
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
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.
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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 |
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.