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Friday, October 14, 2022 - Ironbound Ambulance Squad Fundraiser

IAS Fundraiser poster

For tickets and information, call 973-943-7689 or visit our Facebook page

Monday, June 17, 2019 - Ironbound Ambulance Squad Fundraiser

As members of the Ironbound community, Ironbound Ambulance Squad works hard to provide life-saving services to those who live in this key area of Newark. We work hard everyday to make sure that we help and save as many people as we can. In the past two years alone, we have answered over 9,000 dispatch calls. Recently, we’ve had to work twice as hard because we are only operating with one ambulance. In order to serve as many people as possible, we need your help to obtain a second Type II ambulance for our team.

At this time, we are raising funds to purchase an FR Pioneer II Promaster Ambulance. We know that this new ambulance can help us to better serve the Ironbound community in addition to further reducing response times to residents in our area.

This ambulance has some key features that will enable us to efficiently provide our services to the community, helping us to do our jobs better. This model ambulance has:

  • A narrow turn radius (which is good for working with our narrow streets)
  • A lower step height for loading and unloading
  • Independent power and cabin climate controls
  • Low clearance height
  • Easy access to oxygen, meds and supplies
  • A bright, spacious work area
  • 110-volt outlets
  • USB ports
  • 11 interior cabinets
  • A 35,000-lumen light system
  • A computerized maintenance and repair diagnostic system (this will help us to keep the ambulance functioning at maximum efficiency)

We at Ironbound Ambulance Squad know that this ambulance is the ideal vehicle to serve our community for years to come. We’ve been aiding the Ironbound for almost 70 years and we want to continue to be here for you for 70 more. Will you help us reach our goal?

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New Ironbound Ambulance Photo

Friday, Feb 22, 2019 - New Jersey Interoperability Communications System (NJICS)

It has been the pleasure of the Ironbound Ambulance Squad to serve the Newark Community since 1952. IAS was started to decrease response times to emergency calls in the Ironbound area. As a self-sufficient entity, IAS has become a vital public safety organization serving the Newark community.

The organization receives no federal or municipal funding and is supported by generous donations from community members and local businesses.

Recently, IAS was informed that the EMS dispatch system, the Regional Emergency Medical Communication System (REMCS) would no longer be used within the City of Newark. This system located at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey will be phased out and will no longer be in use by the end of 2019.

The system that will replace it, is the New Jersey Interoperability Communications System (NJICS). With the change to the new system, the Ironbound Ambulance Squad would be required to purchase new radios that receive the signal from the new system.

As many of you might know, system upgrades or transfers can be expensive. With that said, we are grateful and pleased to announce that we have received a large donation from Councilman Augusto Amador which will allow us to complete this monumental task.

We would like to take the opportunity to thank Councilman Amador for his generosity, which allows us to continue providing emergency assistance to Newark’s community.

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Sunday, May 4 - 7th Annual Komen North Jersey Race for the Cure

The 2014 Race for the Cure will be taking place on Sunday, May 4 at the Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange.

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Thursday, November 21 - New Jersey EMTs honored for saving abducted girl

The New Jersey Emergency Medical Services Council in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Office of Emergency Medical Services recently held its annual EMS Awards Dinner in Atlantic City. Two Emergency Medical Technicians won the "Outstanding Call of the Year" category for saving a girl that was abducted from New York City.

Read the full article on Examiner.com

Wednesday, September 18 - Start Your Career with Ironbound Ambulance

A brand new application page on our website now makes it easier than ever to become a team member of Ironbound Ambulance Squad.

By clicking through to the new application page you will be able to enter all of the information we need to begin considering you for employment or volunteer membership with our esteemed organization.

The application home page explains the process while links in the sidebar bring you to the application for either employment or volunteer work with IAS. Be a part of one of the largest EMS systems in the nation and help your local community to be an even safer, more vibrant place to live.

Wednesday, May 22 - Second Truck in Service during Week

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In its ongoing effort to better-serve the residents of the people of Newark, the Ironbound Ambulance Squad has managed to put into service a second truck on Mondays and Wednesdays. Read More

Monday, May 20 - Ironbound Ambulance Squad Headquarters Renovated

Ironbound Ambulance Squad Headquarters Renovated

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After 60 years of use, Ironbound Ambulance Squad headquarters is being renovated with new floors and paint. Read More

Wednesday, May 15 - New Mobile 1 Replaces Mobile 1 Lost in Sandy

New Mobile 1 Replaces Mobile 1 Lost in Sandy

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On October 29th, 2012, as Hurricane Sandy devastated the city of Newark and surrounding areas, IAS Mobile Truck – 1 was lost in flood water as Ironbound Ambulance Squad Vice President Luis Carvalho was performing preliminary evacuations in his flooded neighborhood.
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Monday, May 13- Ecuadorian Chamber Honors Ironbound Leaders

Ecuadorian Chambers Honors Ironbound Leaders

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The Ecuadorian Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey has garnered Ironbound Ambulance Squad President Manny Oliveira and Vice President Luis Carvalho with honorary membership. Read More

Monday, November 5 - Fill Our Trucks For Those In Need

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On October 29th, 2012, Hurricane Sandy devastated the city of Newark along with the entire state of New Jersey. Almost one week later, thousands of residents have been left homeless, powerless and with a lack of basic resources. In response, The Ironbound Ambulance Squad is collecting food, toiletries, blankets and winter clothes to fill the needs of those less fortunate. Collections will continue until Sunday, November 11th, 2012. Read More

Monday, October 29 - Ironbound Ambulance EMTs: Swim to Save

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On October 29th, 2012, Hurricane Sandy devastated the city of Newark and surrounding areas. Ironbound Ambulance EMTs responded accordingly, placing three trucks in service in order to accommodate the citizens of Newark during the state of emergency. Read More

Tuesday, October 23 - Missing Girl Found by Ironbound Ambulance EMTs

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On October 23rd, 2012, at 5:07 PM, Ironbound Ambulance EMTs responded to Newark Penn Station after receiving a 911 call of a 56 year old man suffering from chest pain and a headache. When EMS arrived on the scene, the man was accompanied by a 45 year old woman and 6 year old child. Read More

Sunday, October 21 - Making Strides of Newark

Please donate to this great cause and help Team Muse reach their goal!

 

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Wednesday, September 19 - Ironbound Ambulance 4th Annual Golf Outing

9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Bella Vista Country Club
100 School Road East, Marlboro, NJ

We welcome you to our fourth annual Golf Outing hosted by the Ironbound Ambulance Squad of Newark, NJ.

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IAS President Meets President of Portugual

President of the Ironbound Ambulance Squad, Manny Oliveira Meets the President of Portugal Fall 2011.

Sunday, May 6 - 2012 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

The 2012 Race for the Cure will be taking place on Sunday, May 6 at the Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange.

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Starting April 2012 -- CPR/AED Classes

Starting April 2012 Ironbound Ambulance Squad will be hosting CPR/AED classes.

For more information please contact Sgt. Santiago via email at esantiago@ironboundambulance.org

Wednesday, October 19th -- 2011 Ironbound Ambulance Squad Golf Outing

8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Bella Vista Country Club
100 School Road East, Marlboro, NJ

We welcome you to our third annual Golf Outing hosted by the Ironbound Ambulance Squad of Newark, NJ.

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Sunday, June 26th -- Push the Pedal for a Cure Bike Tour

Meet @ 8AM, Leave @ 9am
Starting Point: 104 Dayton Street Newark
End Point: 782 State Street Perth Amboy

Register by June 22nd

Join us to raise money for cancer!

June 15th - Susan G. Komen Thank you Letter

On behalf of the 2011 Susan G. Komen North Jersey Race for the Cure Committee we thank you for your kind In-Kind donation - providing emergency support for our participents.


Sunday, May 15th -- Susan G. Komen North Jersey Race for the Cure

Ironbound Ambulance Squad will be providing emergency medical services for this great cause. Our main goal is to provide treatment to those in need of urgent medical care, with the goal of satisfactorily treating the presenting conditions, or arranging for timely removal of the patient  to the next point of definitive care.

Who We Are

The Ironbound Ambulance Squad was formed in 1952 by a group of Ironbound residents who wanted to decrease the response time for ambulances to emergency calls in the tight and narrow streets of the Ironbound Section of Newark. The group formed the squad and purchased the ambulances. The squad receives no federal or municipal funding for its operation. Throughout the years Ironbound Ambulance squad has been a fully self-sufficient entity and has evolved into a vital public safety organization. Read More

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At this time, we are raising funds to purchase an FR Pioneer II Promaster Ambulance. We know that this new ambulance can help us to better serve the Ironbound community in addition to further reducing response times to residents in our area.

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