News & Announcements

2006 EMS Memorial set for May 17th in Albany

DOH has announced that three EMS Providers who died in the line of duty during 2005 will be added to the NYS EMS Memorial Tree of Life in a service to be held on May 17th, 2006 at 11 am at the Empire State Plaza in Albany. Any agency wishing to send Corps vehicles (ambulances or fly cars) to the service can register to do so with DOH by contacting Donna Gerard at 402-0996 ext 3. Click here for a PDF flyer advertising the Memorial Service. Agency members are encouraged to attend – no registration is required for individuals.

CPR Instructors: Additional Updates Scheduled

Two additional updates for Saratoga County AHA CPR Instructors have been scheduled. All currently certified instructors should attend one of the following sessions in order to continue teaching after June 1st:

  • April 6 (Thurs) – Moreau Emergency Squad 6-10 pm
  • April 25 (Tues) – Wilton EMS 6-10 pm

There is a $20 fee to attend the update. ) from any of the following vendors:

Attendees must pre-register by email to Kathy Barton at cprtrain@nycap.rr.com. Skills testing will be done on the new material. Please bring a pocket mask to the update and a mannequin, if able.

Moreau Seminar Rescheduled

The Homeland Terrorism Seminar in Moreau has been rescheduled for Saturday. March 18th, 2006 in Glens Falls. Cost is $80 per person and includes full day seminar attendance, 7 CME hours, breaks, lunch, a dinner reception with live entertainment and more.