EMTs of Summit

10/21/2026

Attic fire breaks out at a Summit home under construction; no one hurt, and officials say damage was minor.

10/21/2026

Construction workers called 911 after spotting an attic fire at a Summit home Tuesday morning; no injuries were reported.

10/08/2026

Summit honors its volunteer first aid squad, which answered 2,400+ calls last year and saves the city about $2 million annually.

10/07/2026

𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟲𝟰 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲

Summit’s volunteer First Aid Squad answered more than 2,400 calls last year and saves the city about $2 million a year. Read more about the 64 years of service being recognized by Mayor Fagan.
Read https://www.tapinto.net/towns/summit/sections/government/articles/summit-honors-first-aid-squad-for-64-years-of-service or visit TAPinto Summit to read more https://www.tapinto.net/towns/summit

10/07/2026

At the October 6 Common Council meeting, Mayor Elizabeth Fagan issued a proclamation for Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad Month. Thank you to SVFAS members for your continued dedicated service and the vital role you play in supporting the health and safety of our community!

Since its founding on July 28, 1962, SVFAS has operated as an independent nonprofit organization providing emergency medical response and support. Staffed entirely by volunteers, the squad responds to emergencies at all hours, every day of the year. In 2025, members answered more than 2,400 calls for assistance, including emergency 9-1-1 responses, mutual aid to surrounding communities, and coverage at community events.

SVFAS depends 100 percent on donations and volunteers. Visit summitems.org for information on how to donate or get involved.

10/04/2026

This spring, Summit EMS launched a “Completing EMT” scholarship program for volunteer EMTs serving our community. The scholarships are for undergraduate and graduate degrees, medical and nursing...

09/20/2026

https://www.tapinto.net/towns/clark/articles/clark-volunteer-emergency-squad-joins-clark-township-s-9-11-ceremony

09/20/2026

September is the month that Summit celebrates the Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad. We are fortunate to have a lot to celebrate! Summit has a dedicated, trained group of volunteers who provide...

09/20/2026

09/20/2026

Over 100 million Americans have no meaningful memory of 9/11. New Jersey's 150-plus memorials were built so no one ever forgets.