East 281 Pascack Road - Paramus, NJ 07652  - 201-343-3407

Over 9,000 students are trained annually in three major programs at the Bergen County EMS Training Center: Emergency Medical Technician, Heavy Rescue and Hazardous Materials. The EMS Training Center in Paramus continues to offer the highest possible level of education and training to the ambulance and rescue community of Bergen County.

Registration: The EMS Center handles all registrations for these programs. Call or visit the Center for schedules, times and class availability, or make sure to check this website! 

Evolution and History of the Center

With the support and encouragement of the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Board of Technical Education initiated the Emergency Medical Services Training Center in February 1976. Without a building of its own, the staff of 9 instructors led by the director, Robert Chais, utilized classroom facilities in the Bergen Technical High Schools. The first class hosted by the EMS Training Center hosted 27 students. By year's end, 323 students had graduated the ambulance certification program being offered at the center.

The EMS Training Center Building, dedicated on October 27, 1991, greatly enhanced the capabilities of the program and enables the center to offer higher levels of training to the ambulance and rescue community of Bergen County.

Welcome from the Program Director

A new semester awaits us at the EMS training center. It will be a year filled with accomplishments as we continue to move the EMS and Rescue programs forward through the excellent work of our students, staff and instructors. The Bergen County EMS Training Center is Bergen County's comprehensive training and education system for the emergency services. The Training Center plans, develops and delivers quality programs to enhance the ability of the emergency service providers to protect life and property.

New Course Applications Available!

The Spring EMT-Basic Course Application is now available for download! Courses include - EMT-B Programs - Basic and Refresher EMT-B CEUs Rescue Programs Hazardous Materials Programs & CBRNE (WMD) Training First Responder Programs CPR Programs Our New Phone Number is (201) 343-3407