For Immediate Release:
June 6, 2025

County Commissioners thank Emergency Medical Services personnel during EMS Week

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners honored all emergency medical services (EMS) personnel by recognizing May 18–24 as EMS Week in Monmouth County during the Commissioners Workshop Meeting on May 22.

“Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) provide critical care to everyone in need, and their dedication and lifesaving skills are tested daily,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “As their roles and responsibilities continue to evolve, EMTs rise to every challenge. On behalf of the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, I extend our heartfelt thanks to MedStar personnel and all of our volunteer EMTs for their unwavering commitment to helping others in times of crisis.”

MedStar became an officially licensed Basic Life Support agency on Dec. 29, 2023, with the goal of providing support for the EMS infrastructure of Monmouth County.

MedStar works with its volunteer and municipal partners to eliminate gaps in coverage for the residents and visitors of Monmouth County.

The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office states on its website: “Our vision at MedStar is to collaborate with our volunteer and municipal partners to ensure seamless emergency response coverage throughout Monmouth County, while delivering the most effective, highest quality care to all in need.”

“Since its inception, MedStar has responded to more than 6,000 service calls, transported over 3,800 patients to area hospitals, hired more than 75 EMTs, deployed 17 ambulances, and maintained an average response time of just 5 minutes and 28 seconds,” said Commissioner Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley, liaison to the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office. “I want to thank all MedStar staff and volunteer EMTs across the County for their dedication, hard work, and efforts to keep our communities safe.”

For more information, visit mcsonj.org.

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