Bergen County EMS Training Center

05/23/2026

🇺🇸 In observance of Memorial Day, our school will be closed on Monday, May 26th. 🇺🇸

As we enjoy the holiday weekend, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

🍎📓✏️ Please join us in congratulating one of our EMT Instructors, James Garvey, on being named Teacher of the Year at Saddle Brook High School! 🎉👏

This recognition is a true reflection of the dedication, passion, and leadership he brings not only to his students at SBHS, but also to the future EMTs he teaches here at our Training Center.

We are incredibly proud to have him as part of our instructional team and grateful for the knowledge, mentorship, and commitment he shares with our students every day.

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor! 🍎📓✏️

Today we honored our Teachers of the Year: James Garvey, Jennifer Cannon, Joseph Stapleton, and Joseph Munoz (missing Jamie Covello). Congratulations to these genuine educators we are so fortunate to have on our team.

04/20/2026

🚓🚑🚒🚉 This past weekend, Director Michael Tarantino, EMT Instructor Matt Ziemkiewicz, and EMS Instructor Tom Rose joined members of the Bergen County Office of Emergency Management & Bergen County Executive James Tedesco at MetLife Stadium for the NJ Transit Police/OEM disaster drill, held in preparation for the upcoming World Cup ⚽️.

The exercise highlighted exceptional response efforts and strong coordination among agencies from Bergen County, Meadowlands, and surrounding regions, including Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement, and Emergency Management teams.

Great work by all involved in ensuring readiness and public safety! 🚓🚑🚒🚉

04/17/2026

🚑 CPR Training Now Available! ❤️

Our facility proudly offers high-quality CPR training through the American Heart Association—the nation’s leader in lifesaving education. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, first responder, or community member, our courses are designed to give you the confidence and skills to act quickly in an emergency.

Led by experienced, certified instructors, this hands-on training covers the latest guidelines, including adult, child, and infant CPR, AED use, and choking relief. We focus on creating a supportive, interactive environment so every participant leaves ready to make a real difference.

Take an important step toward saving lives—in your workplace, at home, and in your community.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/ny4XJSrZ9Oc?si=DRrxX5IkIhIZo7gW

📅 Sign up today and be prepared when it matters most!

Learning CPR isn’t just for doctors—it’s for neighbors, parents, and friends. It’s the difference between standing by helplessly and being the hero someone ...

03/09/2026

🚑 We’re hosting a CEVO-5 (Coaching Emergency Vehicle Operations) class on May 16th. This course is designed for EMS vehicle operators and focuses on safe ambulance operations, critical thinking in high-pressure situations, and real-world driving scenarios. 🚑

Please go to our website to register: https://sites.google.com/bergen.org/bcemstc/registration

02/22/2026

🚨❄️ School Closed Due to Inclement Weather ❄️🚨

Due to the winter storm and hazardous conditions, there will be NO IN-PERSON CLASSES on:

📅 Monday, February 23rd
📅 Tuesday, February 24th

All EMT students should report to their next scheduled in-person class.

Please stay safe!

02/21/2026

The EMT Recert. Class A on 2/22 will be held as scheduled. This class begins promptly at 8 am. If you are enrolled in this class, please check your email.

02/12/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Our New EMT Graduates! 🎉

We are proud to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our EMT students who have successfully completed the program! 🚑

Your passion for helping others and your commitment to emergency medical services will make a real difference in our communities. We wish you continued success as you begin your journey in EMS and thank you for answering the call to serve.

👏 Join us in congratulating our newest EMTs!

02/05/2026

🚑 Registration is now OPEN for our Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Basic & Recert. courses!

Take the first step toward becoming an emergency responder and gaining essential life-saving skills.

👉 Visit our website to register today: https://sites.google.com/bergen.org/bcemstc/registration

Spots are limited—don’t wait!

02/05/2026

🚨 New Training Opportunity 🚨

The Bergen County EMS Training Center, in partnership with the NJ Attorney General’s Office, Division of Criminal Justice, Human Trafficking Bureau, is proud to present Human Trafficking Awareness for Emergency Responders.

With the upcoming FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium, it’s more important than ever for frontline personnel to recognize potential indicators of human trafficking. Emergency responders play a critical role in identifying and protecting vulnerable individuals.

Register now at: https://sites.google.com/bergen.org/bcemstc/registration