Old Bridge Township EMS

02/27/2026

*** UPDATE: Route 516 is now open in both directions ***

🚧 Traffic Advisory – Route 516 Closure 🚧

Beginning at 5:00 PM today, February 27, and continuing through Monday, Route 516 in Old Bridge will be closed in both directions between Cottrell Road and Partridge Road.

Detour Information:
• Eastbound Route 516: Detour at Cottrell Road
• Westbound Route 516: Detour at Partridge Road
• Local traffic only to Higgins Road and to Bennett Road

Motorists are strongly encouraged to avoid the area if possible and plan alternate routes. Please allow extra travel time and follow all posted detour signs.

This is a county project.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation. 🚓

02/24/2026

The storm has ended, the dig-out and clean up is underway. What's still continuing is your EMS still out and responding to calls.

Since 6pm Sunday night to 6am this morning, Old Bridge EMS and Laurence Harbor FAS responded to nearly 4 dozen medical calls throughout the blizzard of '26. As a result of this amazing teamwork between us, LHFAS, all 4 OB Fire Districts, OBPD, OEM, and DPW, ALL EMS calls throughout Old Bridge Township were answered as quickly and safely as possible by your EMS, with residents being able to be removed and transported when needed with assistance from our other partner agencies.

And as you can see from this picture, even though the storm is over, our job never is. We will be here for your call rain, snow, or sunshine

02/23/2026

Appreciation post.

We'd like to take a quick second to say a big "THANK YOU!" To our friends at Old Bridge DPW. Earlier, one of our units became stuck while enroute to an emergency call. DPW made their way out to us and towed our rig out. These guys have been going non stop between plowing roads, clearing our station lots, and all the other odds and ends throughout this storm.

Additional thanks to Michael, who initially stopped to help us dig the rig out when he saw us stuck prior to DPW arriving. And all the fire departments that have responded out to assist our crews when needed.

02/22/2026

If anyone isn't familiar with what "Blizzard Conditions" is. It's pretty much the wind that SpongeBob and Squidward were walking in while they were trying to deliver that Krusty Krab Pizza.

As a result of the impending weather, please be advised that although we have additional units on the road, there may still be a slight delay in response times due to the hazardous winds and road conditions. We drive giant, top-heavy squares, so we have to drive even more cautiously. We can't help you, if we don't even get there.

02/21/2026

Here we go again, folks. Same rules as last time.

- Move vehicles from roadways to ensure passage for plows and emergency vehicles. Don't have space? Make space. Driveways, front lawns, parking lots (approved/with permission) etc.

-Be careful when removing heavy snow. This storm can produce "heart attack" weighing-snow. This type of forecast results in higher number of cardiac/strenuous activity-related calls for us. Don't use generators or run gas powered snow blowers in enclosed spaces, IE: Garages.

-If you or a loved one requires our services, please do your best to ensure a pathway to your residence for our crews and equipment. Time is of the essence and we lose precious minutes trying to shovel out paths for the stretcher or other things to get you. Our friends from all 4 OB fire districts will have crews in-house and will be sent with us, if needed, for snow/patient removal. (Teamwork makes the dreamwork).

- Check on elderly or disabled neighbors and ensure they're okay and have what they need.

-Traveling should be very simple: DONT!
We don't even want to be out there if we don't need/have to be.

-Sit home, stay warm. Watch the Olympics, binge a new series on Netflix, or enjoy The Godfather trilogy 🤷‍♂️.

Bottom line is be prepared, be safe, be smart. OBTEMS will be staffing additional units for the duration of the storm and will respond when needed, as always. Follow the Old Bridge OEM Facebook for weather updates.

02/17/2026

SPECIAL DELIVERY ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!

We at OBTEMS can officially say with absolute certainty that there IS, in fact, something BETTER than roses or chocolate that can be delivered on Valentines Day. On Saturday afternoon, an expecting mom began having contractions at home. While her and her husband were driving to the hospital, they realized that they were not going to make it there in time, so they pulled over and called 911. OBPD officers were the first to arrive, followed by our unit consisting of EMTs Tracey M and Jeff P. Supervisor Erin K, off-duty at the time, heard the call as she was driving by the area and stopped to assist. A few minutes after arriving on scene, our crew safely delivered a baby boy in the parents car.

Our units, with assistance of OBPD and HMH JFK Paramedics, then provided post-partum care to mom and baby, treating and transporting both to Jersey Shore UMC in Neptune, where as of this post, are both doing perfectly!

Congratulations to the parents and a job well done by all on scene and throughout transport!

02/13/2026

Go support our friends at Laurence Harbor FD for their annual rose and Valentines sale

02/08/2026

As Temps continue to be below freezing with wind chills in the negatives, remember it takes very little time for the cold to begin effecting the body. We have been called to a few weather-related emergencies involving our more vulnerable residents. Awareness and action can make the difference between life and death in these Temps.

01/26/2026

The storm has passed, but the danger still remains. Icy conditions are prevalent throughout the area. Our public works are still pounding away as quickly as they can to continue clearing roadways and we appreciate all they've done.

We are still in a State of Emergency, which means non-essential travel is not advised. Less vehicles on the road, means more space for plows and salters to get the job done without obstacles. Give them the room they need and don't be impatient and foolish trying to speed past them.

Continue to monitor local weather and Old Bridge OEM for updates in regards to road conditions. Please don't call 911 simply to ask how the roads are because you want to travel (Yes.... people have done this....)

We continue to answer everyone's calls as quickly as possible with road conditions. We thank DPW, and our FDs for assistance with clearing out our stations for our rigs to be able to be unimpeded leaving for your call for help.

Also thank you to Sayreville PD and their 2 officers and a neighbor for assisting in clearing a driveway for us while we tended to a patient on a mutual aid call in their Borough overnight. It was greatly appreciated.

Everyone continue to stay safe during the big clean up/digging out today. Take breaks and hydrate. And remember to check on your neighbors if they need assistance.

01/25/2026

As predicted, "Fern" has begun inundating our area with high levels of snow. Primary "Snow Evacuation Routes" aka the primary roads in and out of neighborhoods and main artery roads are being plowed continuously. Secondary and Tertiary roads will be later. This allows our public works to keep main roads clear for emergency vehicle traffic. Because simply put; we can't help you if we can't get there. So PLEASE be patient before you run to complain on the FB community group about how your street hasn't been plowed yet. Let's be honest, most of you aren't/weren't going anywhere today, anyway.

For anyone who is curious and asks the age-old question of "How are the roads."

The roads are bad. Very bad. That's why OBPD, OEM, us, etc have all said to stay home.

Most of you are. Very good.
Some of you aren't. Not very good.
Some of you are skidding or just sitting in the street because you lost traction after deciding that you wanted snacks from Wawa. It is what it is.

Please continue to monitor the weather and report any outages to your power provider. Do NOT call 911 to report outages or ask when it's coming back on. This ties up dispatchers from answering actual EMERGENCY calls. Please do your part to continue helping us help you.

01/24/2026

As we brace for the upcoming winter storm, we want to remind our followers of simple tips to help keep you and us safe:

- Call 911 ONLY for true emergencies. Such as Motor Vehicle Accidents, sudden onset Respiratory or Cardiac issues, Stroke, Seizures, etc. We want to be available for those who truly need us. Calling 911 because you have "Flu-like symptoms" or for something that's been "Going on for a while" burdens already busy/crowded ambulances and emergency rooms. This only get exacerbated in potential blizzard conditions that we have to drive in to get to you.
- If you DO require EMS, please clear a path up to the front door for our crews, stretcher and other equipment, if possible. This helps us out TREMENDOUSLY.
- The closest appropriate emergency department will be utilized for transport. This is even more practical in bad road conditions. We don't want to have to drive a farther distance any more than you would want to, unless a further hospital is absolutely necessary, based on the current issue.
- If there is a power failure, DO NOT CALL 911 to inquire restoration times. Contact your provider.
- If utilizing space heaters, have them plugged directly into wall outlets, NOT power strips due to risk of fire hazard. And keep them away from flammable materials.
- Generators should NEVER be used in an enclosed space due to CO exposure risks. Place them outside and away from structures/windows.
- Stay home and stay warm. Keep vehicles in driveways and avoid travel. Let our public works and emergency services do their thing without extra obstacles.
-Check on elderly neighbors to make sure they are safe and have what they need.

We hope everyone remains safe during this storm. Your OBTEMS providers will still be here for you as quickly as we can throughout and beyond.

01/24/2026