by Webmaster | Jan 1, 2004 | News
Have you ever wondered what actions your department should undertake in response to changes in the Federal Homeland Security Threat Conditions? In January 2004, FEMA published a Guide for Fire and EMS Services on actions suggested in response to each condition level...
by Webmaster | Jan 1, 2004 | News
The American Heart Association in January presented Saratoga County EMS Council with a Community Training Center award in recognition of outstanding performance, leadership, and professionalism in advancing the mission of the American Heart Association (AHA) and...
by Webmaster | Dec 4, 2003 | News
SEMO notified Saratoga County that they will be conducting an ICS Basic (I-200) course in Kingston on December 4th and 5th. There is no fee for the course. Lodging and transportation are the responsibility of the participant. Details are available on the SEMO website...
by Webmaster | Sep 22, 2003 | News
Jeff Reisner of the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department was recognized as Communications Specialist of the year (see photo below) and Frank Smith of Northside Fire and Saratoga County’s EMS Training Staff was recognized as EMS Instructor of the year. The...
by Webmaster | Aug 12, 2003 | News
Joseph M. Mushinski Jr., 46, friend, colleague, and brother paramedic, died Tuesday, August 12th in Pennsylvania. Joe previously worked at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Ambulance, Malta Ambulance, and SEMS. He will be missed by his many friends in Saratoga County.
by Webmaster | Jul 31, 2003 | News
A presentation on SARS has been scheduled for July 31 at the Fire Training Center. “SARS: What You Need To Know” will be presented by Brenda Naizby of NYS DOH on Thursday, July 31 from 7-9 PM at the Fire Training Center in Ballston Spa. The talk is REMO...
by Webmaster | Jul 15, 2003 | News
The Saratoga County Fair will run from Tuesday, July 15th through Sunday, July 20th, 2003. 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...
by Webmaster | Jul 13, 2003 | News
You are cordially invited to join the members of Galway Ambulance to celebrate the opening of their new headquarters on Sunday, July 13th from 12:00 noon until 4:00 PM. The new station is located at 2175 Galway Road) just down the road from their old quarters....
by Webmaster | Jul 11, 2003 | News
The NYS DOT plans a 10 day closure of Route 7 Eastbound starting Friday, July 11th at 10:00 AM and ending Monday, July 21st at 6:00 AM. This is significant for transports to Troy hospitals originating in Saratoga County as well as for the likely increased traffic that...
by Webmaster | Jul 1, 2003 | News
For the first time ever, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued an EMS specific guideline for infection control practice. The guideline relates to dealing with suspected Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) patients. SARS is a respiratory illness that...
