All riding members are either certified NJ EMTs or Paramedics. Through the years, many of our volunteers have moved on to valuable and rewarding careers, using their EMS background as an excellent foundation. These careers include, but are not limited to: police dispatchers, police officers and police superiors; a local Chief of Police; numerous career EMTs and EMT Instructors; paramedics, nurses, doctors and other allied health personnel; and firefighters. Many of these dedicated members continued volunteering for the Corps while juggling these full-time emergency service careers. That display of dedication is what our Corps is all about and why our success continues.

EMT

Our EMTs serve the city of Hackensack by providing life-saving response to medical emergencies. You can be an EMT! Any currently certified NJ EMT-B or Paramedic may apply for volunteer membership. If you would like to become an EMT, please refer to the information HERE.

16 and 17-year olds in possession of a valid NJ EMT-B certification may also volunteer with the Corps. Each ambulance in service requires two adult EMTs; 16 and 17-year old EMTs may join a crew as a third EMT.

Auxiliary Member

You do not have to be an EMT to join the Corps. Auxiliary members give their time and skills servicing vehicles, organizing events, fund raising, cooking for the Corps, and generally helping out at our headquarters and city events. Please apply today.

 
Benefits of Volunteering with Hackensack Volunteer Ambulance Corps

Experience: Volunteers work closely with law enforcement, fire and rescue teams, paramedics, and hospital staff. Hackensack Volunteer Ambulance Corps is one of the leading volunteer EMS organizations in New Jersey. A high call volume and a wide array of emergencies allows volunteer EMTs to gain great experience, plus the opportunity to practice and hone BLS skills in a supportive environment.

Insurance: Hackensack Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. provides all active members with worker's compensation style insurance coverage in case of duty related illness or injury.

Immunizations: In order to provide a safer environment, Hackensack Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. offers Hepatitis B Vaccinations, annual tuberculosis testing, and flu vaccines at no cost to volunteers.