Phillipsburg Emergency Squad

02/20/2026

02/13/2026

02/12/2026

Valentine's Day is right around the corner!

Know someone with an outstanding warrant? We have just the thing.

Skip the chocolates and flowers - give us a call at 908-835-2002 and send us their location instead.

Our officers will gladly hand-deliver a very special Valentine...complete with a complimentary ride to the Warren County Jail.

Teamwork makes the dream work. ❤️🚓

01/27/2026

The members and officers of the Phillipsburg Emergency Squad would like to sincerely thank the DPW workers of Alpha Borough, Pohatcong Township, Lopatcong Township, and the Town of Phillipsburg, along with the New Jersey Department of Transportation and the Warren County Road Department, for their hard work clearing and maintaining roadways. Your efforts are critical in ensuring our emergency services personnel can respond to every call safely and without incident. We truly appreciate the dedication and long hours you put in to keep our communities moving and safe.

01/24/2026

As you’ve likely heard, snow is expected this weekend. In preparation, the Phillipsburg Emergency Squad (P.E.S.) has increased staffing. Winter weather impacts response times, time on scene, transport, and unit turnaround—this added staffing helps us operate more effectively under these conditions.

Our crews have put in a lot of work this week to ensure we’re ready.

We’ll be here and prepared—but we ask for your help to keep everyone safe. Please keep the following in mind this weekend:

▪️ Road Safety
• Stay off the roads unless travel is absolutely necessary.
• Remove vehicles parked on public roads so Public Works can clear roadways effectively.
• Do not push or shovel snow from driveways into the roadway.
• Fully clear all snow and ice from your vehicle before driving.

▪️ At-Home Oxygen & Medical Device Users
• Familiarize yourself with portable, battery-powered oxygen units or portable tanks before you need them.
• If you have a generator, ensure you know how to safely connect and power your oxygen equipment.
• While we are always here to help, storm conditions can make call volume and response times unpredictable.
• These recommendations apply to any at-home medical devices.

▪️ Ambulance Access
• If you have an attached garage and require an ambulance, please consider having someone available to move a vehicle or ensure adequate space for a stretcher.
• This allows our crews to work in a covered area and safely transfer patients with minimal exposure to the elements.

▪️ Generator Safety
• Use generators only in well-ventilated outdoor areas.
• Never run generators in garages or enclosed spaces—carbon monoxide poisoning is deadly.

Once snowfall begins, please avoid traveling unless absolutely necessary.
Stay safe and warm. ❄️🚑

01/23/2026

❄️❄️❄️ WINTER STORM INFORMATION ❄️❄️❄️

The Phillipsburg Emergency Squad advises residents that a winter storm is forecast to significantly impact our area from Saturday night through Monday morning (Saturday 1/24/26 through Monday 1/26/26). There is potential for significant snowfall, and conditions may deteriorate rapidly.

Residents are strongly encouraged to prepare now for possible disruptions to travel, power, and daily activities. Hazardous travel conditions are expected at times.

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🚨 PARKING, TRAVEL & SNOW EMERGENCY INFORMATION 🚨

🚗 Parking & Snow Emergencies (Lopatcong Township)
• Automatic Activation: A snow emergency begins automatically once 4 inches of snow accumulate on paved streets.
• No Notice Required: The emergency takes effect immediately without a formal declaration.
• Off-Street Parking Required: All vehicles must be removed from streets and parked in driveways or other off-street locations (§ 191-4).
• Plowing Window: Parking restrictions remain in effect until snowfall ends and streets are sufficiently plowed for normal traffic (§ 227-10).
• Towing & Fines: Unoccupied vehicles obstructing snow removal are considered a nuisance and may be towed at the owner’s expense. Parking violations may also result in fines (§ 191-5, § 227-10).

🚨 Pohatcong Township Reminder
• Parking is PROHIBITED on ALL roadways when roads are snow covered.
• Vehicles left on roadways may be ticketed and/or towed to allow emergency and public works crews to operate safely.

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🧹 SIDEWALK & PROPERTY CLEARING REQUIREMENTS
• 12-Hour Rule: Snow and ice must be cleared from sidewalks within 12 hours of daylight after snowfall ends (§ 191-6).
• Apartment Complexes: Property owners must clear all private roadways, parking areas, and walkways within the same 12-hour timeframe (§ 191-6.1).
• Ice Treatment: If ice cannot be removed, it must be treated with sand, salt, or cinders (§ 191-6).
• Medical Waivers: Residents with medical limitations may submit a doctor’s excuse to the Police Chief to request a waiver (§ 191-6) (Lopatcong Twp only)

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🚫 PROHIBITED ACTS & PENALTIES
• No Street Dumping: It is strictly prohibited to throw, pile, or deposit snow or ice into any public roadway or sidewalk (§ 191-7, § 203-1).
• Penalties: Violations may result in fines up to $2,000, jail time, or community service (§ 191-9, § 203-3).
• Daily Offenses: Each day a snow placement violation continues is considered a separate offense (§ 203-3).

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🛑 ADDITIONAL ORDINANCES & RESOURCES

Snow Emergency Routes (Effective if declared)
• Phillipsburg Snow Emergency Routes
• Alpha Borough Snow Emergency Regulations
(Attached)

Municipal Ordinances
• Phillipsburg Town Ordinance – Chapter 545, Article I (Snow & Ice Removal)
https://ecode360.com/11314008 #11314008
• Alpha Borough Ordinance – Chapter 327 (Snow & Ice Removal)
https://ecode360.com/6789365 #6789365
• Pohatcong Township Ordinances
❄️ 271-10 – Temporary Parking Prohibition
https://ecode360.com/9120307
❄️ 228-1 – Removal of Snow Required
https://ecode360.com/9119276
❄️ 228-2 – Removal of Ice Required
https://ecode360.com/9119277

New Jersey Statute
• N.J.S.A. 39:4-77.1 – Snow & Ice Removal From Vehicles
https://law.justia.com/codes/new-jersey/title-39/section-39-4-77-1/

📄 View Local Ordinances Here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J8tStawMRmMtSl-yi2FouV3w4_S_VBB6/view?usp=sharing

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⚠️ SAFETY REMINDERS ⚠️
• Avoid unnecessary travel during the storm
• Remove snow and ice from vehicles before driving
• Check on elderly or vulnerable neighbors
• Allow Public Works and emergency responders to safely perform their duties

The Phillipsburg Emergency Squad thanks you for your cooperation as we work to keep our communities safe, accessible, and prepared. Stay safe and stay warm. ❄️🚑

01/17/2026

***Coverage Area Stations and Information***

Warren County NJ FD/EMS Agencies

15 - Atlantic Mobile Health - EMS
21 - Belvidere - EMS/PD / Goodwill - FIRE
22 - Warren Co Hazmat
23 - Harmony Twp - FIRE/NJSP (EMS 98, 39 and 57)
28 - Mansfield Twp / Mansfield - FIRE/PD
29 - Mansfield Twp / Tri-County - FIRE
33 - Warren Co Fire Marshal
34 - Avantor (Phillipsburg)- FIRE
36 - DSM Nutritional (White Twp) - FIRE
38 - Hope Twp - FIRE/NJSP (EMS 46)
39 - Oxford Twp - FIRE/EMS (76 PD coverage).
41 - Knowlton Twp - FIRE/EMS(Atlantic EMS Provides 24/7 primary coverage)/NJSP
46 - Blairstown - FIRE/EMS/PD (NJSP part-time)
55 - Warren Co Fire Academy
57 - Franklin Twp - FIRE/EMS/NJSP
66 - Warren Co Emergency Management
72 - Liberty Twp / Mountain Lake - FIRE/NJSP(EMS 73)
73 - Independence Twp - FIRE/EMS/PD
74 - Lopatcong Twp / Delaware Park - FIRE(EMS 94)
75 - Pohatcong Twp / Huntington - Fire/PD(EMS 94)
76 - Washington Twp - FIRE/PD(EMS 83)
78 - Hackettstown - FIRE/EMS/PD
82 - Alpha - FIRE (75 PD Coverage) (EMS 94)
83 - Washington Boro - FIRE/EMS (76 PD Coverage)
84 - Frelinghuysen Twp - FIRE/NJSP(EMS 46 and 95)
91 - Allamuchy Twp - FIRE/NJSP (EMS 95)
94 - Phillipsburg - FIRE/EMS/PD
95 - Allamuchy-Green Twp - EMS/NJSP (FD 91)
98 - Greenwich Twp/Stewartsville - FIRE/EMS/PD
99 - NJ Forest Fire Service
EMS 2 - Hunterdon Medical Center MICU (Hampton)
EMS 4 - Hunterdon Medical Center MICU (Lopatcong)
MIC 57, 55, 54, 53 - St Clare’s MICU

—Agencies That Commonly Provide Mutual Aid Coverage in to Warren County—

10 - Easton (Northampton Co)
13 - Hampton (Hunterdon Co)
12 - Glen Gardner (Hunterdon Co)
14 - High Bridge (Hunterdon Co)
15 - Atlantic EMS provides BLS coverage as requested and available.
19 - Lebanon Twp (Hunterdon Co)
25 - Pattenburg (Hunterdon Co)
33 - Portland (Northampton Co)
36 - South Branch (Hunterdon Co)
43 - Bloomsbury (Hunterdon Co)
43 - Lakeland EMS
42 - Stillwater (Sussex Co)
92 - Milford-Holland (Hunterdon Co)

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Hunterdon County NJ FIRE/EMS Agencies

11 - Frenchtown Boro - FIRE/NJSP(EMS by 92E)
12 - Glen Gardner Boro - FIRE/NJSP(EMS by 36E)
13 - Hampton Boro - FIRE/NJSP(EMS by 36E)
14 - High Bridge Boro - FIRE/PD(EMS by 36E)
15 - Holland Twp - FIRE/PD (NJSP Part-Time) (EMS by 92E)
16 - Kingwood Twp - FIRE/EMS/NJSP (Atlantic EMS Partial Coverage)
17 - City of Lambertville - FIRE/PD/EMS(Lambertville-New Hope EMS)
18 - Lebanon Boro - FIRE/NJSP (EMS by 36E)
19 - Lebanon Twp - FIRE/EMS/PD
21 - Raritan Twp - FIRE/PD (EMS by 49E)
22 - Whitehouse - FIRE/EMS
24 - Tewksbury Twp/ Oldwick - FIRE/EMS
25 - Pattenburg - FIRE/EMS/NJSP
26 - West Amwell Twp - FIRE/PD(EMS Coverage depends on area)
32 - Readington - FIRE (EMS by 22E)
33 - Three Bridges - FIRE (EMS by 22E)
34 - Fairmount(Morris Co) - FIRE
36 - South Branch EMS - EMS
43 - Bloomsbury Boro- FIRE(EMS by 25E
44 - Califon Boro- FIRE/EMS
45 - Town of Clinton - FIRE(EMS by 36E)
46 - Clinton Twp/Annandale - FIRE(EMS 36E)
47 - Delaware Twp Fire Co - FIRE(EMS coverage depends on area)
48 - Amwell Valley - FIRE/EMS
49 - Flemington Boro - FIRE/EMS
51 - North Hunterdon Mutual Aid Group - FIRE
57 - Franklin Twp(Warren Co) - FIRE/EMS/NJSP
63 - Pottersville(Somerset Co) - FIRE
68 - NJ Underwater Recovery Unit
74 - Branchburg(Somerset Co) - EMS/PD
82 - Alpha Boro (Warren Co) - FIRE
86 - County OEM
87 - County Fire Marshal
91 - Franklin Twp/Quakertown - FIRE/EMS/PD
92 - Milford Boro- FIRE/EMS/NJSP
97 - Hunterdon Developmental Center - EMS
EMS 1 - Hunterdon Medical Cntr MICU (HMC)
EMS 2 - Hunterdon Medical Cntr MICU (Hampton)
EMS 3 - Hunterdon Medical Cntr MICU (Lambertville)
EMS 4 - Hunterdon Medical Cntr MICU (Lopatcong)

Police Departments

11 - Frenchtown Borough
14 - High Bridge Borough
15 - Holland Township
17 - Lambertville City
19 - Lebanon Township
21 - Raritan Township
22 - Readington Township
24 - Tewksbury Township
26 - West Amwell Township
29 - County Park Police
45 - Clinton Town
46 - Clinton Township
47 - Delaware Township
49 - Flemington Borough
89 - County Prosecutor's Office
91 - Franklin Township
99 - County Sheriff

All other municipalities are covered primarily by NJSP (Kingwood in the South regions, Perryville in the Central regions, and Washington in the North regions).

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Common Terminology Used

1st Due - Means Primary Agency

2nd Due and up - Means the predetermined next due and so forth for the primary agency’s coverage area.

Mutual Aid - Means one agency is assisting in another agency’s primary area.

Staffed - Means an agency has a crew in house ready to respond immediately when a call comes in.

Scramble - Means the agency “should” have members available to respond from home/work.

Dual Alert - Means the agency is not staffed and another agency is automatically dispatched with the primary agency (sometimes this is a staffed truck and sometimes this is a scramble crew).

Full Response - Means all available units from a particular agency are being requested.

County EMS All Call - Means any available ambulance is needed to respond.

2nd Call - Means the agency is already on a call.

BLS(aka EMS)- Basic Life Support (your standard ambulance in this area).

ALS/MICU - Advanced Life Support (EMS 1, 2, 3, 4 or Medic/MIC 57 etc…)

MCI - Mass Casualty Incident, more pts then unit or units on scene can handle. (MCI alarm levels are in place for quicker dispatch)

Tender Task Force Alarm - A determined group of engines and tenders/tankers.

Fire Box - Predetermined apparatus for a fire incident.

Rescue Box - Predetermined apparatus for a tech rescue related incident.

Water Rescue Box - Water related emergency.

Technical Rescue Task Force - A predetermined group of specialized apparatus/equipment/manpower that respond to technical rescue calls(rope/con-space/collapse/major entrapment and so on).

AFA - Activated fire alarm

CO Alarm - Carbon Monoxide alarm

MVA - Motor Vehicle Crash

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Other Tidbits

Not all towns have an EMS agency, however all towns are covered by one….

Examples,

South Branch EMS has primary coverage in Clinton, Clinton Twp, Lebanon, High Bridge, Hampton, Glen Gardner and portions of Union Twp, Franklin Twp and Bethlehem Twp. (They operate out of 4 separate stations throughout those areas)

Quakertown Fire/EMS provides EMS coverage to Franklin Twp and Alexandria Twp.

Washington EMS provides coverage to both the Boro and Twp.

Oxford EMS provides coverage to Oxford and portions of White and Harmony Twps.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all the Officers & Members of the Phillipsburg Emergency Squad

12/31/2025

As we head into the new year, we are proud to introduce our 2026 Officers and Administrative Lineup.

Line Officers:
Chief - James Campbell
Deputy - Sean Dauer
Captain - Andrew Keppler
Lieutenant - Mikayla Zander
Sergeant 1 - Vacant
Sergeant 2 - Joseph Rowe

Administration:
President - Christopher Lee
Vice President - Russell Bogoly Jr.
Secretary - Michelle Warner
Treasurer - Cathy Vaughn
Trustee - Ed Moretti
Trustee - Thomas Seip
Trustee - Tim Burrell

This dedicated group is committed to leading our organization with professionalism, integrity, and teamwork. We look forward to continuing to serve our community and working alongside our mutual aid partners in the year ahead.

Thank you to our members, families, and supporters for your continued trust and support as we move into 2026 together.