Please contact your legislators to support EMS in NYS. There are 18 days left in this legislative session! Counties, Legislators, and Emergency Medical Service Professionals Unveil Legislative Package to ‘Rescue EMS’ https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-legislators-unveil-legislative-package-to-rescue-ems/ The “Rescue EMS” package includes the following legislation: 4020-B (Mayer) / A.3392-B (Otis) – This comprehensive legislative package allows special taxing districts to...
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New York State EMS Memorial Rescheduled for Fall 2024
Dear EMS Community Members, Since its establishment in 2004, the New York State Emergency Medical Services Memorial in Albany has stood as a solemn tribute to the brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty as an EMS provider. Each year, we honor these heroes by adding a star of life...
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NYC REMAC Public Notice-Proposed Revisions
The Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee (REMAC) of New York City Prehospital Treatment Protocols define the minimum standard of care provided to patients by Certified First Responders (CFRs), Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), and Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic (AEMT-Ps) in New York City. These protocols reflect both the curriculum and certification requirements of the New York...
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Asphalt City in Theaters
Asphalt City follows Ollie Cross (Tye Sheridan), a young paramedic assigned to the NYC night shift with an uncompromising and seasoned partner Gene Rutkovsky (Sean Penn). The dark nights reveal a city in crisis; Rutkovsky guides Cross, as each 911 call is often dangerous and uncertain, putting their lives on the line every day to...
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Special Screening of Asphalt City at SUNY WCC
SUNY Westchester invites everyone to a special early director’s screening of Asphalt City, which depicts the struggles of a rookie who is paired with a seasoned paramedic in NYC. The film takes a hard yet honest look at the stressors and harsh reality of mental health in EMS. After the screening, there will be a...
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CME on Vital Signs EMS Academy-Week of March 18, 2024
Vital Signs EMS Academy Educational content delivered in a more advanced way. We aim to enhance the quality of learning by being flexible while improving efficiency and effectiveness. The courses and modules have been created with you in mind. We understand that EMS providers have non-traditional schedules. Vital Signs EMS Academy aims to meet your...
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Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project (PPRP): Assessment & Toolkits
For the past decade, the National Pediatric Readiness Project has supported emergency departments in improving their preparedness to care for sick and injured children. The program’s core tenets include an assessment, a private gap report, and a free tool kit that offers support to improve in areas of deficit. Starting in May 2024, the National Prehospital Pediatric...
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NYS Certified Instructor Update & Instructor Development Workshop March 30, 2024
An in-person CIU and CME course will take place on March 30, 2024, at the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services Training Center. It is $20 for those participating in the CIU (please bring exact change or check) and pre-registration is mandatory. A light breakfast will be provided. For more information and to register, use...