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The official page of Montgomery EMS - a 24x7 all-volunteer EMS squad serving Montgomery Township, NJ

Montgomery Emergency Medical Services (MEMS) (formerly Montgomery Township First Aid Squad) is an all volunteer member organization which provides 9-1-1 emergency basic life support ambulance service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to the 22,254 residents (2010 census) as well as visitors to the the township of Montgomery, NJ, and does so with absolutely no charge due to voluntary contributions fr

om local residents and businesses. In addition, MEMS will provide non-emergency ambulance transport service for Township residents. MEMS also performs standbys at fire scenes, community events, and serves as back-up (known as mutual aid) to neighboring towns. In 2018, our 70+ professional volunteers donated more than 35,000 hours of being on duty, waiting to respond at a moment's notice, and covering 99.9% of our 1,433 calls. MEMS maintains three ambulances at our headquarters on Harlingen Road. One ambulance is kept at Station 46 Fire in Blawenburg on Route 518 for quicker responses to the southern part of the township. Furthermore, 2 First Response vehicles are available for the Crew Chief/Senior EMT to take home for their shift, ensuring quick response to emergencies (current average response time is 6.1 minutes.)

06/19/2026

Last week, MEMS was requested into Hillsborough Township to provide rehab services at a 2nd alarm structure fire in a multi-residential complex. Our crew provided support services at the scene, including keeping the firefighters hydrated and monitoring their vital signs. Our special operations trailer, which contains all of our specialized rehabilitation equipment, is always standing by ready to support any large-scale operations or extended incidents throughout the county.

06/01/2026

MEMS recently participated in a full-scale training exercise at the Trenton-Mercer Airport alongside more than 30 other agencies from across the region. The drill simulated a mass casualty incident following an aircraft emergency on the runway. Our crew participated in triaging, treating, and transporting simulated victims, working alongside other agencies to practice seamless communication and operational efficiency in a high-stress environment. Our crews are always training for any situation we might be requested to respond to, whether it’s in our town or across the state.

05/29/2026

On Memorial Day, MEMS was requested by Somerset County Office of Emergency Management to provide standby coverage at the annual Tour of Somerville Bike Race. Our standby crew covered 8 of the 11 races alongside 8 other EMS agencies staffing the event, even responding to a 5-rider crash in our assigned area. While one standby crew was out at Somerville, another standby crew attended the township Memorial Day Ceremony alongside our fire department and police department partners. Meanwhile, our duty crew was busy handling several calls for service around town.

Our team of dedicated volunteers remains committed to serving our town residents while supporting township events and neighboring communities!

05/26/2026

🚨Read about our First Responder of the Month, Bhoumic Raval!🚨
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For Bhoumic Raval, volunteering with Montgomery EMS grew from a simple desire to give back into a meaningful commitment to his community.

Raval said the moment that inspired him came shortly after he moved to Montgomery in late 2020. When the remnants of Hurricane Ida struck the area, he saw firsthand how quickly neighbors could find themselves in need. As a new homeowner with a wife and two young children, he remembers watching the flooding unfold and realizing how important it is to have people ready to help in difficult moments.

“That became a turning point for me,” Raval said. “I would have loved to volunteer. This would be the time that I would have actually been able to help a fellow neighbor out.”

He joined Montgomery EMS as a driver and soon decided to continue his training and become an EMT. Like many volunteers, he did not come in with a medical background, but through the squad’s training and support, he gained the skills and confidence needed to serve patients in the field.

“It took a lot of studying hours,” he said. “But I was able to achieve that end goal, which was essentially to help out patients in any way.”

Balancing EMT classes with work and family life was the hardest part, Raval said. With a full-time job, a busy household, and two young children, the training period required a major commitment from the whole family. Raval is very thankful for the support and sacrifice from the whole family. Raval said, "This would not have been possible without them." Now that he is through the classwork and on a regular shift schedule, volunteering is much easier to plan for and manage.

He also credits Montgomery EMS itself. Raval said the squad’s supportive culture has made a lasting impression, with fellow members always willing to answer questions, share their experience, and help one another grow.

For him, the rewards make the effort worthwhile.

“If you can bring relief to one patient or save one patient and do the right thing for them at the right time,” he said, “that one experience can fulfill all the effort and all the hard work.”

05/24/2026

Last weekend, our members took part in an extrication drill where they trained on scene management, communication, safety, and patient assessment in extrication scenarios. Our members also practiced rapid extrication techniques, prolonged extrication care, and pediatric extrication. At MEMS, we are always training to ensure that our patients receive the highest level of care, no matter the scenario.

05/22/2026

On Wednesday afternoon, MEMS was dispatched to 3 simultaneous emergencies occurring within 28 minutes. While our duty crew was tending to the first call, two additional backup crews were scrambled to handle the 2nd and 3rd calls. MEMS has the unique ability to quickly coordinate and assemble backup crews for simultaneous calls. Each of our members receives a radio and pager so that communication between off-duty members can occur and crews can be assembled. When a simultaneous call comes in, our off-duty members often leave their jobs, commitments, and families to respond.

Here are pictures of the crews from Wednesday, who met up after all three patients were transported to the same hospital.
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We are always looking for new members to join our team. Visit our website at www.mems47.org or stop by our station any night at 7pm to learn more!

05/19/2026

Happy EMS Week! 🚑💙

May 17–23, 2026 marks National EMS Week, a time to recognize EMS professionals across the nation for their dedication, compassion, and commitment to serving others.

We would especially like to acknowledge the volunteer EMTs, drivers, and associate members of Montgomery EMS. The life-saving work our members take part in every day reflects the professionalism, sacrifice, and commitment that our community is lucky to have.

Next time you see one of our squad members around town, thank them for what they do. This week and every week!

04/25/2026

🚨Read about our First Responder of the Month, Jocelyn Peña! 🚨
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For Jocelyn Peña, joining Montgomery Emergency Medical Services wasn’t a sudden decision—it was something that had quietly stayed in the back of her mind for years. Peña, who has lived in Montgomery since 1998, first became more familiar with the squad in 2019 when she needed a wheelchair and met longtime member Louis Dundi. During that encounter, he explained what the volunteer EMS squad does and encouraged her to consider joining. “It was always in the back of my mind that I wanted to do it,” Peña recalled. “It just wasn’t the right time yet.”

That time finally came after her children finished high school. Looking for a way to give back to the community, Peña joined Montgomery EMS and initially planned to serve as a driver. When an EMT class became available, however, she decided to take a leap. “I took a chance and went for it,” she said. Returning to the classroom was an adjustment. Peña admits she was nervous on the first day of training at the Somerset County Emergency Services Training Academy. “I walked in and thought, ‘Wow, I haven’t been behind a desk since I was 17,’” she said with a laugh. “It was hard at first, but I worked night and day with classmates and we supported each other.” That support, she says, reflects the culture of Montgomery EMS. “I walked into the squad not knowing anything about scheduling or how things worked, and everybody helped me,” Peña said. “I’ve never felt more at home with anything in my life. It really feels like a family.” She particularly values the teamwork during overnight shifts with fellow members. “We know each other’s moves,” she said. “No matter what kind of call we’re on, I know we can handle it together.”

Outside the squad, Peña is a mother of four and grandmother of two, and she recently began a new role at Hunterdon Medical Center, continuing her path in patient care.
For those considering volunteering, Peña has simple advice: “If you feel that pull to help people, go join the squad. Start as a driver. Just take that step. It’s worth it."

To join or donate to Montgomery EMS, please visit mems47.org.

04/18/2026

Interested in saving lives? Your community needs you.🚨

Montgomery EMS is looking for new members to join our all-volunteer squad. Whether you’re interested in becoming an EMT, ambulance driver, or supporting operations behind the scenes as an associate member, there’s a place for you on our team. Our members come from all walks of life: working professionals, college students, retirees, and everything in between, spanning a wide range of ages and professional backgrounds. No medical experience or background is required to join us. If you have the desire to serve your community, we will take care of the rest.

Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the link in our bio to fill out our interest form and take the first step. You can also drop by our station any night at 7:00pm to speak to our members and get a tour of our station and ambulances.

Some people never get the chance to save a life. You do. Join us today! 🚑

04/14/2026

This past weekend, MEMS was busy staffing standby crews at a large robotics competition at Montgomery High School for the duration of the 3-day event. We are always proud to provide medical support at events around town and interact with members of our community! 🤖🚑

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We are looking for new memebrs to join our team. Visit our website at www.mems47.org or stop by our station any night at 7pm to learn more!

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8 Harlingen Road
Belle Mead, NJ
08502

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https://linktr.ee/montgomeryems

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