Our History

As an Army nurse returning from Duty, Charles (Chuck) Wilson saw a need to provide a first aid squad for the people of Woodstown and surrounding Pilesgrove. He recruited 19 men from his American Legion Post 287 to join him in this mission and in 1954 the American Ambulance Association was formed.

They purchased a Chevrolet station wagon from Fenwick Ambulance Corps for $600 and in three years, raised the funds to purchase a brand new Cadillac ambulance for $13,000.

Training was provided by Chuck and emergency calls were taken at the home of another Charter Member, Freeman Loveland.

As demand increased, the Ambulance Squad soon outgrew its home at the Borough Hall. In 1964, a 2-bay building was erected to house two ambulances and the Association moved to its present location on Maple Court. The cost was $8,000 and the building was soon named the Charles D. Wilson Hall.

In 1975, three larger bays were annexed to house an additional ambulance and a rescue truck. To date, our fleet remains three ambulances and one rescue vehicle.

We have become one of the most respected EMS organizations in the County and draw members from outlying districts. As with all Squads, we go though cycles of high and low membership and are currently enjoying an up-swing. Emegency units have a history of supporting each other and while we still primarily support Woodstown and Pilesgrove, we do respond to needs in neighboring communities and they, in turn respond to Woodstown and Pilesgrove when we require assistance.

As a State Certified EMS provider, we are required by law to replace the oldest ambulance before it reaches 10 years old. All of our members are volunteers and we have average over 2.5 calls per day, 80% of those within Woodstown and Pilesgrove.

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