News & Announcements
EMT-Intermediate Course at Easton Greenwich
Washington County EMS announced an EMT-I course starting September 3, 2002 at the Easton Greenwich Rescue Squad (Rte 29 in Greenwich). The course will run Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact Mark Spiezio for further info by email at pmspiez@nycap.rr.com or by phone at (518) 677-3794.
Adirondack Community College Offers Con-Ed Videos
ACC is offering copies of health-related video conferences at a cost of $5 shipping and handling per tape. A list of tapes currently available is on the ACC ConEd website.
Looking for an exciting career?
The Albany Medical Center Cardio-Pulmonary Surgery ICU is looking for motivated emergency service personnel to work as cardiac patient care associates. There are full and part time job openings, all shifts available with flexible scheduling. 36 or more hours per week eligible for full time benefits including health & dental insurance plus paid time off. Call Susan Dillon at 262-3141 for more information.
Kathy Barton honored for work at Ground Zero
Kathy Barton, Chairperson of the Saratoga County EMS Council and Deputy County EMS Coordinator was honored by NYS Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno as one of New York’s Women of Distinction. The award was made for Kathy’s work with the USART Team at Ground Zero. Click here for Senator Bruno’s press release. Congratulations to Kathy on this most excellent achievement!
Sherry Doubleday receives Governor’s Award
Sherry Doubleday, Assistant Captain of General Schuyler Rescue Squad was one of 12 women selected for the “Capital Women Sustaining the American Spirit” award presented March 19th in a special ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion in Albany. “A member of the General Schuyler Rescue Squad for 17 years, Sherry has served as Assistant Captain for the past two years. Her time and energy as an EMT have touched countless lives and inspired others to lend their talents to the organization. Her efforts truly reflect the tradition of the brave, the proud, and the courageous women who exemplify excellence in EMS in New York State.” Congratulations to Sherry on this outstanding achievement!