Egg Harbor Township, NJ, EMT – Rest in Peace & Thank You!

Thank you to the Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey Emergency Management Services Facebook page for making us aware of a very important matter.

Following the completion of his regular 12 hour shift, on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Emergency Management Technician David M. Austin passed away suddenly.

Austin was an EMT for 30 years and he served at different EMS departments in Atlantic and Cape May Counties during his career.

The Egg Harbor Township Emergency Services Facebook page wrote the following beautiful tribute:

If you ever had the opportunity to work with Dave you are a lucky one. Dave possessed a love for helping others and he truly cared for his patients and provided the best care possible. While Dave was quiet, he was one of the smartest guys in the room. he was a dedicated EMT and faithful friend. Dave never stopped perfecting his craft and even obtained his Paramedic certification in Pennsylvania and worked with AMR for a couple of years. David was hired in November of 2022 as a full time EMT for Egg Harbor Township. He is leaving a lasting memory and will be sorely missed. Big Heart, that came with a gentle smile. David M. Austin - 5/27/1972 - 10/01/2024 - Rest in Peace I can speak for all our personnel, you leave us with cherished memories and some big shoes to fill. Look forward to meeting you again one day. Our thoughts and prayers are for his immediate family and his extended EMS family.

The Service for David M. Austin will be released when the details finalized.

SOURCE: Egg Harbor Township Emergency Services Department Facebook page.