ABOUT US

Stafford Township Emergency Medical Services (Squad 38) has proudly served the community since 1951, originally formed as the Stafford Township First Aid Squad. Our mission is to provide exceptional emergency medical care to the residents and visitors of Stafford Township and the surrounding areas. Responsible for a 47-square-mile service area, with approximately 30,000 residents and over 100,000 visitors annually, STEMS currently operates as a 100% VOLUNTEER organization. Averaging over 4,000 calls for service per year, we are responsible for providing coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Our organization is composed entirely of dedicated volunteers who commit countless hours to serving their community, ensuring a Basic Life Support (BLS) unit is readily available. Through ongoing training and professional development, our members continuously strengthen the skills necessary to deliver the highest quality of care that Stafford Township relies on.

We are committed to developing and continuously improving a comprehensive emergency medical system—one that ensures rapid, appropriate response and consistently high standards of patient care.

Care to donate? Stafford Township EMS relies heavily on funding from our generous contributors. Your donation allows us to fulfill our mission of providing professional pre-hospital care to the residents and visitors of Stafford Township. There are many ways to send a donation to us, one of them being online. If you would like to donate, please click the link below! Thank you for your support!

2025 Calls For Service

4,625

As of 12.31.25

Stafford Township Emergency Medical Services responds to more than 4,000 calls for service annually. This overview highlights a selection of incidents handled during the 2025 calendar year.

1,300

Routine Medical Emergencies (i.e. General Weakness, Illness)

703

Fall Victims & Traumatic Injuries

407

Unconscious Person / Fainting

179

Motor Vehicle Accidents / Vehicular Related Injuries