(Credit: medic124.org)
At the heart of Bucks County, Point Pleasant-Plumsteadville EMS stands as a testament to what dedication, adaptability and neighborly care can accomplish.
Now, the agency known as Medic 124 is looking for new paramedics to help carry its mission forward — and to keep the red lights of its Type 1 and Type 3 medic units flashing in service of others.
With competitive pay, weekend shift differentials, a 401(k) for qualified employees, and cutting-edge equipment like Stryker power stretchers and LIFEPAK 15 defibrillators, this Advanced Life Support (ALS)-only 911 agency offers more than just a job — it offers a career in a progressive, tight-knit rural EMS system. An ALS-only 911 agency means only ALS ambulances are dispatched in response to 911 calls.
Interested applicants can email [email protected] or [email protected] for more information.
From coffee urns to cardiac monitors: A legacy built on service
The story of Medic 124 began with two grassroots rescue squads — Squad 124 and Squad 177 — both born out of fire companies and the goodwill of their communities, according to the PPPEMS website.
In Plumsteadville, it all began in 1956 with a $1 ambulance from Dublin Fire Company and a small volunteer crew dispatched by telephone. By 1980, the squad was operating a full-fledged rescue truck complete with a generator and a coffee urn — a luxury at the time, per the website.
Meanwhile, Squad 177 emerged in 1975 thanks to a $25,000 bequest from the estate of Myrtle May DeLong, who wanted an ambulance to serve the Point Pleasant area, according to the website.
Within months, more than 100 community members had pledged support. Their first call came on October 7, 1975, with ambulance 1776 leading the charge.
By 1998, the two squads joined forces, forming Point Pleasant-Plumsteadville EMS. One year later, they purchased property on Stump Road and opened Station 124, a purpose-built base of operations designed to support a growing ALS and BLS response system.
(Credit: Medic124.org)Modern care, rural coverage
Today, Medic 124 provides both Advanced and Basic Life Support services to portions of Plumstead Township, Tinicum Township, Hilltown Township, Bedminster Township, Dublin Borough and New Britain Township.
Staffed 24/7 by a blend of career professionals and dedicated volunteers, per its website, the agency is backed by progressive medical direction, meaning physicians and EMS leaders collaborate to provide care that meets the unique needs of the area’s rural population.
Point Pleasant-Plumsteadville EMS also has progressive medical direction: EMS physicians and agencies collaborate to develop customized, comprehensive pre-hospital care programs tailored to the unique needs of each community.
Applicants must hold Pennsylvania paramedic certification and be trained in CPR, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), as well as certified as an Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator (EMSVO). Applicants must also have a clean background and driving history.
In return, they will join a team with a proud history of service and a future committed to innovation and community connection.
To donate or learn more, visit: medic124.org/donate-1.
