Emergency Medical Technician in Glen Gardner, New Jersey at Lebanon Township Fire Department

The Lebanon Township Fire Department is a combination fire and EMS agency serving the residents and visitors of Lebanon Township, New Jersey. Established in 1951, the department expanded its services to include emergency medical services in 2010 and implemented a paid staffing program in July 2019 to enhance response capabilities. Today, the department operates with a combination of career, part-time/per diem, and volunteer personnel who provide emergency services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

The department responds to approximately 800 emergency incidents annually and serves a 32-square-mile rural community with a population of approximately 6,100 residents. In addition to protecting Lebanon Township, the department routinely provides mutual aid assistance to neighboring jurisdictions and supplies staffing support to Warren County when requested.

The department's response area includes several high-risk and high-occupancy facilities, including Voorhees High School, a regional high school serving multiple communities, Woodglen Middle School, and Valley View Elementary School. The township is also home to two nursing and rehabilitation facilities, Little Brook Nursing and Convalescent Home and Newtons Guest Home, as well as Veterans Haven, a transitional housing facility for veterans, and Freedom House, a residential substance abuse treatment center.

Lebanon Township is traversed by several miles of heavily traveled county and state roadways, including Route 31 and County Route 513, which generate a significant number of motor vehicle accidents and emergency responses. EMS transport destinations include Hunterdon Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, Morristown Medical Center, and St. Luke's Warren Campus, requiring extended transport times that can impact unit availability within the township.

As a rural combination department, Lebanon Township Fire Department plays a critical role in protecting life and property while providing fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, and mutual aid support throughout the region.

About the role

• The Lebanon Township Fire Department is seeking qualified and motivated individuals to serve as Part-Time Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). This position is responsible for providing high-quality prehospital emergency medical care and assisting with emergency response operations throughout Lebanon Township and surrounding mutual aid areas.

What you'll do

• Respond to emergency medical calls and provide patient assessment, treatment, and transportation in accordance with New Jersey EMT standards and department protocols.
• Operate and assist in the staffing of department ambulances and EMS equipment.
• Complete accurate and timely patient care reports and related documentation.
• Conduct daily ambulance and equipment inspections to ensure operational readiness.
• Maintain EMS supplies, medications, and equipment inventories.
• Assist with fire department operations as assigned and appropriate to certification level.
• Participate in training, continuing education, drills, and department meetings.
• Provide professional and compassionate care to patients and their families.
• Work collaboratively with hospital staff, neighboring EMS agencies, fire departments, and law enforcement personnel.
• Represent the department in a professional manner during community events and public education activities.

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey EMT certification required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Valid New Jersey driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to successfully pass a background investigation and pre-employment screening.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced emergency environment.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move patients and equipment in accordance with EMS job requirements.
• Knowledge of emergency medical care, patient assessment, and documentation procedures.
• Prior EMS experience preferred but not required.
• Firefighter certifications, EVOC, ICS certifications, and additional EMS credentials are considered a plus.