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Rahway Today
By the People, for the People
Rahway Emergency Squad Adds New State-of-the-Art Ambulance
The new vehicle features advanced lifesaving tech to enhance patient care and improve responder safety.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:50am
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Rahway's investment in a state-of-the-art ambulance signals the city's commitment to providing cutting-edge emergency medical services to its residents.Rahway TodayThe Rahway Emergency Squad in New Jersey has received a new state-of-the-art ambulance, a PL Custom Medallion model mounted on a 2026 Ford E-450 chassis. The vehicle is equipped with advanced medical equipment like a Stryker Power-Load system and Power Pro XT stretcher, designed to improve patient care and responder safety. City officials say the new ambulance will help reduce response times and improve overall service reliability for the community.
Why it matters
Rahway's investment in a new, technologically-advanced ambulance demonstrates the city's commitment to providing high-quality emergency medical services to residents. The upgraded vehicle and equipment are aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and safety for first responders, especially as call volumes have increased in recent years.
The details
The new ambulance features a 170-inch Type III body and is scheduled to go into service by the end of April 2026. It replaces an aging vehicle, reducing downtime and lowering ongoing maintenance costs to ensure more reliable emergency response for the Rahway community. While the city has not disclosed the cost of the new ambulance, officials say the purchase was driven by a need to upgrade patient and crew safety as well as meet modern design and technology standards for today's EMS operations.
- The new ambulance was delivered on March 11, 2026.
- The vehicle is scheduled to go into service by the end of April 2026.
The players
Rahway Emergency Squad
The emergency medical services provider for the city of Rahway, New Jersey.
Raymond A. Giacobbe Jr.
The mayor of Rahway, New Jersey.
PL Custom
The manufacturer of the new Medallion ambulance model purchased by the Rahway Emergency Squad.
Ford
The automaker that produced the E-450 chassis used for the new Rahway ambulance.
Stryker
The manufacturer of the Power-Load system and Power Pro XT stretcher featured in the new Rahway ambulance.
What they’re saying
“The delivery of this new ambulance represents our continued commitment to the health and safety of our community. By investing in modern equipment and technology, we are empowering our emergency responders to provide faster, safer and more effective care to the residents of Rahway.”
— Raymond A. Giacobbe Jr., Mayor
The takeaway
Rahway's investment in a state-of-the-art ambulance equipped with the latest lifesaving technology demonstrates the city's dedication to providing high-quality emergency medical services and prioritizing the safety of both patients and first responders. This upgrade will help the Rahway Emergency Squad improve response times, reliability, and overall care for the community.
