News & Announcements

Effective immediately, Saratoga County EMS has increased the frequency of EMS Radio Announcements to 3 times daily at 08:15, 16:15, and 00:15 hours. The nightly pager test will continue to be conducted at 18:00 hours when possible and will no longer include announcements. This update to the EMS Radio Procedures Manual is available at the Downloads tab above or by clicking here. This change is in response to a request by the EMS Council that information on hospital diversions be more frequently and consistently delivered to County EMS Providers. An analysis of radio traffic indicates that the 18:00 hour is typically too busy for announcements to be conducted. Separating announcements from the pager test will assure greater consistency in getting them read. Changes to page 7 of the Radio Procedures Manual affect only items F and G on that page.

Effective October 12th, 2004 a revised MAP will take effect. Changes developed with the input of numerous providers, administrators, physicians, and aeromedical experts were outlined in a letter mailed to all corps (click here for a copy of the letter) by County EMS Coordinator Mike McEvoy. A quick overview of changes is available in a document accompanying McEvoy’s letter (click here for a highlighted copy of changes). The October 2004 revision of the MA Manual incorporates all changes made since the prior (January 2003) printing. The entire Mutual Aid Manual can be downloaded by clicking here or using the downloads button at the top of this page.

Saratoga County Fire is offering the Emergency Response to Terrorism: Tactical Considerations for EMS starting Wednesday, Sept. 8th at Wilton Emergency Squad. The course will run 4 consecutive Wednesday nights from 7-10 PM. Preregistration is required by calling the Fire Coordinator at 884-4702.

Saratoga County EMS Coordinator Mike McEvoy announced the appointment of two new EMS Deputy Coordinators, effective Friday, July 29th. They are John Stewart of Saratoga Springs and Andre Delvaux of Moreau. John is a firefighter/paramedic with Saratoga Springs Fire Department and is active in several Saratoga County ambulance agencies. He brings over 22 years of EMS experience including 7 years as Division Manager for a commercial ambulance service in the Capital District. Andre is a Registered Nurse and Captain of Moreau Emergency Squad. He brings over 16 years of EMS experience including 10 years as Captain of Moreau. Andre and John were chosen from 32 candidates who submitted resumes. McEvoy noted that he is, “honored to have John and Andre join the EMS Coordinator’s staff.” He asked EMS Leaders to join in welcoming them as they help to serve the EMS providers of Saratoga County. A listing of all Coordinators and their email addresses is posted on the EMS Coordinator page of this website.

The Saratoga County Fair will run from Tuesday, July 13th through Sunday, July 18th, 2004. Gates will be open from 11 AM until midnight each day and certified EMS providers are needed to staff the First Aid Station as well as cover special events. Ambulances are also needed for 6 PM to midnight coverage each evening. For more information, please contact Jeff Reisner at JBR97@aol.com, phone 518-470-7964 or Stan DeLong at G906T@aol.com, phone 518-885-5381, ext 4152 or 518-8582-1090.