Upstate University Medical Center will be holding an Advanced Burn Life Support class at the Clark Burn Center on February 27, 2026. The Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) Provider Course is an eight-hour course for physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, therapists, and paramedics. This live, hands-on course is designed to provide the "how-to" of emergency care for the burn patient through the first 24-hour critical time period. Following a series of l

Attention All Agencies: NYS has announced that NEMSIS Critical Patch 6 is now required for all ePCR submissions. Agencies utilizing either the Central Elite ImageTrend or any of the NYS ImageTrend Ambulance, ALSFR, or BLSFR Portals, no action is needed at this time. Agencies using their own software vendors (emsCharts, iPCR, Cloud, ESO, etc.) should contact your software vendors and ensure they have implemented this update into your systems to avoid any disruption to your ePC

Vital Signs EMS Academy continues to support New York State EMS providers with flexible, high-quality education designed for real-world schedules. This week’s webinars feature focused sessions on pediatric toxicology, capnography, and instructor lesson planning—offering valuable CME opportunities for all levels of providers. Featured Sessions: Approach to the Poisoned Pediatric Patient  – Vince Calleo Cracking the Code: Pediatric Capnography for EMS Providers  – Chris Ebright

Clarkson University is offering a new EMT course from January 12 to April 25, giving future first responders the skills and knowledge they need to begin a rewarding career in emergency medical services.

The Full-Time Paramedic will deliver advanced life support (ALS) care in emergency and non-emergency settings, working closely with a dedicated crew. Responsibilities include responding to medical calls, patient assessment and stabilization, safe ambulance operation, accurate documentation, and participation in ongoing training and community outreach.

FDRHPO EMS Program Agency would like to thank those who have already responded and to remind those who haven't that there is still time to submit your response. Are you interested in becoming an AHA Instructor? North Country Community College is currently seeking interest in becoming an AHA Instructor. If interested, please complete their Interest Form by clicking HERE.

FDRHPO EMS Program Agency would like to remind all Mountain Lakes EMS providers that the ALS annual skills and CME form is due by January 31, 2026. Please submit the completed form and card copies to paperwork@fdrhpo.org . Download the form here:

Albany Med Regional will be holding its December Conference on Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 0800-0900, focusing on "Recognizing Red Flags: Pediatric Maltreatment Screening in the Emergency Department and Consideration for Higher Level Transfer," presented by Kaylin Dawson, Forensic Program Manager for the Division of Forensic Medicine at Albany Medical Center.     This presentation will be conducted through Microsoft Teams. Click HERE to join the meeting. EMS:   To receive CME Cr

Keep yourself, your team, and the public safe this fall and year-round.

The Division of State EMS is pleased to notify you that Policy Statement 25-09 Supraglottic Airway Implementation for BLS Practitioners has been posted to our webpage.   Bureau of EMS Policy Statements and SEMAC Advisories   A few things to keep in mind as you review and implement this policy statement with your agency:   Agencies that were approved under the pilot program do not need to resubmit for authorization. When your agency certification expires, you may be required t

The NYS Department of Health November Education Town Hall has been cancelled.

When using Pulsara, please upload your images under “Chief Complaint / Notes” — this makes them much easier to locate.

The Division of State EMS has approved and released the following policy statements, which may be found at the following link: Please share these policy statements widely. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Education and Training Unit at this email address: ems.education@health.ny.gov . Thank you for all you do for the EMS profession and for your service to our communities! Be safe and well! Division of State Emergency Medical Services New York State Departmen

Guilfoyle Ambulance is currently accepting applications for Full-Time and Part-Time Paramedics. Guilfoyle Ambulance is proud to be a Union shop with all employees belonging to Local 200 United SEIU. Guilfoyle offers competitive wages starting at $30.33 per hour after orientation. Trip incentive is between $4.00 per hour and $10.00 per hour and meal reimbursement while on long-distance trips. We offer FT Employees Health, Life, and Dental, Vision, PTO, Vacation, and Clothing.

Are you interested in becoming an AHA Instructor? North Country Community College is currently seeking interest in becoming an AHA Instructor. If interested, please complete their Interest Form by clicking HERE.

North Country Community College offers both EMT and Advanced EMT courses within Essex County and Franklin County NY.  NYS EMS Course Sponsor 02-065.

Town of Watertown Ambulance Service will host the NAEMT Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) course on November 20-21, 2025, from 0800–1700 each day. This 16-hour, evidence-based program is designed for EMS professionals of any level seeking to enhance their trauma assessment, critical thinking, and patient management skills in prehospital settings.

On Tuesday, November 19th, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., EMS professionals are invited to attend a free Continuing Medical Education (CME) session hosted by Clarkson University. The course, “Patient Moving and Lifting,” will be led by Travis Howe, EMT, CIC, and focuses on improving safety and technique during one of EMS’s most physically demanding responsibilities.

The ECH / UVM Paramedic Program is still accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Paramedic program.

Pulsara Mobile v64 dramatically improves the accuracy of EMS Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) reporting with the new Auto ETA feature.  This enhancement automatically calculates and periodically updates the ETA during transport by leveraging the EMS device’s GPS location, traffic conditions, and the destination facility’s location. The primary goal is to provide care team members with the most accurate, timely information available on patient arrival.  How it works: When enab