EMS Week takes place annually during the third week of May.  At Hackensack University Medical Center, we take this opportunity to celebrate the role EMS plays in the delivery of health care outside of the hospital.  The Annual EMS Awards Dinner brings together EMS providers and Hackensack University Medical Center leaders and clinicians to recognize how EMS contributes to the care provided to patients before and after reaching the hospital.

EMS Excellence Award

Throughout the year, EMS Excellence Award nominations can be submitted to recognize excellence in patient care given by police, fire, and EMS professionals, as well as laypersons that make a contribution that impacts the outcome of an emergency medical incident.

EMS Outstanding Service Award

In addition to recognizing clinical excellence, Hackensack University Medical Center recognizes that community service and leadership are the key to successful programs and partnerships.  In 2016 we began the EMS Outstanding Service Award to recognize EMS leaders.  The EMS Outstanding Service Award is given to one individual who exemplifies commitment and dedication to the profession of EMS.

All nominations must be received by Hackensack University Medical Center no later than April 15th.

EMS Scholarships

Hackensack University Medical Center and the 24th District of the New Jersey State First Aid Council are pleased to announce that they are offering scholarships to deserving students. This is the 20th year that Hackensack University Medical Center and the 24th District have teamed up to help scholars and EMTs from our area. Students can apply for any of the scholarships.

The Scholarship Committee has the final determination in awarding the scholarships. All parts of the scholarship must be mailed certified/return receipt requested and post marked no later than April 16, 2021. Applications should be mailed to Mr. Chuck Parodi, 48 West Grove Avenue, Maywood, New Jersey 07607-1548. Any further inquiries can be answered by calling 201-843-6966.

Our scholarships

For all scholarships, applicants must be a graduating high school senior or presently attending a college or vocational school. The applicant must be an EMT certified riding member of an EMS squad or child of an EMT certified riding member of an EMS squad.

Emil Yannetti Scholarship

This scholarship is open only to persons whose squad is a member of the 24th District, NJSFAC. The requirements are the same as listed above for the Robert D. Cirri Memorial Scholarship.

Mary and Edward Ehrenberg Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored and given in memory of Mary and Edward Ehrenberg of Paramus, New Jersey by their daughter Irene A. Fortunato and grandson, Edward P. Abramov. Longtime residents of Paramus, NJ, they collectively lived 180 years and in later life depended heavily on their town’s EMS services. Preference will be given to applicants who are members of the Paramus Volunteer Ambulance Corps or Paramus Emergency Medical Services followed by neighboring EMS Council of New Jersey squads. This scholarship is open to all persons whose squads are members in good standing with the NJSFAC. Those applicants for this scholarship should follow the requirements listed under the above Robert D. Cirri Memorial Scholarship.

Robert D. Cirri Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is named in honor of Robert D. Cirri. Robert was a per-diem paramedic at Hackensack University Medical Center and a Port Authority police officer who lost his life on 9/11. Applicants may be a graduating high school senior or presently attending a college or vocational school. The applicant must be an EMT certified riding member of an EMS squad or child of an EMT certified riding member of an EMS squad.

William DeLooper Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored and given by VCI Emergency Vehicles Specialists of Berlin, New Jersey. The scholarship is open to all persons whose squads are members in good standing with the NJSFAC.

V.E. Ralph EMT Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored and given by V.E. Ralph Emergency Medical Products of Kearny, New Jersey. The scholarship is open to all persons whose squads are members in good standing with the NJSFAC.