State of New Jersey
Department of Health
Governor Phil Murphy · Lt. Governor Tahesha Way, Esq.
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.
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
| 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 55 N. Willow St. Trenton, NJ 08625 |
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OEMS Telephone Number: 609-633-7777 OEMS Email: ems@doh.nj.gov |
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Dear EMS Provider/Stakeholder,
The New Jersey Department of Health Office of Emergency Medical Services has received multiple inquiries regarding anti-choking devices marketed for community use in case of a foreign body obstruction. The Department has reviewed these devices and is issuing a position statement regarding their use in the pre-hospital setting and/or non-emergency medical transports. Should you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us at ems@doh.nj.gov. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Candace Gardner
Director
Office of Emergency Medical Services
Dear EMS Provider/Stakeholder,
As many of you are aware, on October 21, 2022, Governor Murphy signed into law amendments to the New Jersey Emergency Medical Services Act, N.J.S.A. 26:2K-7 to -74. See P.L. 2022, c 118. In response to this legislation, the New Jersey Department of Health’s Office of Emergency Medical Services is issuing the attached guidance memorandum to explain the amendments pending official changes to the rules at N.J.A.C. 8:41 and N.J.A.C. 8:41A.
Although this law largely pertains to the Advanced Life Support provider it is important for the Basic Life Support providers to be informed and aware of the upcoming changes. Should you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact our office at (609) 633-7777 or ems@doh.nj.gov.
Thank you and I am wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Sincerely,
Candace Gardner
Acting Director
NJ Office of EMS
Dear EMS Provider/Stakeholder,
To serve as a first responder crewmember on a non-911 BLS ambulance under P.L. 2021, c.477, as amended by P.L. 2022, c.132, the first responder must have successfully completed a first responder training program and received a certification set forth in Executive Directive No. 23-001.
For purposes of implementing P.L. 2021, c.477, as amended by P.L. 2022, c.132, the Department of Health is recognizing the following first responder training programs and certifications:
Please see the attached Executive Directive for further guidance regarding first responder crew requirements. Should you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact our office at (609) 633-7777 or ems@doh.nj.gov.
Sincerely,
Candace Gardner
Director
NJ Office of EMS
New Jersey EMT Training Fund - CANCELED
September 6, 2023 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Mobile Intensive Care Advisory Council
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Somerset County Emergency Services Training Academy
402 Roycefield Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
EMS for Children
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
***VIRTUAL***
To request the meeting access, please email emsc@doh.nj.gov
New Jersey EMS Advisory Council
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Burlington County Emergency Services Training Center
52 Academy Drive
Westampton, NJ 08060
New Jersey EMS Meeting Minutes
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!!
http://nationalconferenceonems.com/
November 2-4, 2023
Preconference November 1, 2023
