Westfield Rescue Squad

What Westfield Rescue Squad does

The Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc. (WVRS) is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded on October 1, 1951, providing free pre-hospital emergency medical services and transportation to residents of the Town of Westfield, NJ. The organization operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year, and never bills for its services. Operations are funded entirely through tax-deductible community donations; the organization does not receive any tax dollars from the Town of Westfield.

WVRS's core operational asset is a fleet of three ambulances (units 550, 551, 552) and one EMS special operations and support vehicle (553), housed at its 335 Watterson Street headquarters — a centrally located facility near the South Avenue traffic circle that includes a dispatch/operations room, training and meeting rooms, crew bunk space, and three garage bays. Response times are within 10 minutes to three local hospitals (Overlook Medical Center, JFK University Medical Center, RWJ University Hospital Rahway) and within 15 minutes to two trauma centers (University Hospital/UMDNJ Newark, Morristown Medical Center). As a "resident squad," volunteer crews are physically present in the building during shifts, materially reducing dispatch-to-arrival latency compared to call-from-home models. Annual call volume is approximately 2,026 (2026 YTD), serving a population of over 30,000.

Beyond emergency response, WVRS runs a medical equipment loan program for residents, public CPR and First Aid classes, an EMT training program delivered in partnership with Less Stress Instructional Services, and a structured internship program for high school and college students. Revenue is non-commercial: the sole income stream is tax-deductible donations from Westfield residents and surrounding communities. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on social media (Instagram, Facebook), the organization website, email newsletters via Square, and recurring community events (Spring Fling, Tour de Westfield, Holiday Parades). Leadership consists entirely of unpaid volunteer officers, including President Callie Campbell, Vice President Krish Raval, and Chief Jessica Romero. The organization is independent of any parent, holding, or institutional investor entity.

Name

Westfield Rescue Squad

Legal name

Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc.

Website

https://westfieldrescuesquad.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1951 that provides free pre-hospital emergency medical services and transportation 24/7/365 to the residents of Westfield, NJ, funded entirely by community donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Ambulance Services (62191)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Operations & Dispatch (HLAJAGAC)

Keywords

• Emergency medical services
• Volunteer ambulance services
• Pre-hospital emergency care
• Community EMS response
• Medical transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Westfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad is funded entirely through tax-deductible donations from townspeople. The organization never bills for services and does not receive any tax dollars from the Town of Westfield, NJ. Federal Tax Id Number (EIN): 22-6059955.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad provides free pre-hospital emergency medical care and transportation to residents of Westfield, NJ 24/7/365. As an all-volunteer organization, the squad staffs three ambulances and one EMS special operations vehicle, responding to approximately 2,026 emergency calls per year and serving over 30,000 residents. Services are funded entirely by tax-deductible community donations and never billed to patients.

Product overview

The Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad operates as a single, unified emergency medical services organization providing free pre-hospital care and transportation. The organization operates three ambulances (550, 551, 552) and one special operations vehicle (553) from its Watterson Street headquarters. Core services include emergency medical response, medical equipment loans, CPR/First Aid classes, EMT training, community outreach at local events, and facility tours. The squad also offers a structured internship program for students interested in EMS/healthcare careers. All services are provided at no charge and funded entirely through community donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Medical Services Free pre-hospital emergency medical care and transportation provided 24/7/365 to residents of Westfield, NJ, dispatched via 911 in coordination with Westfield Police and Fire Departments.
• Medical Equipment Loans Loan program providing residents of Westfield and surrounding communities with access to medical equipment items such as oxygen and other devices.
• CPR and First Aid Classes CPR and First Aid training classes offered to the general public, conducted at the squad building and through partner Less Stress Instructional Services.
• EMT Training Program Emergency Medical Technician training provided to volunteer members after approximately 12 weeks as probationary members, with tuition and child-care reimbursement available.
• Community Outreach Services First aid and emergency medical standby services provided at community events including Spring Fling, Tour de Westfield, Holiday Parades, and sporting events.
• Squad Building Tours Educational tours of the squad building and ambulances offered to schools, organizations, and community groups.
• Internship Program Structured internship experience for high school and college students seeking academic credit or internship experience in a service-oriented environment, with areas including EMS/Healthcare, Social Media/Marketing, Administrative, Community Outreach, and Fundraising.

Quantifiable outcome

• Responds to approximately 2,026 calls annually

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Downtown Westfield Corporation (DWC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHero Perks partnership recognizing the lifesaving work of WVRS members with exclusive local discounts for volunteers.
• Keller WilliamsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting the Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad.
• Redeemer Lutheran ChurchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity sponsor supporting the Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad.
• Less Stress Instructional ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides EMT training at the WVRS building as well as various locations across NJ. Many classes are open to the public. Works closely with WVRS to train non-EMT probationary members and help them obtain EMT licenses. Classes held in Spring, Summer, and Fall.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Fanwood Rescue Squad: Small Union County volunteer EMS squad providing free pre-hospital care to Fanwood, NJ residents. Direct operational peer with matching volunteer, no-bill, community-funded structure.
• New Providence EMS: Volunteer EMS operation serving New Providence, NJ with free services funded by community donations. Operates with similar overhead structure and call volume profile to WVRS.
• Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad: All-volunteer, donation-funded EMS squad serving Summit, NJ with similar in-building crew model and free service to residents. Structurally the closest analog to WVRS in scale, funding model, and geographic setting within Union County.
• Mountainside Rescue Squad: Small-town NJ volunteer EMS organization adjacent to Westfield with comparable service area, call volume, and all-volunteer/donation-funded operating model. Direct operational peer in the same regional market.
• Berkeley Heights Volunteer Rescue Squad: Volunteer rescue squad serving Berkeley Heights, NJ with comparable all-volunteer staffing and donation-funded cost base. Closely matches WVRS on service scope, demographics, and geographic positioning in northern New Jersey.
• Garwood EMS: Volunteer emergency medical services operation serving Garwood, NJ with comparable in-house crew, donation-based funding, and free-of-charge service model to a similarly-sized community.
• Scotch Plains Rescue Squad: Volunteer rescue squad providing free EMS to Scotch Plains, NJ (Union County neighbor). Mirrors WVRS on volunteer staffing, donation funding, and free-to-resident service delivery.
• Cranford First Aid Squad: Volunteer first aid squad serving Cranford, NJ - neighboring Westfield - with the same all-volunteer, no-bill model and 24/7 emergency response. Directly comparable in operations, funding, and call volume range.

Broad incumbents

• MONOC (Monmouth-Ocean Hospital Service Corporation): Large NJ-based hospital-affiliated EMS and mobile health services organization operating across multiple counties. Provides the same ambulance and emergency response capability as WVRS but at much broader scale and with professional (rather than volunteer) staffing.

Regional players

• Atlantic Ambulance Corporation: Private, paid EMS and inter-facility transport provider operating across northern New Jersey. Offers the same ambulance/EMS service category as WVRS but in a commercial, billable model serving wider regional geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WestfieldRescue
• Instagraminstagram.com/westfieldems/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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