State of New Jersey
Department of Health
Governor Phil Murphy · Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver
Improving Health Through Leadership and Innovation
The Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) certifies more than 26,000 Emergency Medical Technician (EMTs) and 1,700 Mobile Intensive Care Paramedics (MICP's) as well as licensing mobility assistance vehicles, ambulances, mobile intensive care units, specialty care transport units and air medical units totaling more than 4,500 vehicles.
Created in 1967, Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) was the first office of its kind in the United States. OEMS is part of the department's division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories, & Emergency Preparedness.
EMERGENCY AFTER HOURS NUMBER: 732-703-6367
For routine business questions, please call 609-633-7777 or send an email to ems@doh.nj.gov
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ONLY New Jersey residents may receive testing at the FEMA testing sites during the below times and locations:
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY – 8AM TO 4PM
(Saturday is for Healthcare Workers and First Responders prioritized)
PNC Bank Arts Center, 116 Garden State Parkway, Holmdel, NJ, 07733
TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SUNDAY – 8AM TO 4PM
Bergen County Community College, 400 Paramus Rd., Paramus Campus, Lots B&C, Paramus, NJ. 07652
If you have general questions or concerns, please call or text questions to 211 or the NJ Poison Control Center via the below:
General COVID 19 Questions: 211 (24/7)
Medical COVID 19 Questions: 1-800-962-1253 (24/7)
Text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive alerts
We apologize for the confusion and any inconvenience this may have caused.
Below is a list of the Statewide Constituent Group Meetings. For more information or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Office at 609-633-7777.
3rd Quarter Meetings will be held virtually
To attend a meeting please contact OEMS at (609) 633-7777 or ems@doh.nj.gov for additional information.
February 2020
March 2020
May 2020
June 2020
August 2020
September 2020
The meeting will be conducted virtually, the following login information is below:
EMS Council Meeting
Wed, Sep 9, 2020 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EDT)
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/978188933
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
Access Code: 978-188-933
October 2020
November 2020
December 2020
| Mailing Address: NJ Department of Health Office of Emergency Medical Services PO Box 360 Trenton, NJ 08625-0360 |
OEMS Physical Address: (for UPS, FedEx, Visitors) NJ Department of Health Office of EMS [500-599] John Fitch Way Market and Warren Streets Trenton, NJ 08611 |
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OEMS Telephone Number: 609-633-7777 OEMS Email: ems@doh.nj.gov EMERGENCY AFTER HOURS NUMBER: 732-703-6367 |
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Frequently asked questions about the shift to the National Registry of EMTs Cognitive Testing for new EMTs
WAIVERS
If an agency is implementing any of the following waivers, please notify the Department by clicking HERE and completing the attached survey.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Shereef Elnahal, M.D., M.B.A.
Commissioner
P.O. Box 360
Trenton, NJ 08625
New Jersey is home to over 2,000 licensed hospitals, nursing homes, and medical care facilities. The New Jersey Department of Health works to ensure that citizens receive appropriate levels of care in every regulated facility.
New Jersey's local and county health departments are community-based public health service and a first point of contact for questions about public health services or health conditions.
