News & Events

The Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad has taken a very big step, launching its first capital campaign in 50 years.

Read about it at nj.com.  Click here.

The effort is well on its way, with community leaders and one corporation contributing $4.3 million of the $5 million goal.

A volunteer fundraising committee comprised of former Mayor Jordan Glatt; Brett Haire, president of the Other Fellow First Foundation; and corporate partner Kevin Cummings, CEO of Investors Savings, is leading the effort.

Despite the frigid weather, the Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad and a number of other volunteers turned out to collect frozen turkeys, canned goods and donations to benefit the New Jersey Community Food Bank on Nov. 24.

Read about it at NJ.com!  Click here.

The First Aid Squad will host a session “Are You Ready” On Sunday, September 29 at 7 PM at their building.  Participants will learn how to create a disaster plan, build a supply kit and make the “stay or go” decision. Information from the American Red Cross and the City’s newly forming Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) will also be available.

Read about it in Summit Patch. Click Here

At the September 17 Common Council meeting, Mayor Ellen Dickson presented First Aid Squad leaders with a City proclamation designating September as Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad Month. 

Read about it in The Alternative Press.