A. No, EMT certification is required by the State of NJ to operate an ambulance and to administer patient care.

A. In order to join you must take the EMT program first. This is a 3 month commitment. We understand the EMT course involves studying and taking quizzes and exams, which is why we want our applicants to only focus on passing the class in order to sit for the NJ state EMT exam. Once the state certifies you as a NJ EMT then you will be brought on as a member of the Wayne First Aid Squad.

Q. Do you have first responders?

A. No, we are all state certified EMTs

Q. Can I volunteer just when I am available or when my schedule permits?

A. Due to our call volume, the squad offers day or night scheduling. Day members are required to ride 6 hours a week (7-1pm or 1pm- 7pm), Night members are required to ride 12 hours every other week (7pm - 7am).

Q. Does the day of the week I volunteer have to be the same day each week?

A. Yes, each member is assigned a certain duty slot with a crew that is the same day/night each week.

Q. Where can you take the EMT Course?

A. Courses are available in our area at Chilton Memorial Hospital, Passaic County Public safety academy and Bergen County EMS academy.

Q. How long is the EMT Course?

A. Average course time is approximately 3-4 months with attending evening classes (2-3 nights a week) and some weekends. EMT schedules and start dates are available on on the following websites. Chilton Hosptial, Passaic County Public Safety Academy & Bergen County EMS Academy.

Q. How old do you have to be to join?

A. To join our cadet program you must be 16 years of age. Our probationary members are 18 and older with a valid US drivers license.

Q. Do you require a physical or police check?

A. Yes, both a physical and police back ground checks are mandatory.

Q. If I am 16 or 17 years old, do I need permission from my parents / legal guardian?

A. Yes, and we will contact your parents or legal guardian for verification.

Q. How soon will someone call me if I fill out an application or leave a message on the membership phone line?

A. Both phone messages and website applications are reviewed in the order they are received. Once an application is reviewed and deemed suitable you will be contacted for an interview.

Q. Are there any costs involved, any out of pocket money?

A. There are no out of pocket cost once your application is reviewed/approved and an in-person interview as been conducted. Once fully approved you will be instructed on how to register for the EMT course free of charge.

Q. Is there a paid position within the first aid squad?

A. No, we are all volunteers here to help the community at will.

Q. I have a question that is not listed above?

A. You can submit a question online, and we will contact you.