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 be created to fund EMS services. In addition, this legislation would recognize EMS as an essential service and provide reforms to the Emergency Medical Services Council. 5000 (May) / A.4077 (Lupardo) – This legislation would remove EMS services from the real property tax cap, which would...
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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 to commemorate their service and sacrifice. With over 100 names inscribed, the memorial holds deep significance for our EMS community. Recognizing the need for expansion due to space constraints, nearly two years ago, the SEMSCO and the department embarked on a journey to expand the...
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 State Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and the Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee (REMAC) of New York City. The REMAC of New York City has proposed revisions to the current regional Prehospital Treatment Protocols. Deleted language is BOLD RED AND STRUCK-OUT —...
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 help others. Cross soon discovers firsthand the chaos and awe of a job that careens from harrowing to heartfelt, testing his relationship with Rutkovsky and the ethical ambiguity that can be the difference between life and death. This film takes a hard yet honest look...
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 Q&A with film director Hean Stephane Sauvaire. All are welcome to attend this special opportunity. Tuesday, March 26, 2024 from 6:00pm-9:00pm at SUNY Westchester Valhalla Gateway Center, Davis Auditorium. 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY 10595 Register to attend with this link or see attached flyer:...
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 educational needs with self-paced, live online classes. You can earn Continuing Medical Education hours. Vital Signs Academy has new content each week for every EMS provider in New York State. You can continue to learn and expand your medical knowledge. Vital Signs EMS Academy online...