Newtown Ambulance Squad

08/28/2026

We congratulate Chief Mark Schmidt of the Upper Makefield Township Police Department after 40 years of service to the community. Enjoy your retirement Chief !

08/18/2026

Since late Spring we’ve been busy. Busy helping the community, busy training, and busy preparing. We haven’t had time to post a lot this season, so over the next few days we will post some of the many things we have been working on. These photos are from our Bi-annual skills training that we require our personnel to attend. With much gratitude to the Bucks County Community College and Dr. Corrigan, Dean of Allied Heath Sciences for allowing us to use the simulation lab for our late May skills sessions. We spent several days working on obstetric, cardiac, and advanced airway skills. Our rigorous program is an investment in your care. In fact, we are proud to “brag” that our sedation assisted intubation program has a 100% success rate in advanced airway placement since we were credentialed in July 2025. Stay tuned for more news about how we spent our summer!

08/14/2026

Our thanks to Bensalem EMS for sending a crew to cover our Washington Crossing station while our members attended the celebration of life for long-time member Howie Range. We appreciate the mutual support from Bensalem EMS.

07/23/2026

We are saddened by the news of one of our long time current members, Harold “Howie” Range has passed away this morning after a long illness. Howie joined Newtown EMS on July 1, 1995. He was an integral part of our history, and the history of EMS in Bucks County. For last 3 years Howie came off the street however he still served by being the Chair of our Safety Committee. Howie was also a career Fire dispatcher ( #488) for the Bucks County Department of Emergency Communications until his retirement a few years ago. We will miss his wit and have fond memories and stories of Howie from his dispatch days, and days spent on the ambulance. Howie was also a member of the Upper Makefield Fire Company.

07/05/2026

In the aftermath of last night’s storm there are still power outages across our coverage area. If you are oxygen dependent and are in Newtown Borough, Newtown Township, or Upper Makefield and in need of assistance, call us at 215 968 3500 Option 1 and please leave a detailed message. You will receive a callback from one of our officers. If you are having shortness of breath, chest pain, or any other type of medical emergencies please call 911 immediately. PECO is experiencing delays in its storm response due to the strike.

07/05/2026

July 4th, 2026 was a busy day for us. Starting with the Revolutionary Run in the morning, we ended the day providing service in Washington Crossing State Park for the concert and fireworks. Despite a dangerous storm that was looming and the intense heat, working with numerous law enforcement agencies and fire departments this was a safe and fun event. Also, not to forget our regular crews working in Newtown and Upper Makefield who responded to 12 calls for service. A special thank you to the PA DCNR for setting up their mobile command center where Police, EMS and Fire command worked jointly to oversee safety and security.

07/04/2026

A few more from this morning. Our crews are cooling off and getting ready for the evening detail for the fireworks in Washington Crossing tonight!

07/04/2026

Happening now! The 44th annual Revolutionary Run in Washington Crossing. The storms last night gave us a cooler start to the day.

07/02/2026

We are proud to support this important and patriotic event for our 4th year in Upper Makefield.

🚑 Every step you run on July 4th supports the team that's there when every second counts. Here's how:
When you register for the 44th Annual Revolutionary Run — held at Washington Crossing Historic Park on Independence Day — 100% of the proceeds go back into this community. That includes six incredible causes:
🔥 Upper Makefield Volunteer Fire Company
🚑 Newtown Ambulance Squad
🏛️ Upper Makefield Township Emergency Services Fund
🎓 UMBA Scholarships
☀️ UMBA Sunshine Fund
🌿 Washington Crossing Historic Park

But today, we want to shine a spotlight on the Newtown Ambulance Squad — the skilled EMS professionals who keep our community safe every single day. 💙

Newtown EMS is the primary provider of emergency medical services for Newtown Township, Newtown Borough, and Upper Makefield Township — the heart of Bucks County. In 2024 alone, they responded to more than 2,800 emergency calls, operating from their Newtown Township station and their sub-station right here in Washington Crossing at the Upper Makefield Fire Department.

Every paramedic and EMT is fully licensed and certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, with ongoing training to ensure they're always using the best practices and latest technologies for patient care.

And on RevRun morning? Newtown EMS is right there on-site — providing medical standby coverage throughout the entire race so that every runner, walker, and spectator can participate with confidence and peace of mind.
We are proud to run alongside them.

👉 Learn more about all the ways the RevRun gives back to our community: www.revrunpa.com/community

Ready to run for a cause? Register by July 3rd at 11:59 PM and you'll get:
✅ Discounted entry fees
✅ A free commemorative t-shirt
✅ A finisher's medal

Register today at 👉 www.revrunpa.com

See you at the starting line on July 4th! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️