Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Services
Bound Brook Emergency Medical Services (EMS) became an official municipal department in 2023, launching operations as a state-licensed Basic Life Support agency following certification by the New Jersey Department of Health. In its first year, the department responded to nearly 1,200 emergency calls and provided medical support at numerous community events, while also assisting the Borough’s police and fire departments. Bound Brook EMS operates at no direct cost to residents or visitors and continues to grow in its mission to deliver high-quality care. The department provides coverage daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. and is dispatched through Somerset County Communications as Station 4 EMS. Its fleet includes two ambulances and a supervisor’s rapid response vehicle.
Contact Information
Michael Lapotasky
EMS Director
732-356-0800 x669
Bound Brook EMS
Serving the residents and visitors of Bound Brook with professional, compassionate, emergency medical care.
What We Do
Emergency Medical Response
The primary mission of Bound Brook EMS is the rapid provision of emergency medical care to people experiencing illness or injury.
When an emergency call is received, EMS personnel respond to the scene, assess the patient, establish immediate medical priorities, provide appropriate Basic Life Support, stabilize the patient, and determine the need for continued care and transportation.
The Borough's definition of emergency medical services encompasses services provided to a potentially ill or injured person in response to a call for service, including emergency transportation. The department's authorized BLS capabilities include patient stabilization, airway management, CPR, hemorrhage control, initial wound care, fracture stabilization, victim extrication, and other recognized prehospital emergency medical procedures.
Bound Brook EMS personnel may encounter a wide range of emergencies, including:
- Cardiac emergencies and cardiac arrest
- Respiratory emergencies
- Stroke and neurological emergencies
- Traumatic injuries
- Motor vehicle collisions
- Falls
- Serious bleeding and traumatic injuries
- Diabetic and other medical emergencies
- Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
- Drug overdoses and poisonings
- Pediatric emergencies
- Behavioral and psychiatric emergencies
- Heat- and cold-related emergencies
- Water-related emergencies
- Mass-casualty incidents
- Public events and large gatherings
- Emergencies requiring coordination with police, fire, rescue, and other agencies
The objective in every case is the same: provide prompt, professional prehospital care and give the patient the best possible opportunity for a positive outcome.
Coordination With Bound Brook's Public-Safety Agencies
Bound Brook EMS does not operate independently of the Borough's broader emergency-response system. EMS personnel routinely function alongside the Bound Brook Police Department, Bound Brook Fire Department, Bound Brook Rescue Squad, Office of Emergency Management, and neighboring mutual-aid agencies.
This integrated approach is particularly important during complex incidents.
At a structure fire, for example, EMS personnel may establish a medical group or rehabilitation capability for firefighters while simultaneously remaining prepared to treat civilians. At a motor vehicle collision, EMS works with police and fire personnel to provide patient care while the scene is secured and extrication operations are conducted. During major public events, EMS can provide dedicated medical resources and coordinate with Incident Command and other public-safety agencies.
Patient Care and Transportation
Bound Brook EMS provides emergency ambulance services as part of its mission to deliver prehospital medical care.
EMS personnel evaluate and treat patients at the scene, provide appropriate stabilization, and, when medically indicated and authorized, transport patients to an appropriate medical facility.
The department's responsibilities extend beyond simply providing transportation. Modern EMS is a healthcare discipline in which the period between the onset of an emergency and arrival at the hospital can be critical. EMTs therefore serve as the initial link between the patient, the emergency medical system, and the hospital.
Through assessment, treatment, monitoring, communication, and transportation, Bound Brook EMS personnel help bridge that gap.
Community and Special-Event Services
The role of Bound Brook EMS extends beyond traditional 9-1-1 emergency response.
The department can serve as an important medical resource during community events, public gatherings, planned activities, and incidents that require dedicated emergency medical coverage.
This capability is particularly important for a community such as Bound Brook, where public events can bring together large numbers of residents and visitors. Dedicated EMS resources can provide rapid medical evaluation and intervention while also reducing the impact of an event-related emergency on the Borough's normal emergency response system.
Community Resources
Emergency - Police/Fire/EMS
Call 911 for any life-threatening emergency, serious injury, cardiac arrest, stroke symptoms, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, or other situation requiring immediate emergency assistance.
988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline
Learn MoreThe 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential crisis support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call or Text: 988
NJ 211 Community Information
Learn MoreNJ 2-1-1
Community Information & Referral
NJ 211 connects New Jersey residents with local resources for:
- Housing
- Food assistance
- Utility assistance
- Healthcare
- Mental health services
- Substance-use services
- Transportation
- Senior services
- Disability services
- Family services
- Emergency assistance
Dial: 211
Somerset County Health Department
Learn MoreThe Somerset County Department of Health serves as the local health department for Bound Brook and provides public-health services including health education, nursing, disease prevention, communicable-disease control, maternal and child health, adult health programs, environmental health, and emergency preparedness.
Address:
27 Warren Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
Phone: (908) 231-7155
Services Include:
- Immunizations
- Communicable-disease prevention
- Public-health nursing
- Health screenings
- Maternal & child health services
- Adult health services
- Tuberculosis services
- Health education
- Emergency prepardness
- Environmental health
Somerset County Human Services
Zufall Health - Somerville
Zufall Health is a federally qualified community health center providing accessible healthcare services, including primary care, pediatrics, women's health, preventive care, vaccinations, dental care, and behavioral-health services. The Somerset County Department of Health partners with Zufall to provide several community health programs.
Address:
Somerville Health Center
71 Fourth Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
Phone: (908) 526-2335
Services Include:
- Adult primary care
- Pediatric care
- Women's health
- Preventative healthcare
- Vaccinations
- Dental care
- Behavioral health
- Family planning
- Health screenings
- HIV testing
- Care for uninsured and underinsured patients
Richard Hall Community Health & Wellness
Richard Hall provides behavioral-health services for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, including counseling, treatment for co-occurring mental-health and substance-use disorders, psychiatric services, outreach, and recovery support.
Address:
500 North Bridge Street
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Phone: (908) 526-2335
Mental Health Information: (908) 725-2800
PESS - Psychiatric Emergency Screening
Learn More24 hours a day / 7 days a week
PESS provides emergency psychiatric screening and crisis assessment services.
Phone: (908) 526-4100
If there is an immediate threat to life or safety, call 911.
Family and Community Services of Somerset County
Learn MoreA local nonprofit providing counseling and behavioral-health services, including services related to mental health, substance use, trauma, families, and other life challenges.
Address:
339 West 2nd Street
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
Phone: (732) 356-1082
NJ Addiction Services Hotline
Learn MoreNew Jersey Addiction Services Hotline
24 hours a day / 7 days a week
The hotline can provide information and referrals for substance-use treatment and recovery services.
Phone: 1-844-276-2777
Narcan/Naloxone
Learn MoreNaloxone (Narcan) can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose.
Somerset County provides information about Narcan education and training opportunities, including free training opportunities through partner organizations
For an active suspected opioid overdose, call 911 immediately and administer naloxone if available and appropriate.
Food Bank Network of Somerset County
Learn MoreThe Food Bank Network provides food assistance to Somerset County residents and operates facilities in Bound Brook.
Main Pantry / Warehouse:
7E Easy Street
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
The organization provides access to groceries and other food resources for eligible Somerset County residents.
Phone: (732) 560-1813
Somerset County Food Assistance
Learn MoreSomerset County maintains information regarding food pantries, food-access programs, and other nutritional resources.
Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services
Learn MoreThe Office on Aging & Disability Services connects older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and families with programs and services designed to support independent living and quality of life.
Resources may include:
- Senior wellness centers
- Nutrition programs
- Transportation
- Caregiver assistance
- Disability services
- Information and referral
- Social services
- Community programs
Phone: (908) 704-6346
Housing & Homelessness Assistance
Individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability can contact NJ 211 for information and referral to available emergency and community resources.
Dial 211 or click here to learn more.
Somerset County also provides housing and human-services resources through its Department of Human Services. Click here to learn more.
Somerset County Social Services
Learn MoreThe Somerset County Board of Social Services can assist eligible residents with public-assistance programs and referrals, including food assistance and healthcare-related benefits.
Address:
73 East High Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
Phone: (908) 526-8800
Family & Children's Services
Learn MoreSomerset County provides numerous resources for children, families, youth, and parents through its Department of Human Services.
For emergencies involving an immediate threat to a child's safety, call 911.
Somerset County Veterans Services
Learn MoreThe County provides assistance and referrals to veterans and their families concerning benefits, healthcare, housing, employment, and other available resources.
Phone: (908) 704-6329
Extreme Weather Resources
Learn MoreDuring periods of extreme heat or cold, Somerset County maintains information about available warming and cooling centers and other emergency resources.
Residents should never hesitate to call 911 for symptoms of a potentially life-threatening heat- or cold-related emergency.
NJ Poison Control
Learn More24-Hour Poison Hotline
Call for suspected poisonings, medication errors, chemical exposures, or other potential poisoning emergencies.
If the patient is unconscious, having a seizure, having difficulty breathing, or otherwise critically ill, call 911 immediately.
Hospital & Medical Care
For serious or life-threatening emergencies, call 911 rather than attempting to drive yourself or another person to a hospital.
For non-life-threatening medical conditions, residents should consider contacting their primary-care provider, an appropriate urgent-care facility, or another qualified healthcare professional.
For healthcare access and referral assistance click here.
Somerset County Human Services Resource Guide
Resource GuideSomerset County maintains a comprehensive Human Services Resource Guide containing information about community organizations and services throughout the County.
The County's resource guide includes information covering behavioral health, substance use, housing, food assistance, healthcare, disability services, senior services, utility assistance, and other community programs.
A Message From Bound Brook EMS:
Bound Brook EMS believes that health begins long before an emergency occurs.
Knowing where to find medical care, mental-health assistance, food, housing support, addiction services, senior resources, and other community programs can help prevent problems from becoming emergencies.
We encourage residents to save these resources and share them with family members, friends, neighbors, and caregivers.
If you need help finding the right resource, start with NJ 211.
If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911.
The resources above are provided for informational and referral purposes. Inclusion on this page does not constitute endorsement by Bound Brook EMS or the Borough of Bound Brook. Programs, eligibility requirements, telephone numbers, hours, and availability may change. Please contact the individual organization directly to confirm current information.