Chester First Aid Squad

06/22/2026

Important Community Update from Chester First Aid Squad:

Recent municipal funding reductions have created significant financial challenges for CFAS, requiring us to increase fundraising efforts to help sustain volunteer EMS services in Chester.

While our funding has changed, our commitment has not. CFAS remains fully operational, staffed, and ready to serve.

Please take a moment to read our full statement and learn how the community can help support the future of Chester First Aid Squad.

June 22, 2026 Chester, NJ — For more than 81 years, the Chester First Aid Squad (CFAS) has proudly served the Chester community with professionalism, compassion, and emergency medical care. Today, CFAS remains fully operational and committed to that mission, but recent changes in municipal funding...

06/15/2026

Some members had a fun time today with all of the students at Bragg School, going over some of our equipment and through the inside of the rig…. Great group! Thank you for having us hang out all day! 😊

06/13/2026

Congratulations to our members Aiden (with member, Mom Natalia!) and Indra for graduating yesterday from Mendham HS! 🎓🤩💙

06/12/2026

06/04/2026

Support CVFC and have some fun!

Just a few short weeks away!

06/01/2026

This Saturday is Chester Twp. PBA #315’s annual Fishing Derby! The event is FREE to residents only from 8-11am at R&R Construction Pond on Parker Road. This contest is for ages 12 and under, with light refreshments and prizes sponsored by the PBA. No need to sign up, just come!

06/01/2026

Thank You to Our Growing List of Community Partners!

The Chester First Aid Squad would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the local businesses that are helping support our volunteer EMS organization by displaying donation boxes for our fundraising campaign. Please join us in thanking:

New York Pizza
Linda's Biscotti
Roman Pizza
Chester Fine Wines & Spirits
Ace Hardware
Gabe's Bagels
Sub Pub
Chester Diner
South Side Coffee Shop

We are grateful for their partnership and for the generosity of our community. If you visit any of these wonderful local businesses, please consider dropping a few coins or dollars into the donation box. Every donation, no matter the size, helps us continue serving the Chester community.

More donation box locations and additional fundraising initiatives are coming soon. Thank you for helping keep volunteer EMS strong in our community!

05/31/2026

A CEU class, hands on training with some Fire guys and 2 Chester Boro calls, all before 1p…. With another call later. A nice CFAS day 🤩

05/25/2026

Another wonderful Commemoration🇺🇸
Great job Chester Borough and the American Legion Post 342… and all involved! And CVFC for hosting!
🇺🇸 Remember ⭐️ Honor ⭐️ Respect 🇺🇸