The Warren Township Rescue Squad was founded on July 24, 1940. Its first ambulance was a second-hand Meteor, a converted hearse complete with flower vases that cost $200. The squad’s first headquarters was in a garage. From 1947 to 1971 the squad used a donated building at the corner of Warrenville and Washington Valley Roads.

In its infancy the squad covered all of Warren, Martinsville, Watchung and North Plainfield, and early members recall that much of its work was “Scoop and Run” —- modern first aid training and the life-preserving skills for which the squad is now well-known came much later.

Back in the 1960s, Warren Rescue Squad entred a competition in Atlantic City, took the top trophy as the first all-woman Rescue Squad in the state of New Jersey. Their names still remain on the trophy located in the Rescue Squad Building.

The September 1971 dedication of the Rescue Squad building behind town hall was the culmination of 30 years worth of planning and fund-raising.

Dan Luna, who joined the squad in 1964 after moving here from South Plainfield, presently holds the record as the longest-serving volunteer, with more than 40 years under his belt.

Our members come from all walks of life and every corner of our region. Students, Attorneys, Clerks, Physicians, Moms/Dads, Nurses,Engineers, Fire Fighters, Police Officers and many others make up our diverse "family" of members. We all, however, share a common bond...helping our neighbors and citizens when they need our assistance and our professional emergency medical services.

For 71 years, the Warren Rescue Squad continues to remain an indispensable, time-honored member of our community. Our volunteer members have defined our history & our character. The obligations placed upon them are legendary and without question, have contributed to our status and reputation making us one of the finest, Rescue Squads in the State of New Jersey.