Emergency Medical Services

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.

For routine business questions, please call 609-633-7777 or send an email to ems@doh.nj.gov

For licensed services needing to report a regulatory issue after hours, please utilize the number listed on the licensing platform

Dear Colleagues:

This year’s EMS Week theme is “Rising to the Challenge”. We continue to respond to our communities needs despite the day to day ‘challenges’ endured both professionally and personally. The pandemic has undoubtedly impacted each and every one of us and despite what we have endured, we continue to be resilient and stand ready to care for patients throughout New Jersey. For that, I sincerely thank you and hope that you take time to reflect on just how meaningful you are to those you care about and serve.

In honor of EMS Week, the Governor has signed two proclamations recognizing the contributions and impact you have on the communities you serve.

I wish you all a happy and healthy EMS Week and I ask that you continue to watch over each other and help those that may not be as resilient, as we will undoubtedly continue to face challenges now and in the future.

Sincerely,

Terry Clancy, PhD, RN, NRP
Director
Office of Emergency Medical Services

2022 EMS For Children Proclamation

2022 EMS Week Proclamation 

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