Phillipsburg Emergency Squad

05/31/2026

The Officers and Members of the Phillipsburg Emergency Squad extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the men and women of the Central Berks Regional Police Department, as well as to the family, friends, and loved ones of Officer Kristen Yeager.

Officer Yeager made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty on May 29, 2026, while answering the call to serve and protect her community. Her courage, selflessness, and unwavering dedication to others embody the very best of public service.

As first responders, we understand the bond that unites those who answer the call, no matter the uniform we wear. Today, we mourn alongside our law enforcement brothers and sisters and honor a life dedicated to protecting others.

May her family find strength in the love and support that surrounds them, and may her fellow officers find comfort in knowing that her service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Rest easy, Officer Yeager. Your watch has ended, but your legacy will live on in the lives you touched and the communities you served. We will carry your memory forward and take it from here.

With profound respect and gratitude,
The Officers and Members of the Phillipsburg Emergency Squad 🚑💙🖤

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, the Phillipsburg Emergency Squad pauses to remember what this day truly means. It is more than the start of summer or a long weekend, it is a time to honor the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country and our freedom.

We are forever grateful to those who gave everything so that we may live safely and freely. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

To all who have served, and especially to those who never made it home, thank you. We remember you today and every day. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

05/20/2026

New Jersey’s EMS system has answered every call this state has placed before it and now it’s time for Trenton to answer ours.

We urge New Jersey legislators to vote YES on Bill S1421 and finally provide meaningful support to the men and women of EMS.

For decades, EMS professionals and volunteers have stood on the front lines during some of the most difficult moments in our nation’s history. We responded on September 11th. We carried our communities through the COVID 19 pandemic. And now, with the FIFA World Cup coming to New Jersey, EMS agencies are once again preparing to stretch already thin resources to protect millions of residents and visitors.

While these large-scale events come and go, one thing never stops, EMS still answers millions of calls every single year. Cardiac arrests, overdoses, motor vehicle accidents, shootings, fires, strokes, and everyday emergencies continue no matter what crisis is happening around us.

Yet despite the increasing demands, many EMS agencies across New Jersey continue to struggle with staffing shortages, rising operational costs, outdated equipment, burnout, and limited state support. Expectations for EMS continue to rise, but the investment in EMS has not kept pace.

New Jersey depends on EMS every hour of every day. It is time for New Jersey to stand behind the very system that stands behind its citizens.

Vote YES on S1421. Support EMS. Support the people who never stop answering the call.

Happy EMS Week!

05/18/2026

As we kick off EMS Week, we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate an incredible milestone, 90 years of service by our agency!

For nine decades, the dedicated members of our Squad have proudly answered the call day and night, providing compassionate care, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to our community. From past members who helped build this organization to the current crews who continue the tradition today, their service has made a lasting impact on countless lives.

EMS Week is a time to honor the men and women of Emergency Medical Services, and this year we are especially proud to celebrate 90 years of dedication, sacrifice, and community service.

Thank you to every member, past and present, for your commitment to serving Phillipsburg and the surrounding communities. Here’s to 90 years of excellence and many more to come!

Happy EMS Week from the Phillipsburg Emergency Squad!

05/14/2026

05/05/2026

Are you an adrenaline ju**ie? Does your heart start racing when you hear sirens and see emergency lights flashing?

Step up and be part of something bigger, join our family and get in on the action.

Not interested in riding the ambulance? No problem. Our Rescue Associate membership gives you a front row seat to the action without being on the truck.

Our Rescue Services Division handles it all, vehicle extrication, rope rescue, search and rescue, and more.

We’re also proud to operate Warren County’s first cutting edge drone response team, equipped with a fleet of three high tech drones and a dedicated drone command vehicle.

Interested? Visit www.phillipsburgems.org to learn more and apply online.

We’ll see you out there 🤘🏻

05/03/2026

Members of the Phillipsburg Emergency Squad Rescue Services Division, alongside members of the Phillipsburg Fire Department and Pohatcong (Huntington) Fire Department, successfully completed the practical portion of their Vehicle Rescue Awareness and Operations level certifications this past weekend, courtesy of the Warren County Fire Academy.

A sincere thank you to the academy instructors for their time and expertise, as well as to Rossnagles Towing for their continued generosity in providing both the vehicles and training location.

Outstanding work by all who participated and earned their certifications, your dedication to training and readiness does not go unnoticed

04/29/2026

Congratulations to Captain Bisci on a well deserved retirement!