’s new ambulance made its public debut on Memorial Day, May 28, 2018, in the annual parade honoring those who gave their lives in the name of our freedom. Squad members and family members turned out for the event with Wes and Elana Lewis walking the banner.