EMS students are trained annually in 3 major programs at the Bergen County EMS Training Center: Emergency Medical Technician, Rescue and Hazardous Materials. The EMS Training Center in Paramus continues to offer the highest possible level of education and training to the ambulance and rescue community of Bergen County.

With the support and encouragement of the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, the Board of Technical Education initiated the Emergency Medical Services Training Center in February 1976. Without a building of its own, the staff of 9 instructors led by the director, Robert Chais, utilized classroom facilities in the Bergen Technical High Schools. The first class hosted by the EMS Training Center hosted 27 students. By year's end, 323 students had graduated the ambulance certification program being offered at the center.

The EMS Training Center Building, dedicated on October 27, 1991, greatly enhanced the capabilities of the program and enables the center to offer higher levels of training to the ambulance and rescue community of Bergen County.

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 needed to act quickly in an emergency.

Led by experienced, certified instructors, our hands-on training covers the latest AHA guidelines, including adult, child, and infant CPR, AED use, and choking relief. We provide a supportive, interactive learning environment to ensure every participant leaves prepared to make a difference when it matters most.

Join us and take an important step toward saving lives in your workplace, home, and community.