Customer Service Phone Line

***OEMS is aware that the customer service representative phone line is not operational. While we work on rectifying this issue, please email ems@doh.nj.gov for further assistance ***

Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS)

The Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) certifies more than 26,000 Emergency Medical Technician (EMTs) and 1,700 Mobile Intensive Care Paramedics (MICP's) as well as licensing mobility assistance vehicles, ambulances, mobile intensive care units, specialty care transport units and air medical units totaling more than 4,500 vehicles.

Created in 1967, Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) was the first office of its kind in the United States. OEMS is part of the department's division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories, & Emergency Preparedness.

For routine business questions, please call 609-633-7777 or send an email to ems@doh.nj.gov

For licensed services needing to report a regulatory issue after hours, please utilize the number listed on the licensing platform

Security Alerts

  • All OEMS staff carry State of New Jersey picture identification cards. If you or your service are questioned or stopped by someone claiming to be an OEMS employee and you do not know that person, ask to see his/her state-issued ID card. If you have any further questions after seeing the ID card, please call OEMS for confirmation of the person's identity.

  • Visitors to OEMS: All visitors MUST have a scheduled appointment with OEMS staff. No walk-ins will be permitted. Visitors must have a valid government photo ID with them to present to security upon entering the building. Thank you for your cooperation.

  • Be Alert for Individuals Seeking Information About Emergency Response Agencies Specific information Available here

Contact EMS

Mailing Address:
NJ Department of Health
Office of Emergency Medical Services
PO Box 360
Trenton, NJ 08625-0360
OEMS Physical Address: (for UPS, FedEx, Visitors)
NJ Department of Health
Office of EMS
55 N. Willow St.
Trenton, NJ 08625

OEMS Telephone Number: 609-633-7777                 OEMS Email: ems@doh.nj.gov
OEMS FAX Number: 609-984-5647

Send Comments / Request Information

EMT Scope of Practice Waiver

The New Jersey Department of Health Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) has approved changes that authorize Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) providing service for a Basic Life Support (BLS) Ambulance Service to expand their scope of practice under certain conditions.

BLS Ambulance Services wishing to expand their EMTs' scope of practice to include Albuterol, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP), and/or Glucometers must submit a complete application to ems@doh.nj.gov. The application must include all elements outlined in the waiver, specifically:

1. Cover Letter: Required elements are outlined in the waiver.

2. Education Program for Each Medication, Skill, and/or Procedure:
    • Curriculum
    • Lesson Plan
    • Cognitive Examination
    • Competency Assessment Instrument

3. Written Clinical Protocol for each medication, skill, and/or procedure.

4. Written Policies and Procedures:
    • To initiate and request advanced life support services (ALS)
    • Storage and Maintenance
    • Maintenance of Sufficient Quantities
    • Assessment of Competency
    • Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement
    • Documentation and Use
    • Maintenance and Testing of Medical Equipment
    • CLIA Waiver

Please note that applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. OEMS will initiate the review process only upon receipt of a complete application. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. All inquiries regarding the waiver should be sent to ems@doh.nj.gov

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Candace Gardner
Director
Office of Emergency Medical Services

EMT Scope of Practice Waiver

Anti-Choking Device Position Statement

Dear EMS Provider/Stakeholder,

The New Jersey Department of Health Office of Emergency Medical Services has received multiple inquiries regarding anti-choking devices marketed for community use in case of a foreign body obstruction.  The Department has reviewed these devices and is issuing a position statement regarding their use in the pre-hospital setting and/or non-emergency medical transports.  Should you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us at ems@doh.nj.gov.  Thank you.

Sincerely,

Candace Gardner
Director
Office of Emergency Medical Services

***Position Statement***

Emergency Medical Services Payments

New Jersey Public EMS Meetings

2024 Dates and Times

New Jersey EMT Training Fund
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location:
New Jersey Department of Health
55 North Willow Street
Trenton, NJ 08625

Mobile Intensive Care Advisory Council
Monday, September 23, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Monday, December 2, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location:
New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (OHSP)
Auditorium 
1200 Negron Drive
Hamilton, NJ 08691

EMS for Children
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Virtual)
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Virtual)

If interested in attending, please Click Here

New Jersey EMS Advisory Council
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location:
New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (OHSP)
Auditorium 
1200 Negron Drive
Hamilton, NJ 08691

New Jersey EMS Meeting Minutes

National Conference on EMS

Refresher Education Day - November 19, 2024

Preconference November 20, 2024

Conference November 21-23, 2024

http://nationalconferenceonems.com/

Last Reviewed: 6/25/2024