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The Somerville Rescue Squad is an all volunteer organization serving the community since 1928. Celebrating 92 years of Volunteer Service in 2020 -- the squad is the oldest inland rescue squad in New Jersey and one of the oldest non-hospital based EMS agency in the United States.

Chief of Department

  • Michael Lapotasky, EMT

Council Liaison

  • Councilman  Roger Vroom

EMS & Special Operations Line Officers

  • Deputy Chief - 
  • Captain - Alice Condo, EMT
  • Lieutenant - Ernie Hall, EMT

Technical Rescue Line Officers

  • Deputy Chief - Mike Lapotasky, EMT
  • Captain - Lewis King, EMT
  • Lieutenant -Justin Bigelow , EMT

Executive Officers

  • President - James Barry EMT
  • Vice President - Ken Heaphy, EMT
  • Treasurer - LeRoy Gunzelman, III
  • Secretary - Glenn Barry, EMT

The Somerville Rescue Squad is comprised of over 80 volunteers faithfully serving the residents and visitors of Somerville and Raritan. 

The squad is always looking for volunteer members. Call 908-526-4545 for information.

Important Links

  • Somerville Rescue Squad website


Somerville Rescue Squad
Borough Hall
25 West End Ave
Somerville, NJ 08876

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