Community Corner
Lacey Township Emergency Medical Service
On the eve of our third anniversary we are looking for a few good people to join our ranks.
Lacey Township Emergency Medical Service is looking to fill two full-time EMT positions by August 20, 2021. Applicants must be fully credentialed New Jersey licensed EMTs and can expect a competitive application process. We are looking for people who want to be a part of a high-performing EMS agency. In some cases we may consider a part-time team member.
Starting salary is $40-50k annually with the opportunity to earn vacation and sick time. In addition to the EMT skill set, our in-house training program focuses on critical decision-making and leadership. We also offer a well-appointed headquarters with a variety of amenities and best-in-class vehicles and equipment. We strive to provide an unparalleled employee experience. We believe well-cared-for EMTs take the best care of those we serve. Candidates who are not interested in caring for the community or are looking to “make a few extra bucks” need not apply. We are not accepting applications for per diem roles.
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During the spring of 2018, we decided it was time to restructure our organization and move from an all-volunteer team to primarily compensated staff. As many volunteer EMS agencies in surrounding communities are discovering, we could not keep pace with increasing call volumes utilizing volunteer human resources. Nearly 65 years of volunteerism served the community well. However, it was time to grow with the community, and moving to a compensated model was the only way to achieve this goal. We went live with our new model on October 1, 2018.
As our third-anniversary approaches, we have more examples than we can count in which our ambulances arriving in two, three, and four minutes made the difference in a patient's outcome. In addition to response times, greater accountability, professional staff, and increased expectations have contributed to a significantly higher level of service.
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We fund our program by billing health insurance and generous donations from the community without an additional burden on the township budget; a true win/win. We still rely on donors to offset costs of purchasing medical equipment, vehicle repairs, maintenance of our headquarters, and utility costs. A special thanks to the governing body of Lacey Township for placing the community's trust in our hands and their support over the years.