How to Join as an EMT

Already certified? Prospective members who are already Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certified, can apply for membership by completing the Membership Application.

Need assistance becoming certified? Prospective members seeking to become EMT certified must be at least 16 years old. Prospective EMTs can receive payment and sponsorship for an EMT course from TVAC in exchange for at least one year of service on the department. TVAC receives state funding to provide individuals with a Training Fund Form (TFF) to serve as payment for the EMT course*. 

*Please note that updated New Jersey Statute requires that individuals must  be a member of a qualifying volunteer ambulance department and meets criteria as a member, in accordance with P.L. 2024, c. 68 (N.J.S.A. 26:2K-57) prior to receiving funding. The TFF only covers the cost of tuition and therefore, the individual will be responsible for the payment of the textbook and any necessary equipment/uniform.

In order to apply to membership as a prospective EMT, individuals must complete the Prospective EMT Form and Membership Application in order to be considered for membership and sponsorship.