Tewksbury First Aid and Rescue Squad

08/13/2026

No, our ambulances weren’t stolen. It’s just a very busy day for Tewksbury Rescue! We currently have two full crews on the street responding to patient emergencies. Join now to get in on the action!

07/18/2026

Severe weather, including an elevated risk of high wind, flash flooding, and tornados, has been predicted for our area for today. Stay informed about today’s risks and stay home when possible!

07/09/2026

July‘s wacky weather has us feeling uninspired. Send us your EMS or summer-themed sign ideas for the chance to be featured on our sign and social media. Winners also receive a pair of squad pint glasses!

07/04/2026

07/02/2026

With the heat index well over 110°F, dehydration and heat exhaustion can set in very quickly. If you must be outdoors, remember to stay hydrated and take frequent breaks. Please check on your friends, neighbors, and pets, especially those without AC! The extreme heat is expected to continue through Saturday.

⚠️🥵 An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for all of SE PA, northern DE, and much of NJ, where dangerous heat will begin Wednesday through Saturday. The watch remains in effect for far southern NJ, barrier islands, and Delmarva.

High temperatures of 95-105° and heat indices of 100-110° are expected each day, hottest Thursday through Friday. This includes area beaches and mountainous areas, which will not offer much relief from this extreme heat event. Plan accordingly if you are traveling for the holiday weekend.

06/20/2026

Tewksbury Rescue had a busy Friday afternoon. In addition to running a very successful blood drive, we responded on a mutual aid basis to the Level 1 mass casualty incident (motor vehicle crash) in Lebanon along with numerous area police, fire, rescue, paramedic, county OEM, and air medical services. We are thankful to the more than 40 members of the community who took the time out of their day to come to the blood drive. We are also grateful for our volunteers and the other first responders who dedicate themselves to helping others every day.

06/19/2026

Last night TFARS cadet corps and its leadership attended an information session about ARFF (airport rescue and firefighting) at Trenton Mercer Airport. Cadets got a behind-the-scenes tour of the airport's emergency facilities and capabilities. The highlight of the evening: Shooting the water cannon (obviously)! Thank you to Trenton Mercer Airport and Chief Johanssen for your hospitality!

06/17/2026

We are proud to congratulate three of our EMTs on their recent graduations. Congratulations to Nicholas Di Stefano (Seton Hall Prep), Drew Patykula (Voorhees High School), and Emily Woodruff (University of Rochester). We are grateful for their service to our community and wish them all the best in their future endeavors!

06/13/2026

This week was all about education, training, and outreach for TFARS. In addition to our monthly training meeting, four members participated in the Capital Health tactical emergency critical care class. On Friday, five members presented first aid and rescue training for the 7th and 8th graders at OTS. On Saturday, 13 members provided standby emergency support for the Revolutionary Ramble bike ride. Want to get in on the action? Email [email protected] for membership information!