Jefferson Township Rescue Squad

10/07/2025

Join us tonight!

TONIGHT!

09/14/2025

Can You See Me Now" event happening at the Jefferson Twp High School on September 19 at 6 pm.

09/06/2025

Hello Everyone

Thank you so much for your support with the coin toss!

Did anyone happen to accidentally donate their ring at Lake Shawnee?

08/24/2025

Yesterday, our annual picnic was held at Lake Forest. It was a beautiful day for our teams to relax and get to know each other a little more. Thank you to Mayor Eric Wilsusen and our first lady, Kristine for stopping by. And thank you to all our volunteers.

Are you interested in volunteering? Send us a DM, complete and interest form on our website or ask a squad member. It's easier than you think to help our community. https://www.jeffersontownshiprescuesquad.org/join

08/05/2025

There's still time to help. Our neighbor, Hurdtown United Methodist Church, is having an Annual Back to School Giveaway. Each year, they help over 200 children with school supplies, no questions asked. But they need you help. Please see their Amazon wishlist below if you can donate. And please attend if you are in need.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3J7YPT75JF5KH?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwY2xjawL2VWhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHhqryp2CZtguVf6bsQpHiSrHENkFt2PbHwVuTqVT7-ihBNPYaIZzsf9L7rCj_aem_5Z0Yu2geS51vUNihxTdDKQ

08/05/2025

The Jefferson Township Rescue Squad extends their deepest condolences to Mount Arlington Fire & Rescue on the loss of Firefighter Escobar. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Escobar family during this difficult time.

If anyone would like to help this young man's family, the fire department has set up a Go Fund me. https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-firefighter-diego-escobars-memory?utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&fbclid=IwY2xjawL-P8BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHjvYTSBB94I_Tv8pw3cNfJb8kS_0sbKcDypvoBT05a_VK3vpLjJpWBT5lJbq_aem_Sz-t-avlz4OuRA1f5OYGdA

It is with heavy hearts that The Mount Arlington Fire Department announces the passing of Diego Escobar. Diego joined our department this year and successfully completed the requirements of Firefighter training. We are saddened by this news and are asking for prayers for his family during this difficult time. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later time. Godspeed Brother, we have it from here!

08/02/2025

07/05/2025

Lake Shawnee annual little kids bike parade.

07/04/2025

A wonderful event for First Responders, Military and Veterans. Please attend if you can. Thank you Marcella CommunityClub !

07/03/2025

I can’t believe I’m even writing this. Today, our family lost one of our own. DJ at just the age of 24 was one of our drivers, one of our brothers who was killed on the side of 287 because someone couldn’t be bothered to slow down or move over. He was out there doing his job. Helping someone in need. Standing on the shoulder with his lights flashing, clearly visible, clearly working and someone’s complete negligence and lack of attention ended his life in an instant.

DJ wasn’t just a coworker. He was family. He was one of the kindest, most helpful, sweetest, and friendliest people you could ever meet. He would give you the shirt off his back, help a stranger without a second thought, and somehow always had a smile on his face even in the toughest situations. He made people feel safe. He made people feel seen. He made this world better just by being in it.

And now he’s gone. Just like that. Because someone didn’t think his life was worth slowing down for.

We are a towing family. This is what we do day in and day out. We put ourselves in danger every time we step out of that truck. And every time, we pray we make it back home. But today, DJ didn’t. He did everything right, and still, it wasn’t enough to protect him from someone else’s carelessness. Someone who didn’t think twice. Someone who will get to go home tonight while we sit here shattered, angry, and devastated beyond words.

We are done staying quiet. This isn’t just about one person it’s about all of us. It’s about every man and woman who works the road. Tow truck drivers, police officers, EMTs, utility workers anyone who stands on that shoulder putting their life on the line. We are not invisible. We are not disposable.

SLOW THE F**K DOWN. MOVE THE F**K OVER. It’s not a suggestion. It’s the law. And more importantly, it’s the bare minimum you can do to not kill someone.

DJ should be here right now. Laughing. Talking s**t in the yard. Answering a call. Living. But instead, no amount of anger, heartbreak, or tears will bring him back.

Say his name. Remember his face. Remember his light. And remember the rage and pain behind these words the next time you see flashing lights on the shoulder. Because you don’t get to say “I didn’t see him” when someone dies. That excuse doesn’t bring someone’s dad or brother or son back. That excuse doesn’t work when you’re the reason someone’s life is over.

Rest easy, DJ. We will never stop saying your name. And we will never stop fighting for you. We will continue to carry your chains from here

Slow down. Move over. Or get the hell off the road.

06/28/2025

Veteran's cruise this morning. Thank you all for your service. It can't be said enough.

06/24/2025

How you feeling? Hot, hot hot!