Please dial 911 to request an ambulance or report an emergency. The Monroe Township Municipal Ambulance Service (Monroe Township EMS) was established on February 11, 1991, to ensure the residents of Monroe Township receive the highest quality care possible. Our department is made up of over 30 Fulltime and 50 per diem staff who work together to ensure emergency services are available 24 hours a day. We work alongside the Monroe Township First Aid Squad, which has been serving since August 1, 1970 to answer over 11,000 calls for assistance per year (about 30 per day). Monroe Township EMS operates out of five strategically placed stations throughout the township. From these stations, we respond a fleet of 14 Ambulances, which are designed and built with the most state of the art safety and comfort features available. Our ambulances are also equipped with the highest quality medical equipment such as Motorized Stretchers, High Efficiency HVAC, Automated Mechanical CPR Devices, Automated External Defibrillators and Ruggedized Laptop Computers. In addition to our ambulances, we maintain a fleet of 5 first responder vehicles, utilized by Supervisors and EMTs for First Response and administrative duties. These vehicles are just as equipped as the ambulances, minus the ability to transport patients to the hospital. We also have a John Deer Gator for off road use, a Rehab/MCI Truck and Staging/Command Trailer for large events/incidents such as Fires, Concerts and Fireworks. Every ambulance is staffed with two New Jersey Certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) who are all trained to thoroughly assess for illness and injury, administer advanced first aid and bleeding control, CPR, oxygen therapy including CPAP and Rescue Breathing and well as compassionate and supporting care. Our EMTs are also trained to administer emergency medications such as Epinephrine, Naloxone, Aspirin and Glucose should you require immediate intervention. Each shift is overseen by an on-duty supervisor who is available to respond with an ambulance or independently to establish prompt on scene care until one arrives. Our supervisors are trained in Mass Casualty Management and Incident Command as well as the same medical skills as our EMT staff. Our supervisors report to the Deputy Director who reports to the Director of Ambulance Services, who are ultimately responsible for the administration and operation of our department. If you are interested in learning more about our department, please visit our website. Information on open positions and volunteer opportunities are also available as well as way you can prepare yourself for an emergency. Next time you need help, you can count on the Monroe Township EMS to be there.
