ABOUT US

The mission of the Rumson EMS is to ensure the immediate availability of quality emergency care, health preparedness, and access to injury prevention resources in accordance with established county, state, and federal standards to the people of Rumson and surrounding communities. We provide excellent customer valued service in prevention, education, and emergency response. 

 

Our goal is to provide outstanding emergency medical services that earn strong citizen support delivered through an effective and efficient organization consisting of volunteer members of the Rumson community.

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Many Squad members are certified by the State of New Jersey as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). To achieve this distinction, EMTs undergo a rigorous 250-hour training course and have to pass a demanding national test. We are trained in basic emergency care skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automated defibrillation, use of definitive airway adjuncts, oxygen therapy, first aid, splinting, assisting patients with certain medications, and lifting and moving patients. 

We never charge for our services. Our resources come from three sources: 

• Voluntary contributions from Rumson residents and civic organizations; 

• Funding from the Rumson Borough municipal government; 

• Contribution of time and energy by the Squad membership, without pay.