Springfield First Aid Squad

What Springfield First Aid Squad does

Springfield First Aid Squad, Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt Basic Life Support (BLS) emergency medical services organization founded on March 18, 1949, and headquartered at 10 North Trivett Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081. It operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as the designated 9-1-1 EMS provider for the Township of Springfield and surrounding municipalities (primarily Millburn, Mountainside, Summit, and Union). The organization's service fleet comprises three ambulances (two frontline Horton 553 Type III units built on 2014 and 2016 Chevy Express G4500 chassis, and one reserve Braun Industries unit on a Chevrolet G3500 chassis) plus a 2010 Ford Expedition SSV first-responder/utility vehicle, all equipped with modern powered cot and loading systems (Stryker Power-LOAD and Power-PRO XT) for EMT safety.

The Squad is staffed primarily by unpaid volunteers, including a Cadet Corps for members aged 16-17 who ride as third or fourth crew members to learn from experienced EMTs, supplemented by paid per-diem EMT employees who must have prior 9-1-1 EMS experience and are hired to ensure round-the-clock coverage. New volunteers receive free training toward EMT certification through approved external training partners, with all uniforms, insurance, and continuing education provided. The organization is governed by an annually elected officer corps (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretaries, Chief, Deputy Chief, Lieutenants, Supply Sergeant, Training Officer), a House Committee with staggered five-year terms, and a Board of Trustees with staggered three-year terms.

Funding is almost entirely donation-based. The Squad raises money through an Annual Fund Drive coordinated entirely by squad members (with 100% of donations directed to operations, as the organization runs its own fundraising rather than using an external firm), through the Amazon Smile program (0.5% of designated purchases) and eBay Giving Works (percentage of auction proceeds), and through memorial and corporate contributions for capital purchases. Capital expenditures are episodic and significant — a new fully-equipped ambulance costs approximately $250,000. Additional programs include a Volunteer Scholarship of up to $4,000 per year for volunteer members in accredited post-secondary education, public education initiatives (Facts for Life, basic first aid instructions, 9-1-1 response tips), and Designated Stroke Center transport capability with Overlook Medical Center (Atlantic Health).

Name

Springfield First Aid Squad

Legal name

Springfield First Aid Squad, Inc.

Website

https://springfieldfas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Springfield First Aid Squad is a non-profit, volunteer-based Basic Life Support EMS organization founded in 1949, providing 24/7 9-1-1 ambulance response and emergency medical care to the Township of Springfield, NJ and surrounding municipalities, funded almost entirely by donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Ambulance Services (62191), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) & Ambulance Services (BPAIAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical Emergency Response & On-site First Aid/Paramedics (BPABANAG), Emergency Response, First Aid/CPR/AED & Incident Management Training (BPAKAOAJ)

Keywords

• Volunteer emergency medical services
• Ambulance response
• Basic life support
• EMT training programs
• Community first aid education

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations from Residents and Businesses: The primary funding source for the Squad. Donations cover vehicle & equipment purchases and maintenance, training, and supplies. The Squad holds an Annual Fund Drive coordinated by squad members (not an outside company), so 100% of donations go to operations. The Squad is registered with the State of New Jersey as a charitable organization (registration # CH0868900).
2. Amazon Smile: The Amazon Smile program allows Amazon.com shoppers to designate 0.5% of their purchase price to go to the Springfield First Aid Squad.
3. eBay Giving Works: eBay sellers can designate a percentage of their auction proceeds to benefit the Springfield First Aid Squad. eBay provides a pro-rated credit on auction fees based on the donation amount.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Springfield First Aid Squad delivers 24/7 volunteer-based Basic Life Support (BLS) emergency medical services and ambulance transportation to residents and visitors of the Township of Springfield, NJ and surrounding municipalities (Millburn, Mountainside, Summit, and Union). Operations are supported by three ambulances (57, 58, 59) and a first responder/utility vehicle (51), staffed by volunteer EMTs supplemented by per-diem employees. Complementary offerings include free EMT training, a cadet program for members aged 16+, and public first aid and stroke education resources.

Product overview

Springfield First Aid Squad is a non-profit Emergency Medical Services (EMS) organization providing 24/7 emergency medical care and ambulance transportation. The core service consists of three ambulances (57, 58, 59) and a utility/first responder vehicle (51), staffed by volunteer EMTs and per-diem employees. Supporting programs include the Cadet Corps for teenage volunteers, Volunteer Scholarship for experienced EMTs, and EMT Initial Training and Continuing Education programs. Educational offerings extend to the public through the Facts For Life program and basic first aid instruction resources. The organization operates as a unified EMS service with complementary volunteer development and public education components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24/7 Emergency Medical Services (Ambulance Response) Round-the-clock Basic Life Support emergency medical services and ambulance transportation for Springfield, NJ residents, workers, visitors, and surrounding municipalities (Millburn, Mountainside, Summit, Union), delivered by volunteer and per-diem EMTs via three ambulances and a first responder/utility vehicle.
• Volunteer EMT Program Volunteer membership program for individuals age 16 and older that provides free EMT certification training, uniforms, and liability & life insurance in exchange for serving on the Squad.
• Per-Diem EMT Employment Paid per-diem EMT positions supplementing the volunteer workforce to maintain 24/7 ambulance staffing coverage. Candidates must have prior 9-1-1 EMS experience.
• EMT Initial Training Course College-level EMT training following the New Jersey state curriculum with seven training modules, preparing volunteers for EMT certification, delivered in-house or through approved external training providers.
• Continuing Education Program Ongoing training for licensed EMTs covering topics such as airway management and medications, meeting state renewal requirements.
• Cadet Corps Program Volunteer membership for individuals 16-17 years old providing in-house training and formal EMT class arrangement; cadets ride as third or fourth member learning from experienced EMTs.

Quantifiable outcome

• New ambulance costs $250,000
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VCI Emergency Vehicle SpecialistscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2015VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists delivered Ambulance 57 (Horton 553 Type III ambulance built on a 2014 Chevy Express G4500 chassis) to the Springfield First Aid Squad in April 2015.
• First Priority Emergency VehiclescoreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2007First Priority Emergency Vehicles delivered Ambulance 59 (Braun Industries ambulance built on a Chevrolet G3500 chassis) to the Springfield First Aid Squad in October 2007.
• Atlantic Ambulance Training CentercoreOthersApproved training provider for volunteer EMT courses. The Springfield First Aid Squad volunteers have completed EMT courses at this institution.
• Community Safety ConsultantscoreOthersApproved training provider for volunteer EMT courses. The Springfield First Aid Squad volunteers have completed EMT courses at this institution.
• Less Stress Instructional ServicescoreOthersApproved training provider for volunteer EMT courses. The Springfield First Aid Squad volunteers have completed EMT courses at this institution.
• RWJBarnabas HealthcoreOthersApproved training provider for volunteer EMT courses. The Springfield First Aid Squad volunteers have completed EMT courses at this institution.
• Union County CollegecoreOthersApproved training provider for volunteer EMT courses. The Springfield First Aid Squad volunteers have completed EMT courses at this institution.
• Overlook Medical Center (Atlantic Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA Designated Stroke Center to which neurological patients are flown from around the state, though the Springfield First Aid Squad can just drive there as it is within their transport catchment area.
• Amazon SmileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Amazon Smile program allows shoppers to designate 0.5% of their purchase price to benefit the Springfield First Aid Squad (EIN: 22-6064740).
• eBay Giving Works / MissionFishminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe eBay Giving Works program allows sellers to designate a percentage of auction proceeds to benefit the Springfield First Aid Squad. eBay provides pro-rated credits on auction fees based on donation amounts.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Priority Ambulance: Multi-state private ambulance and EMS services company growing via municipal 9-1-1 contracts; competes for the same types of municipal EMS contracts that anchor Springfield FAS's service area model.

Direct peers

• Empress EMS: Northeast U.S. 9-1-1 ambulance and interfacility transport provider in the same local-market EMS category as Springfield FAS, with comparable Basic and Advanced Life Support offerings serving municipal contracts.
• Hatzolah: Volunteer-staffed community EMS organization providing rapid emergency medical response in dense neighborhoods; highly comparable model to Springfield FAS in terms of volunteer EMT labor, donation funding, and community-led operations.

Others

• RWJBarnabas Health: New Jersey's largest academic health system and an approved EMT training provider for Springfield FAS; comparable because it sits at the receiving end of Squad transports and supports the same EMS training/credentialing pipeline.
• Union County College: Community college and approved EMT training partner for Springfield FAS volunteers; comparable as an enabling workforce-development institution feeding the same EMT pipeline that staffs the Squad's ambulances.
• Atlantic Health System: Regional New Jersey hospital system operating Overlook Medical Center, a Designated Stroke Center and mutual EMS partner that Springfield FAS transports into; comparable as the downstream hospital/clinical counterpart in the regional EMS network.

Broad incumbents

• Falck USA: Global ambulance and emergency services operator with U.S. presence providing EMS, ambulance transport, and community services; overlaps directly with Springfield FAS's ambulance response and patient transport offering across a much larger geographic footprint.
• American Medical Response (AMR): National for-profit ambulance and EMS provider operating across hundreds of municipalities in the U.S.; comparable to Springfield FAS because they deliver the same 9-1-1 ambulance response and Basic/Advanced Life Support the Squad provides, but at regional scale as part of a much larger portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SpringfieldFAS
• Facebookfacebook.com/SpringfieldFAS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/springfieldfas
• Instagraminstagram.com/springfield.fas

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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