24 hours a day, 365 day year, that Galloway Township Ambulance Squad provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to the residents and visitors of Galloway Township & Port Republic.  We also provide back up EMS to all the surrounding communities including, but not limited to: Absecon City, Atlantic City International Airport, Egg Harbor City, Egg Harbor Township and Hamilton Township.

• WHAT IS 9-1-1?
  9-1-1 is a three-digit telephone number that you can call 24 hours a day for police, fire or emergency medical services.

  According to nationwide statistics, it can take up to 2 1/2 minutes to find your telephone directory and another 30 seconds to locate the correct number. In an emergency, 3 minutes is a long time, time that can be saved by remembering to call 9-1-1.

• WHEN TO CALL 9-1-1
  9-1-1 is to be used for emergencies only. If you believe that you or someone else is in immediate danger or there is threat to property call 9-1-1.

  • You or someone else requires medical attention, an ambulance and/or paramedic unit.

  • You or someone else is in fear of being injured, killed or having property damaged.

  • You or someone else thinks there may be a fire, or hazardous material situation.

  • You need to report a major crime, and an immediate response is required to make an arrest, care for injured, or stop a situation from escalating further. Examples might include but are not limited to a domestic dispute, burglary, robbery, assault and theft.

• WHEN NOT TO CALL 9-1-1

  • To request general information

  • to obtain weather reports

  • to ask for directions

  • for keys locked in a vehicle (unless someone is inside)

  • to report power outages or water repairs
     

• WHAT DO I NEED TO DO WHEN I USE 9-1-1
  9-1-1 is only a telephone number. Quick response depends on the important information that you provide. The 9-1-1 Telecommunicator will ask you a series of question. Remain calm and be prepared to provide the following information:

  • Where is your emergency - yes, your name, address, and phone number does appear on the computer terminal when you call 9-1-1. This information must be verified for your sake and that of the patient (There is the possibility that the information provided has an error).

  • What is the emergency.

  • What is the telephone number you are calling from (this is needed in case the connection would be lost or the responding unit is unable to locate you, we can recontact you.

  If you are calling for a medical emergency be prepared to provide the following additional information.

  • What is wrong with the patient.

  • What is the age of the patient - age is one determining factor for type of response and type of treatment (example: an infant choking would require a different method of treatment than the older patient)

  • What is the gender of the patient - gender is an important factor in determining type of treatment and response

  • Is the patient conscious

  • Is the patient breathing

  HELPFUL TIPS

  • Post your address, phone number and the closest intersection to your home by each telephone for anyone (baby-sitter, friend, visitor and family members) to be able to give the vital information needed for quick response.

  • Be sure your house number is visible from the street or clearly posted where your driveway joins the main road.