PennDell Middletown seeks volunteers, highlights training and incentives

A representative of PennDell Middletown Emergency Services appealed to Middletown residents to consider volunteering, outlining training, duties and incentives.

Dr. Jerry (who identified himself as a longtime volunteer and as having served in medical‑director roles in the past) told the board he has volunteered with PennDell Middletown for roughly 37 years and described the organization as a combined career-and‑volunteer EMS provider since 1959 with two stations covering about a 25‑square‑mile area and more when mutual aid is included. He said the organization responds to just over 6,000 calls annually and offers volunteer roles that range from ambulance crew to standby event coverage, building maintenance and administrative support.

Jerry described volunteer training offerings — from basic CPR through paramedic certification — and community education such as CPR and Stop the Bleed courses. He noted a length‑of‑service award program that can put dollars toward a retirement fund, a township volunteer incentive program that Middletown supports and group term life insurance for members. “If you’ve ever thought about giving back to the community… come check us out,” he said, directing residents to a QR code and a website for sign‑up and providing his contact information for follow‑up.

The presentation was part of the board’s recognitions and announcements portion of the meeting and included a request for broader community support; no funding decisions or formal board actions were recorded in the provided transcript segments.