Stafford Township Emergency Medical Services

01/02/2026

This evening, Stafford Township will have EMS coverage provided by Great Bay Regional EMS Squad 85 as our members gather for our annual Installation of Officers Dinner. We are grateful to our neighbors to the South for providing this assistance and being outstanding mutual aid partners!

01/01/2026

STAFFORD EMS RECRUITMENT NOW OPEN!

The Stafford Township Emergency Medical Services is seeking certified Emergency Medical Technicians or National Registry EMTs to join our team! As a very active agency, receiving a daily average of over 10 calls for service, we currently rely on a volunteer basis for membership. Apply to our organization now and help make a difference in your community! Check out our website for more information!
https://www.squad38.com/recruitment

01/01/2026

The members of Stafford Township EMS, Squad 38, wish you and your family a Happy and Healthy New Year!! 2025 was a very eventful year for STEMS! Dispatched to over 4,600 calls for service, marking another record breaking year in calls for service. The EMS obligations of our organization would not be possible without the overwhelming dedication from our members and the support from our surrounding mutual aid partners. Thank you all for allowing us to serve you and we look forward to a prosperous 2026!

12/30/2025

Bundle up Stafford.. It’s Back!! 🥶

It might be obvious from all the wind we have, but wind chills will be pushed well down into the teens tonight, with readings near zero in the Poconos.

12/27/2025

Good Morning Stafford. Please use caution out there on untreated surfaces as they may be slippery. Stay safe and have a great day!!

Here is a look at the forecast high temperatures for today (Saturday). For much of our region, temperatures will struggle to get to freezing. As such, any untreated surfaces that are slippery today may continue to be slippery throughout today and tonight. Please be careful if venturing out! If it looks wet, it could be icy!

12/26/2025

Reminder from Stafford Township Department of Public Works:
In preparation for any snowfall pleaseremove all vehicles, trash cans, and portable basketball hoops from the roadway, so that roads can be plowed efficiently.
Any questions or issues, you may contact Stafford Township Public Works at 609-597-1000 ext. 8556 or visit their website at https://www.staffordnj.gov/197/Public-Works.
We thank you for your anticipated cooperation.

12/25/2025

May your holidays be merry and bright, filled with happiness, health, and harmony, as you create unforgettable memories with loved ones! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from your Stafford EMS family!

12/22/2025

12/19/2025

In honor of , we had some work done to our 387 truck, wrapping the entire exterior in an ugly sweater theme! Be sure to look out for this rig racing through town today! 😉

We hope everyone is in great holiday spirits and preparing for some joyous times spent with family, friends, and loved ones!

(Picture is AI)

12/19/2025

Good Morning Stafford and Happy Friday!! Stay dry and stay safe out there!!

Rain and gusty winds will continue across the region for much of Friday morning. These are the predicted rainfall amounts. 💦

12/18/2025

Stafford Township, NJ - The Stafford Township Police Department confirms the recovery of a 19-year-old male who had been reported missing following an incident at the Manahawkin Bridge on November 25, 2025.

Following an extensive multi-agency search effort spanning approximately three weeks, the individual was located during the evening hours of December 17, 2025, in the waters near the Manahawkin Bridge. The New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau located the individual using sonar equipment, and the West Tuckerton Fire Department Dive Team subsequently recovered the body approximately 200 meters north of the bridge.

Family members have been notified. The individual was transported to Community Medical Center in Toms River, where an autopsy will be conducted. The incident remains under investigation, and no further details are being released at this time.

The Stafford Township Police Department extends its sincere appreciation to all agencies and personnel who assisted in the search efforts, including the New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau, West Tuckerton Fire Department, Stafford Township Fire and EMS, and other regional emergency response partners. Their professionalism, dedication, and cooperation were instrumental throughout this operation.

On behalf of the Stafford Township Police Department, we extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the young man during this incredibly difficult time.

If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or is in crisis, help is available. Please contact the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or visit 988lifeline.org for confidential support, available 24 hours a day.