About MAFAS
Matawan-Aberdeen First Aid Squad is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization that provides Emergency Medical Services for Matawan Borough and Aberdeen Township, NJ. The organization is comprised of over 45 active volunteers.
By The Numbers
7 Minutes
AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME
From dispatch to scene
30,000+
POPULATION SERVED
45
MEMBERS
3
NUMBER OF VEHICLES
2 Modular ambulances
1 First-Response car
2,132
9-1-1 DISPATCHED CALLS
200
MUTUAL AID CALLS
To 7 surrounding municipalities
including Hazlet, Marlboro, Keyport,
Old Bridge, Keansburg, Union Beach, Morganville
$100k/year
BUDGET/DONATIONS
How much it costs to keep our doors open
and provide free pre-hospital care
OUR MISSION
To save lives, relieve the suffering of the sick and injured, and promote safety.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Providing Emergency Medical Service is the Squad’s primary activity. All of our career and volunteer staff members are highly-trained Emergency Medical Technicians and are prepared to deliver care in a wide variety of life-threatening situations, including childbirth, allergic reactions, respiratory emergencies, traumatic injuries, and cardiac arrest. Our EMTs engage in continuing education classes and regular training sessions to ensure they are ready to serve our community with the highest quality care possible.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
The Squad plans for incidents where the potential for many patient emergencies exists. In these situations, the Squad ensures appropriate EMS coverage and patient accessibility. At crowded events, for example, Squad members may erect portable first aid and cooling stations and dispatch EMTs on foot and bicycles to ensure patients in need can be reached quickly and treated effectively. Events that require community support include sporting events, concerts, parades, and fireworks displays.
TRAINING
At Matawan-Aberdeen First Aid, we understand the vital importance of continuously honing our skills to ensure that we deliver the highest standard of pre-hospital healthcare to our community as their trusted 9-1-1 emergency medical services ambulance. We are dedicated to staying at the forefront of advancements in medical techniques and technologies. Through rigorous training, ongoing practice, and a commitment to lifelong learning, our team remains prepared to handle any emergency situation with expertise and precision. Our relentless pursuit of excellence ensures that we are always ready to provide prompt, effective care when every second counts. Your safety and well-being are our top priorities, and we are proud to serve our community with the utmost dedication and professionalism.
Standby Events
While the majority of our time is spent on duty responding to 911 calls, we pride ourselves on our ability to serve the community through standby events.
“Standbys” are often events that require an EMS presence for the safety of the participants, but our members also enjoy going to group meetings (good examples include Scouts, school classes, and community get-togethers) to provide education about pre-hospital medical care and how the average citizen can help. Donations are always accepted for the time our volunteers spend.
