24/7 emergency response for Berlin and Somerset County. For emergencies, call 911.
Volunteer with us

Join Our Team

Make a real difference in your community. No experience required, we train every volunteer for free.

Why volunteer

Serve your community, gain real skills

Volunteering with Berlin EMS means learning life-saving skills, joining a close-knit crew, and answering the call for your neighbors.

Free training

EMT and paramedic certifications at no cost to you, taught by our own instructors.

A real crew

Become part of a team that eats together, trains together and looks out for each other.

Career pathways

Many of our career medics started as volunteers. The experience opens doors in EMS and healthcare.

Your schedule

A few hours a week or full weekends, we build the rotation around your availability.

Find your role

Six ways to serve. Every role starts with training and ends with family.

EMT / paramedic

Respond to medical calls and provide life-saving care. Full EMT certification provided.

Age 18+ · Driver's license · Background check

Paramedic

Deliver advanced life support as part of our ALS crew. Paramedic education supported.

EMT certified · PHRN or medic track · Background check

Driver / support crew

Operate emergency vehicles and keep crews moving on every call.

Age 21+ · Clean driving record · EVOC training

Administrative support

Fundraising, events, communications and the paperwork that keeps us running.

Age 16+ with consent · No medical background needed

Junior volunteer

Ages 16 to 17. Supervised, non-emergency roles that start your path early.

Ages 16-17 · Parent consent · Good standing

Education volunteer

Teach CPR classes and safety programs in schools and community centers.

Age 18+ · Public speaking helpful · Training provided

Four steps from applicant to crew

Apply

Submit the form

Fill out the application below or stop by Station 500 on N. Main Street.

Meet

Interview & orientation

Sit down with our officers, tour the station, ask us anything.

Clear

Background check

Standard screening for every volunteer, plus the paperwork that protects you.

Train

Start your training

Certification at our cost, on a schedule that works with your life.

Ready to start?

Volunteer application

We review applications weekly and respond within 5 to 7 business days.

By submitting, you agree to our privacy policy.

Questions before you commit?

Talk to a real person at the station. No pressure, no obligation.