Hatzolah Unveils New Howell Ambulance Funded By $400K State Grant Secured By Assemblyman Schnall

Hatzolah of Central Jersey held a ribbon-cutting this morning at The Fishing Line in Howell to dedicate its newest ambulance, which will serve the entire Howell community and hasten response times for residents in their moments of greatest need.

The new ambulance was made possible by a $400,000 state grant secured by Assemblyman Avi Schnall, who advocated for funding dedicated specifically to strengthening emergency medical coverage in Howell.

Hatzolah was joined at the ceremony by its partners in Howell’s first responder community, including the Howell Police Department, the Southard Fire Department, and Howell EMS, whose members stood alongside Hatzolah’s volunteers to mark the new ambulance going into service.

“When every second matters, this ambulance will allow us to reach Howell residents faster than ever before,” said Hatzolah CEO Meilech Esterzohn. “We are deeply grateful to Assemblyman Avi Schnall, whose advocacy secured the grant that made this possible, and to Senator Bob Singer and Assemblyman Sean Kean for their steadfast support of our mission. This ambulance belongs to the entire Howell community, and our volunteers are honored to put it into service for every resident who needs us, at any hour, free of charge.”

Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden, who joined officials at the ceremony, praised the partnership between Hatzolah and the county’s broader public-safety network. “Hatzolah’s volunteers are among the finest first responders in Monmouth County, and every resident is safer because of their dedication,” Golden said. “This new ambulance strengthens our shared mission of protecting the people of Howell, and the Sheriff’s Office is proud to stand alongside these remarkable volunteers.”

Senator Bob Singer, who has represented the 30th Legislative District for three decades, also welcomed the new vehicle. “For 30 years I’ve watched Hatzolah’s volunteers answer the call, day and night, asking nothing in return. I’m proud to support an organization that embodies the very best of our community,” Singer said.

The new ambulance enters service immediately, giving Howell residents a dedicated rig that will help save lives for years to come.