CFAS Thanks Chester Borough Mayor and Council for Their Continued Support
December 30, 2025 Chester, NJ – We would like to thank Chester Borough Mayor Janet Hoven and the Borough Council for their continued support of the Chester First Aid Squad and for helping to clarify recent questions surrounding EMS coverage in Chester. There has been understandable confusion following Chester Township’s decision to implement 24/7 EMS […]
Chester First Aid Squad Re-Commits to No-Cost Care, Declines Fee-Based Plan
December 1, 2025 Chester, NJ – After careful consideration and extensive discussions with both the Borough and Township Councils, the Chester First Aid Squad (CFAS) has formally notified local officials that we will continue operating as an all-volunteer, no-fee emergency medical service, the same model that has served Chester for 80 years. Going forward, CFAS […]
Chester First Aid Squad Statement on Becoming a Fee-based Agency
October 29, 2025 Chester, NJ – For 80 years, the Chester First Aid Squad (CFAS) has proudly served our community as an all-volunteer, no-fee emergency medical service, neighbors helping neighbors without ever sending a bill. Earlier this year, the Chester Township Council approached CFAS about changing our long-standing model from municipally funded to a billing […]