Chaveirim of Central Jersey announced Monday evening the addition of ten new members to its volunteer emergency services organization, expanding its capacity to serve communities across a coverage area spanning 350 square miles.

The new members will immediately begin Chaveirim’s intensive training program, which equips volunteers with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the organization’s response standards.

The ten new members are: Ari Birnack, Yissochor Saalkind, Yitzy Engel, Akiva Brodsky, Yosef Dov Hess, Efraim Shnall, Tzvi Gutwirth, Yehudah Josephs, Dovid Baskin, and Berel Fruchter.

Chaveirim of Central Jersey serves Lakewood, Toms River, Jackson, Howell, Brick, Manchester, and surrounding areas, operating a 24-hour emergency hotline at 732.370.2229. The organization said the expanded membership will allow for faster response times and broader coverage across its service area.

“With the addition of these dedicated members, we are strengthening our team and enhancing our ability to respond more efficiently,” Chaveirim said in a statement. “Help is always available when it matters most.”