EMT Requirements
- You must be 18 years of age or older. (or 16 years old for Cadet or Youth Members)
- You must be a town resident or reside within X miles from our ambulance HQs.
- You must be in good physical condition to perform tasks associated with being an EMT.
- A physical examination is required by the SVAC.
- You must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Once your application is accepted, and you pass your physical examination and background check, you will become a training member.
- You must attend a full EMT training course consisting of @ 240 hours, at an authorized training center. Classes start in either February or September and can be taken days or nights. Training is also available during the summer. (From time to time there are special start dates) Some weekend days are required during training.
- After completion of the EMT training course, you must obtain your certification from the State of New Jersey by passing a written examination.
- The EMT training course can be skipped if you already have a valid, non-expired EMT certification in the State of New Jersey.
- No previous medical experience is needed, as free training is provided to prospective members, with both day-time and evening classes available.
- For Professionally Trained Medical Personnel: Applicants who have higher medical training, such as nurses, physician assistants, etc., may take an abbreviated course (usually 6 days, flexible schedule and they are not consecutive) and then pass the State of New Jersey written exam.
- Cadet/Youth Members
- must be 16 years of age.
- must attend a full EMT training course consisting of @ 240 hours, at an authorized training center. These classes start in February and September and can be taken days or nights.
- After completion of the EMT training course, you must obtain your certification from the State of New Jersey by passing a written examination.
- Will remain stationed at the ambulance building while on duty if you do not have a driver's license.
- Will generally fill shorter shifts during the week, so as not to interfere with school work.
- All members must have the ability to hear, read, write, communicate, and interpret instructions in the English language.
- Demonstrate competency in handling emergencies using basic life support equipment in accordance with the objectives in the U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum for EMT and other objectives.
- Lift to a height of 33 inches, and carry and balance a minimum of 125 pounds.
- Must have the ability to use a computer.
- Use good judgment and remain calm in high-stress situations.
- Read training manuals, books and road maps.
- Accurately discern street signs and address numbers.
- Verbally interview patients, family members, and bystanders and hear their responses.
- Document, in writing, all relevant information in prescribed format.
- Verbally communicate status of patients to co-workers and hospital staff, and answer oral questions.
- Demonstrate manual dexterity, with the ability to perform all tasks to quality patient care.
Bend, stoop, crawl, and walk on uneven surfaces. - Function in varied environmental conditions such as lighted or darkened work areas, and extreme heat, cold, and moisture.
