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About the Paramus Rescue Squad

The beginning

Originally formed in 1952 as part of the Borough's Civil Defense and Disaster Management, the Paramus Rescue Squad has evolved into one of the Northeast Respected Emergency organizations. 

Through the Years

In 1990's the squad gained international recongiition byt taking first place in the International Extrication Competition held in Florida. In 1996 and 1997 the squad has taken first place overall in the Mid-Atlanic Regional Extrication Competition. 

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Current Paramus Rescue Squad Members at Paramus Fireworks 2021

Currently...

Our squad is developing into the most sophisticated squad in the northeast. In 2010, the squad placed first place in the Bergen County Extrication Competition. Following in the footsteps of our predecessors in 2014 the rescue squad placed 3rd place in the North America Extrication Competition. 

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