South Orange Rescue Squad - "Sound The Siren" 5K Run / Walk and EMS Open House

The South Orange Rescue Squad hosts an annual "Sound The Siren" event featuring a 5k run/walk and an EMS open house. Participants can choose between a 5k or a shorter route, with tours of ambulances and emergency equipment available afterward. The event aims to raise funds for free emergency medical services in South Orange, Maplewood, and nearby areas. It is organized by a volunteer-staffed, community-funded charitable organization, emphasizing no taxpayer funding or service charges. The course for the 5k is USATF certified, starting and finishing at the Rescue Squad headquarters in South Orange, NJ.