The Scotch Plains Rescue Squad is an all-volunteer organization that responds to the emergency medical needs of Scotch Plains residents  24 hour-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days-a-year.  The Rescue Squad averages over 1,350 medical emergency calls per year.

The Scotch Plains Rescue Squad is an independently run, private organization which is not funded by the Township. The Scotch Plains Rescue Squad is supported only by tax-deductible donations.

We are proud to say that we are in our 73rd year of uninterrupted service to our community and we are totally staffed by dedicated volunteers.  We presently have over 55 volunteer members who have over 700 combined years of service to the community.   These volunteers respond to emergency calls on a 24-hour basis no matter whether it is a holiday or a snow day!

The Scotch Plains Rescue Squad members are neighbors helping neighbors and they receive no compensation for their service, only pride in knowing they are providing a vital service to our community.

 Neighbors Helping Neighbors.  We Work For Pride Not Pay.