Join Our Team

Learn to Save a Life

NO MEDICAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

As a Member of the Chatham Emergency Squad, you will be

A Proud First Responder

Held in high regard for your meaningful and direct service to your neighbors.

Trained
For Free

You’ll become a certified emergency technician (EMT) and will continually advance your skills & knowledge through ongoing training and experience.

An Integral
Team Member

Working alongside fellow Squad members to provide the best possible care to our patients.

A Community Collaborator

Serving alongside with other uniformed emergency personnel including police and firefighters.

Membership Requirements

Live or work in the proximity to the Chathams.

Possess the maturity and emotional resilience for the stress of emergencies.

Possess the physical strength and stamina to do the work.

Possess a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

Take and pass a rigorous EMT course that includes 200+ hours of classroom, on-line and clinical training in the first year of membership.

Serve one 12-hour shift each week.

Serve nine weekend / holiday day shifts per year scheduled on a rotating basis.

Take a 4 hour CPR course immediately upon joining.