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1. So, what's it like to be on the Maywood First Aid Squad?
2. Why should I volunteer my time and not get paid for it?
3. How old do I have to be to join the squad?
4. How much time is involved with volunteering with the squad and what type of memberships are there?
5. OK, I'm interested! How do I join?

1. So What's It Like ... ?

As a member of the Maywood First Aid & Emergency Squad, you will learn valuable life savings skills. You will be able to help people in their time need, with confidence.

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2. Why Should I Volunteer ... ?

There are probably several things that you do that compensate you, in your life. Being paid money for some of the things you do in your life isn't always the answer. THE VOLUNTEERS OF THE SQUAD ARE REWARDED BY THE SELF SATISFACTION OF KNOWING THEY ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN SOMEONE ELSE'S LIFE. We have a feeling of satisfaction knowing that we help our fellow community members. Having the skills and the knowledge to make a real difference in someone's life is enough to motivate the current, dedicated members of the squad and continue their training and volunteering. Serving on the squad is a excellent, real time experience for many other career choices. The knowledge that you will gain in our organization will have value in all aspects of life.

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3. How Old ... ?

The minimum age for joining the squad is 16. At age 16, you are classified a "Youth Squad Member", until the age of 18. When you reach the age of 18, you are then appointed to the senior squad. Youth squad members are a very important part of the squad, for they are the future of the organization. Youth squad members can attend the EMS Training classes. However, they are limited in certain areas. Currently, we have members ranging form 16-55, the average age being 27.

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4. How Much Time ... ?

The State of New Jersey and Maywood First Aid & Emergency Squad requires that you attend a EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) class that is about 120 hours long and approximately 3 months in length. Then the squad requires that the member make at least 50 calls a year, make a weekly night duty night, a rotation weekend duty night. When running your duty night you are permitted to stay at your home, or work, or wherever it is no further than 3 minutes or 3 miles away from squad headquarters. The member is also required to attend the monthly meeting (the third Monday of every month, 8:00pm) and the monthly drill (the fourth Monday of every month, 8:00PM.) There is always more opportunities to volunteer time with squad, what is listed above is just the minimum. 

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5. OK, I'm Interested ... ?

THE FIRST STEP IN JOINING OUR ORGANIZATION IS MAKING A COMMITMENT TO YOURSELF TO FOLLOW THROUGH WITH YOUR DECISION TO JOIN US!

THEN...

Stop by our squad headquarters to pick up an application. You may also call us at 845-2925 or 845-8800 and leave a message. When leaving a message, include your name, address and phone number. A member will be in touch with you in a few days.

Fill out the application, then take it to our squad physician, Dr. Totaro, in Maywood, for a quick physical. (This is no charge to you)

Once the physical is complete, turn the completed application to the member of the squad that gave you the application.

You must register for EMS training classes.

As soon as you are appointed by the squad and the Maywood Council, you will be notified by mail, of the outcome and welcomed aboard if decided.

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