Tewksbury First Aid and Rescue Squad

02/25/2026

Who can tell us what this is? (TFARS members not included!)
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02/22/2026

Please stay home during this storm if you do not absolutely need to go out. Take your time when shoveling. The snow is going to be heavy! Whenever possible, please keep a path to your door open in case of an emergency. Be safe, everyone!

POTENTIALLY HISTORIC WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH MONDAY... .A major winter storm is expected to develop today, impacting the region with very heavy, crippling snowfall and areas of blizzard conditions. Precipitation will develop today, changing to all snow this afternoon and evening. The most severe conditions and heaviest snowfall will occur tonight, with snow gradually tapering off during the daytime Monday. Record breaking snowfall totals are possible.“ (NWS)

Updated Information / Preparedness Actions

*A Blizzard Warning has been issued for Hunterdon County and is in effect until 6PM tomorrow, 2/23. The NWS has forecast 18”- 25” of snow and winds gusting as high as 45MPH for our area.

*What is a Blizzard Warning? Issued for winter storms with sustained or frequent winds of 35 mph or higher with considerable falling and/or blowing snow that frequently reduces visibility to 1/4 of a mile or less. These conditions are expected to prevail for a minimum of 3 hours.

*Life-threatening / impossible travel conditions are likely tonight / overnight. Do not travel during the peak of the storm.

*Prepare for power outages. Strong, gusty winds combined with the weight of heavy, wet snow pose a substantial risk of utility and tree damage. Those without power will need to shelter in place until conditions improve. Charge devices today.

*Reserve the 911 system for life-threatening emergencies.

02/19/2026

Last night Tewksbury First Aid & Rescue Squad had the honor of participating in the Hunterdon County Emergency Services Graduation recognizing Emergency Medical Technicians and Firefighters who completed their respective programs in 2025. New Tewksbury EMTs Cameron Tarpley, Nicholas DiStefano, Amelia Chlipalski, and Jonathan Liccardi were recognized for completing approximately 200 hours of coursework and passing the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians exam. All four honorees began providing free emergency medical services in our community in 2025. Tewksbury First Aid & Rescue would like to thank them for their dedication to our residents and visitors. Pictured (L-R): Captain and EMT Course Instructor Michelle Gardner of South Branch Emergency Services, Inc., TFARS Chief Jeffrey Fenton, Tarpley, DiStefano, Chlipalski, Liccardi, and TFARS President Michael Woodruff.

02/18/2026

Thanks to the The New York Times for making us the Wordle answer yesterday! (Yes, we waited until today on purpose. We wouldn't want to spoil it for you!)

02/01/2026

Does your driveway or the path to your door still look like this? It might be enough for you to function, but uncleared driveways and sidewalks can dramatically slow the response of emergency services. Help us help you by clearing the access all the way from the street to an accessible door. Check on elderly or infirm neighbors who may need our assistance the most to be sure we can get to them should an emergency strike. This snow isn't going anywhere on it's own any time soon!

01/31/2026

Last night, Tewksbury First Aid & Rescue Squad gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of 2025. We were pleased to be joined by nearly 90 family and friends, including other first responders, government officials and other special guests. As is our tradition, the following members were recognized for exemplary contributions to the Squad in 2025:

Chief's Award - Armin Schlotterbeck
President's Award - Georgia Woodruff
Outstanding Cadet - Grayson Zamarra
Rookies of the Year - Cameron Tarpley and Nicholas DiStefano
Most Responses by a Member - John Gorman

During the evening, the Squad named Bill "Doc" Voyce a Lifetime Member of Tewksbury First Aid & Rescue in recognition of 30 years of selfless service to the Squad and to the residents and visitors to Tewksbury.

Administrative and Line Officers for 2026:

President - Michael Woodruff
Vice President - John Gorman
Treasurer - Jeffrey Fenton
Secretary and Director of Fundraising - Georgia Woodruff
Trustee at Large - Armin Schlotterbeck

Chief - Jeffrey Fenton
Deputy Chief - Michael Woodruff
Captain - Jon Licciardi
Lieutenant - Patrick Kelly

We wish everyone a safe and successful 2026.

01/25/2026

Tewksbury Rescue's volunteers spent the last few days preparing for the storm. We checked all of our cold weather gear and made sure that we are ready to respond, should the need arise. We added some traction assistance devices to our vehicles and stocked up on salt and shovels. Our station will be staffed as much as possible during this weather event. We even brought in some additional provisions for those members who will stay at our station this weekend. No need to buy any more mustard for a while, though.

Please stay off the roads. If you absolutely must go out, please drive slowly and safely.

01/13/2026

Are you already a medical professional looking to add some excitement to your day job by riding as a volunteer EMT with Tewksbury Rescue? Doctors, PAs, RNs, and APNs can challenge the NJ EMT test instead of taking the EMT course. Visit the link below for more information!

01/13/2026

Need CPR certification? Spots remain for a class this Thursday 1/15 at noon. See the comments below for a link to register.

01/02/2026

Please join us in recognizing Bill "Doc" Voyce for his incredible 30 years of service with the Tewksbury First Aid & Rescue Squad. Over the decades, Doc has served in numerous leadership positions in the Squad and made a lasting impact on our team and our community. Among his many accomplishments as a member of Tewksbury Rescue, almost immediately after joining the Squad, Doc was instrumental in having the Squad's current headquarters building constructed, allowing the Squad to move out of the unheated DPW shed which had previously served as the Squad's base of operations.

While his EMT certification expired for the final time at the stroke of midnight on December 31, 2025, we are grateful that Doc will continue to be an active and valued member of our Squad. Thank you, Doc, for your dedication and commitment to Tewksbury!

12/23/2025

Congratulations are in order for Cameron Tarpley who successfully completed her EMT class over the weekend and found out tonight that she also passed the national certification exam. Cameron celebrated by responding to two (2) separate medical calls tonight. Great work, Cameron!

12/22/2025

Over the weekend, members of Tewksbury First Aid & Rescue Squad joined forces with Scout Troop 199 (Oldwick) to test a new radio repeater system covering Tewksbury. This new system will improve communications in our community and enhance interagency operability in emergency situations. Over the course of several hours, Squad members and Scouts drove more than 80 miles around Tewksbury and collected 220 data points, which will be used to find and improve the areas of weak coverage. The Squad's own Cadet Captain EMT Drew Patykula is leading this effort as his Eagle Scout service project.