There are many reasons that a privatized ambulance service may be sent to someone who calls 911 or needs medical transportation. It could be that this is the only service available in the area. It could be that the doctor or hospital that the patient needs to go to...
Some hospitals and 911 services choose to build their ambulance services to control how their patient transport and care proceeds. It is also often considered a cost-saving measure. However, managing one of these services can be extremely complicated and require a lot of time and money to keep running...
After going through schooling, examinations, and a long application process, you can become an EMT in New Jersey by following the necessary steps to getting started. A career as an Emergency Medical Technician can be a highly rewarding experience, one that will place you in a competitive field doing...
Alert Ambulance Service, Inc. is proud to announce that effective January 1, 2018, they will assume EMS Basic Life Support (BLS) coverage for the Borough of Red Bank. According to the contract that was awarded by the Borough Council last night, Alert Ambulance will provide one dedicated BLS ambulance...
Ambulance services in New Jersey often work independently and are yet intimately connected and coordinated with the 911 EMS and to local hospitals. When you call an ambulance, you are counting on several things, the most important of which is quick, professional service. Provide the right information: Your relationship...
Although they work in similar settings and perform some of the same duties, a paramedic and emergency medical technician (EMT) receive slightly different training in New Jersey. Paramedics receive more training in emergency medical care and can administer some treatments and interventions that can save the lives of patients...
Critical care services save lives by providing immediate responses to acute needs. Whether due to a sudden accident or a medical complication, the need for critical care in New Jersey can come at any time. Unlike standard care services, critical care services are offered to individuals in life-threatening situations....
At Alert Ambulance, one of the most frequently asked questions that we get is, “What are EMS Services?” Most people associate EMS services with emergency ambulance response to a critical health event, such as when paramedics arrive at the scene of an automobile accident or come to a home...
Ambulances are on call each day for medical emergencies throughout New Jersey. In a situation where 911 EMS is needed, the initial response is usually to drive to the hospital depending on the severity of the situation. However, did you know that a great alternative is a medical transportation...
