Northern Berks Emergency Medical Services

08/25/2026

It’s time to go back to school!! As students and faculty are returning to the classroom, let’s not forget some very importunate saftey tips. Our friends at Northern Berks Regional Police Department made this helpful post to remind all of us of some basic safety tips! We wish all of students and staff a happy, healthy, and educational school year!!

08/16/2026

Are you looking for a simple and delicious meal, that also supports a great cause ? If so our friends at the Blandon Lions Club have the perfect event for you ! Be sure to grab your dinner and support our local friends!

07/31/2026

Last year quite a few of our full and part time employees decided to advance their careers by attending Muhlenberg Area Ambulance Association Training Center’s Advanced EMT course! They are now working on the street daily utilizing the skills and knowledge they learned through this course. If you or someone you know is interested in taking the next step in their career be sure to check out this program!!

🚑 TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR EMS CAREER—BECOME AN AEMT!

Are you a current EMT ready to expand your knowledge, skills, and ability to care for critically ill and injured patients? The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Program at Muhlenberg Area Ambulance Association & Training Center can help you advance your EMS career.

As an AEMT student, you will build on your EMT foundation and receive additional training in advanced patient assessment, airway management, medication administration, vascular access, and emergency care.

Our program provides:

• Traditional, in-person classroom instruction—not a hybrid learning format
• Direct interaction with experienced and supportive EMS instructors
• Hands-on skills training
• Realistic patient-care scenarios
• Preparation for certification testing
• Training designed for real-world EMS operations

Learn in a structured classroom environment where you can ask questions, work directly with instructors, and practice alongside your classmates.

Take the next step, strengthen your skills, and become a more valuable member of your EMS team.

Seats are limited—apply today!

Application at the following link: https://muhlems.org/education-center/advanced-emergency-medical-technician-program-application/

For additional information, contact us at [email protected] or 610-929-5774.

07/23/2026

It’s been a very busy few weeks for all of us at Northern Berks EMS, to say the least!

In addition to responding to our regular 911 calls, our crews had the opportunity to provide EMS coverage at the Berks County Fair, helping ensure the safety of everyone attending this year’s event.

We also recently came together for our ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) refresher training. These courses ensure our providers stay current with the latest evidence-based medical practices while sharpening critical skills that may not be used every day but are essential when seconds count.

We’re proud of the dedication our crews continue to show—both on the ambulance and in the classroom—as we remain committed to providing the highest level of care to the communities we serve.

07/04/2026

Happy 4th Of July From Everyone At Northern Berks EMS! Have Fun, Stay Safe, And Make Smart Decisions!!!

07/03/2026

Today, the Northern Berks EMS family is asking our community to come together for one of our own.

Our friend, coworker, and EMT-Intermediate Jason Steranko suffered a heart attack last week and is scheduled to undergo open-heart surgery on Monday at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest.

Jason has dedicated his entire life to public safety, spending countless hours serving and protecting others. Whether responding to medical emergencies, helping those in crisis, or supporting his fellow first responders, Jason has always answered the call with compassion, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to his community.

Now, Jason and his wife need our support.

We ask that you please keep Jason, his wife, and their family in your thoughts and prayers. We pray for the skilled hands guiding his surgeons, strength for Jason as he faces this challenge, peace and comfort for his wife throughout this journey, and a successful surgery followed by a full and speedy recovery.

At Northern Berks EMS, we often say we are more than an ambulance service—we are a family. Today, one member of that family needs all of us.

Jason, thank you for a lifetime of selfless service. Your Northern Berks EMS family is standing beside you every step of the way, and we look forward to welcoming you back when you're ready.

Please join us in lifting Jason and his family up with your prayers, love, and encouragement. ❤️🚑

07/02/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 2, 2026

Northern Berks EMS Responds to Increased Call Volume During Extreme Heat at the Leesport Big Boy Event

This afternoon, Northern Berks EMS provided on-site medical standby coverage for the Leesport Big Boy event in Berks County. Due to the National Weather Service’s extreme heat warnings, we proactively increased staffing levels and deployed additional resources to ensure the safety of attendees.

In addition to responding to medical emergencies throughout the event, our crews established a shaded cooling area, distributed bottled water, and provided heat safety information to help reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses.

As temperatures continued to climb, Northern Berks EMS experienced a significant increase in emergency medical calls, both at the event and throughout our service area. Our crews also responded to mutual aid requests from neighboring EMS agencies experiencing similar high call volumes related to the extreme heat.

We encourage everyone to stay hydrated, limit prolonged exposure to the sun, take frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas, and check on elderly neighbors and other vulnerable individuals during this dangerous heat wave.

Northern Berks EMS remains committed to providing exceptional emergency medical care to our communities, even during periods of increased demand.

07/02/2026

Our crews at Northern Berks along with members of Leesport FD and assistance from some first responders in the crowd and mutual aid all came together and handled those in need while waiting for Big Boy to come through Leesport Borough. The heat played a major role in causing some medical emergencies during the event, but as a team of first responders we all came together, Great Job to All!!!!

07/02/2026

Northern Berks EMS with Leesport FD staged at the Leesport Railroad Crossing to help support visitors for the Big Boy Train coming through the area. Temps are currently 90 degrees with highs of 100 by the time the train arrives with real feels of 110.

07/01/2026

Heat Warning in Effect!!!!!