Division of EMS

The Division of EMS is responsible for answering any calls for medical aid within the 68 square miles of Upper Township.  It is staffed 24/7/365 by at least two Emergency Medical Technicians and up to five in the summer.  The Division of EMS is funded by Upper Township and employs nine full time EMT’s and 18 part time EMT’s. The Division of EMS has two ambulances to respond to emergencies.  The Division of EMS shares its quarters with the Upper Township Rescue Squad.  The Rescue Squad, which is strictly volunteer, is a backup to the Division of EMS should additional ambulances or assets be needed.