'No Easy Feat': Holmdel First Aid Squad Wins At EMS Cadet Competition

HOLMDEL, NJ — Members of the Holmdel First Aid Squad’s Cadet Program took home a win for their squad at the annual Bayshore EMS Cadet/Youth Competition over the weekend.

The competition, which was held at Keyport First Aid Squad, put participants’ skills and knowledge to the test against 40 other cadet teams from New Jersey and New York.

This was the first year the Holmdel First Aid Squad was able to send cadets to the event (the competition fell on prom weekend at Holmdel High School for previous years), and the team didn't disappoint, as they were named as Grand Champions of the competition.

“We are so incredibly proud to share that our team of cadets was named the Grand Champions of the competition, and brought back the 2025 trophy!!!” the squad shared in an online post. “This was no easy feat, and truly showcased the skills our cadets have learned and practiced throughout this year, as well as their own hard work and dedication put into the Cadet Program and their team trainings leading up to the competition.”

During the competition, the cadet teams competed in the areas of obtaining and monitoring vital signs, CPR/defibrillator usage, oxygen administration, bleeding control, splinting, and bandaging.

The teams also engaged in simulated scenarios, including traumatic injuries and a motor vehicle crash with entrapment.

Throughout these skill tests and scenarios, the cadets were not only judged on their knowledge and proficiency of basic life support skills, but also on their use of EMS equipment.

“We are proud of all of the cadet participants, but ESPECIALLY proud of our very own Cadet Grand Champion team!” the squad said. “Congratulations Zoe, Elena, Anna, and Aamna!”

To learn more about the Holmdel First Aid Squad, you can visit their website.