Middletown Township EMS Welcomes New Leadership at Annual Reorganization Meeting

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Middletown Township held its annual Reorganization Meeting on January 4, marking an important moment for the community’s emergency services as the Middletown Township Department of EMS officially swore in its leadership team for 2026.

This year, three longtime volunteers — each with years of experience serving residents across the township — stepped into key leadership roles.

Experienced Volunteers Taking the Helm

• Floyd Goldstein was sworn in as Department Chief. Goldstein volunteers with the Fairview First Aid & Rescue Squad and has dedicated many years to emergency response, community outreach, and training initiatives.
• Craig Schwarz was sworn in as Deputy Chief. Schwarz volunteers with the Port Monmouth First Aid Squad, where he has supported countless emergency calls and worked to strengthen coordination between township squads.
• Dan Fowler was sworn in as Assistant Chief. Fowler volunteers with the Lincroft First Aid & Rescue Squad and is known for his commitment to member training, readiness, and community safety programs.

Collectively, the new leadership team brings more than five decades of volunteer service to Middletown Township — experience that township officials say is invaluable.

“These men represent the heart of what volunteer EMS is all about: dedication, professionalism, and service to neighbors,” officials noted during the ceremony. “Their leadership ensures our community remains protected.”

Five Squads — One Mission

The Middletown Township Department of EMS is made up of five volunteer first aid organizations that work together as one coordinated system:

• Middletown First Aid & Rescue
• Port Monmouth First Aid
• Leonardo First Aid & Rescue
• Fairview First Aid & Rescue
• Lincroft First Aid & Rescue

Together, these squads provide 24-hour, 365-day emergency medical coverage to residents and visitors across the township.

Volunteers respond to medical emergencies, vehicle accidents, rescues, community events, and large-scale incidents — often while balancing full-time jobs, families, and school.

Commitment to Training and Readiness

Beyond emergency calls, the department continually invests in ongoing training — including CPR, support coordination, accident response, disaster preparedness, and rescue operations.

This ongoing preparation ensures EMTs and first responders are ready for any situation, from routine calls to major incidents.

A Community Built on Volunteerism

Middletown Township has a long tradition of volunteer emergency services. The Department of EMS serves as a reminder that neighbors helping neighbors still plays a vital role in public safety.

Chief Goldstein and his leadership team emphasized that continued success depends on strong community support and on recruiting future volunteers.

“We are incredibly proud of our volunteers and the sacrifices they make,” leadership stated. “We look forward to continuing our mission of protecting the residents of Middletown.”

Residents interested in volunteering or learning more about local first aid squads are encouraged to visit middletownems.org/join.