Howell Township Emergency Services Recognized on National First Responders Day

Howell, N.J. — October 28 — Emergency service agencies across Howell Township were honored on National First Responders Day for their unwavering dedication and steadfast commitment to public safety.

The observance underscored the contributions of Adelphia Fire Company, Squankum Fire Company #1, Southard Fire Department No. 1, Freewood Acres Fire Company No.1, Ramtown Fire Company, Howell Township First Aid and Rescue Squad #1, Howell Police EMS, Farmingdale Fire Department, Herbertsville Fire Company No.1, South Wall Fire Rescue, Laurelton Fire Company #1, and the Howell Township Fire Bureau.

Representing distinct segments of the emergency response framework—encompassing fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, law enforcement, and fire prevention—these agencies collaborated to deliver critical aid during crises and extend support to neighboring jurisdictions when supplementary resources were required.

Howell Township encompassed five designated fire districts that extended coverage over the communities of Squankum, Adelphia, Southard, Ramtown, and Freewood Acres. Within these districts, the township's fire companies delivered volunteer-based emergency response services, safeguarding a diverse array of zones that included residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

Observed annually on October 28, National First Responders Day recognized firefighters, police officers, EMTs, paramedics, 911 dispatchers and other emergency personnel. This acknowledgment underscores the synergistic collaboration, rigorous training, and unwavering dedication that underpinned the operational efficacy of emergency services across the entire region.