08/13/2025
We stand in full support of Tabernacle Rescue Squad and are deeply concerned by the recent actions of the Tabernacle Township Committee. The Squad was given just 90 days’ notice to vacate their building and informed they would no longer be the EMS provider for Tabernacle Township as of November 9th.
For the township to part ways with a department that has faithfully served its residents for over 70 years, without any prior discussion, is disheartening. EMS is not expendable. The decades of local knowledge, experience, and trust that the members of Tabernacle Rescue Squad bring to every call cannot simply be replaced.
This decision will have a direct impact beyond Tabernacle’s borders. TRS provides critical regional EMS coverage during active fire incidents in our area, is a member of the Rescue Task Force that would respond to Mount Holly during active shooter incidents, and their off-road ambulance is part of our emergency response for aircraft crashes in both Mount Holly and Springfield.
We urge the citizens of Tabernacle to speak up against this decision and encourage the township to reconsider in the interest of the community’s safety and wellbeing.