Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization (FDRHPO), in partnership with Adirondack Health Institute (AHI) and the North Country Digital Inclusion Coalition (NCIDC), is working to strengthen digital inclusion and digital equity across Northern New York through support from New York State’s ConnectALL Digital Equity Program Capacity Grant. The initiative, known as North Country Connect-to-Tech (NC2T), is designed to help residents gain access to the internet, devices, tec

Legislation to increase the NYS volunteer tax credit from $200 t0 $800 was passed by both the NYS Senate and Assembly earlier this week. The next and last step in the legislative process is for the Legislature to forward the bill to Governor Hochul for signature into law. NYSVARA is grateful to the members of the New York State legislature for recognizing the tremendous dedication of EMS and fire volunteers and taking this major step to support recruitment and retention. N

LifeNet Flight Nurse/Paramedic, Rod Kester, speaks with students on the landing zone at Carthage Area Hospital during the 2025 Summer MASH Camp. (Holly Boname/FDRHPO) Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization (FDRHPO) is expanding our popular Summer MASH Camp program for 2026, adding two new locations – the North Country Family Health Center (NoCo) and a first‑of‑its‑kind Army Medical experience through Fort Drum’s MEDDAC. The additions mark a significant step in FDRHPO

The Henderson Fire District in Henderson, New York is seeking a full‑time Operations Coordinator to support both fire and EMS operations. This role blends administrative leadership with hands‑on emergency response, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment. The position begins August 17, 2026, with a negotiable salary based on experience. The Operations Coordinator will help manage personnel scheduling, maintain records, oversee train

The Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization EMS Program Agency, through its strong partnership with Fort Drum, is proud to offer EMS professionals across the North Country a unique, hands-on training opportunity designed to strengthen clinical skills and enhance regional emergency response capabilities. This collaboration makes it possible to host Fort Drum EMS Training Day on Saturday, June 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Bridgewater-Vaccario Medical Simulatio

Pediatric DKA is one of those high‑risk, low‑frequency calls where small missteps can make a big difference. This month’s UVM HealthNet Transport Grand Rounds brings you a session designed specifically to help EMS and transport clinicians manage these patients safely and confidently. The talk,“ Pediatric DKA: Managing it in transport … without making it worse,” will be led by L.T. Arnold, MHM, BSN, RN, CCRN, CFRN, C‑NPT, EMT, a highly experienced flight nurse with more than 1

Vital Signs EMS Academy is offering Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits through the Vital Signs Academy. Each week, new content is released to support all certification levels, including CFR, EMT, AEMT, EMT-CC, paramedics, and instructors such as CLIs and CICs. Course offerings span core, mandatory non-core, and additional topics, ensuring comprehensive coverage of both foundational and advanced clinical concepts. For the week of May 4, EMS providers can participate in

The North Country REMSCO Spring Fling Conference, in partnership with Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization’s (FDRHPO) EMS Program Agency, reached a significant milestone in 2026, celebrating 25 years of advancing emergency medical services education, collaboration, and excellence across the North Country and New York State. Held April 17–18 at the Edgewood Resort & Conference Center in Alexandria Bay, the two-day conference brought together more than 120 EMS provid