Mount Laurel Emergency Medical Services has long been a provider of emergency medical services to the community of Mount Laurel. We are comprised primarily of over 100 volunteer members serving the township during weeknights and weekends, as well as paid career staff who serve during weekdays. Our members include state certified emergency medical technicians, valuable trainees, and rescue personnel.

Services

We currently have six fully-stocked ambulances in service that are ready to handle any medical emergency situation. In addition to the ambulances, Mount Laurel EMS has one of the few county-wide Multi-Casualty Trailers, which is available to all townships in Burlington county. This trailer is stocked with supplies capable of providing treatment to as many as fifty patients in a single incident.

The members of Mount Laurel EMS are also proud of our special division teams. Our ice/water rescue team is ready for emergencies which occur in and around Mount Laurel's many bodies of water with two well-equipped boats and highly-trained staff. We also maintain a vehicle extrication/rescue division that is on call around the clock with a fully-equipped rescue vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is an EMT?
• Can anyone become an EMT?
• What is CPR?
• How can I learn CPR?
• How can I become a member of Mount Laurel Emergency Medical Services?

What is an EMT?

EMT stands for Emergency Medical Technician. These individuals must attend 120 hours of classroom instruction in order to qualify to take both a written and practical exam that has been approved by the State of New Jersey Division of Transportation. After certification, the EMT is continually updating her skills through additional training sessions.

Can anyone become an EMT?

The standards that are set for starting the EMT class include a minimum age of sixteen, CPR certification at the professional rescuer level, and the ability to perform the duties with which emergency medical technicians come in contact. Students in high school may enter the program as long as they have reached the age of sixteen.

What is CPR?

Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, is given to those patients whose heart has stopped beating and they have ceased breathing. Through a series of rescue breathing and compressions administered to the chest, CPR helps give those patients a chance for survival. CPR works best when started as soon as it is deemed necessary.

How can I learn CPR?

CPR is taught by certified instructors that work in conjunction with either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Classes are offered at different skill levels. To find out about a course in your area that suits your needs, please feel free to contact us or either agency in your community.

How can I become a member of Mount Laurel Emergency Medical Services?

Becoming a member is easy, even if you don't live in Mount Laurel! Few emergency squads extend membership to those outside of their community, however MLEMS believes that the willingness to help others extends far beyond township lines. Click here to find out more about becoming a member.