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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

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