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*All applicants must be licensed Emergency Medical Technicians in good standing (or) currently enrolled in a training program*
Benefits of Joining the Fort Lee Volunteer Ambulance Corps
Generous stipend program based on the number of shifts completed per quarter
Flexible Schedule: Ride as little as one (1) shift per week. Evening shifts, overnight shifts, and weekend shifts are available to meet your needs
Free continuing education (CE) offerings and reimbursement for EMT/CPR recertifications
Comfortable headquarters with a full gym, sleeping quarters, wi-fi, cable televisions, couches, recliners, quiet study areas, a full kitchen, and a washer/dryer
State-of-the-art equipment including electric stretchers and load systems in each of our four ambulances
Automated chest compression devices for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Have questions about being a volunteer with us? Contact a member of our recruitment team at recruitment@fortleevac.org
Application Requirements
ALL MEMBERS OF THE FORT LEE VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS MUST BE CERTIFIED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS (EMT) or be currently enrolled in an EMT training program with 2 months until completion
American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification (CPR /AED) OR American Red Cross Basic Life Support Training ( CPR/AED)
Minimum sixteen (16) years of age
Physically and mentally fit
Ability to carry equipment that can weigh up to 40 pounds
Ability to carry, lift and move patients with other crew members
Ability to successfully complete a probationary training program within six (6) to nine (9) months of your start date
Mandatory minimum requirements to maintain active membership include: Riding nine (9) shifts per quarter; riding three weekend shifts per quarter; taking a minimum of one (1) shift every three (3) weeks & taking two (2) holiday shifts per year.
Valid Driver’s license preferred (but not required)
Ready to Apply?
Observer Ride Along Program
The Fort Lee Volunteer Ambulance Corps offers a Ride-Along Observer Program for prospective EMTs who are interested in learning about Emergency Medical Services and joining our Corps.
Observers are scheduled to ride with our crews and respond with them to emergency calls.
Observer candidates can start riding up to two months before they start their EMT program, with a valid Healthcare Provider CPR Card.
All shifts completed as an Observer will be credited toward the Corps stipend program after you join the Corps.
All applicants that would like to ride as an Observer with the Corps prior to completing their EMT training will need to have successfully completed a Healthcare Provider CPR Class BEFORE they can become an Observer.
EMT Training Program Information
Training courses are held year-round by various training centers; public and private. Please click on the links below for more additional information.
Please note that this agency no longer qualifies for the NJ EMT training fund. Applicants are required to cover tuition and other expenses out-of-pocket. However, tuition may be reimbursed by the Fort Lee Volunteer Ambulance Corps upon joining and successfully completing our probationary training program.