Registration Closing for 25th Anniversary EMS Spring Fling Conference

Registration is closing for the 25^th Anniversary EMS Spring Fling Conference, and event organizers say that this year's conference will not only celebrate 25 years of EMS excellence in the North Country and Mountain Lakes Regions but will also provide high-quality training and educational courses aimed at bolstering strong EMS practices and response.

“In planning and preparing for this year’s 25th Anniversary conference, the North Country REMSCO team focused on providing a two-day event that will not only enhance providers' knowledge and skills but also bring together regional paramedics, educators, and emergency response personnel to celebrate the accomplishments, milestones, and future of North Country emergency response,” said Jonathan Cole, Director of FDRHPO’s Emergency Medical Services Program Agency.

The conference also includes informational tables and demonstrations from regional healthcare organizations, hospitals, and businesses that work side by side with EMS teams to ensure seamless emergency responses.

The 2026 Spring Fling Conference will be held April 16–18 at the Edgewood Resort & Conference Center in Alexandria Bay, bringing together EMS professionals for two days of high-quality education, hands-on training, and professional recognition.

The 2026 conference will offer learning tracks for both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) providers, including Neurology, Toxicology, “Mind Over Matter: Optimizing Prehospital Care for Traumatic Brain Injuries",” Respiratory Distress, Endocrine, “When the Whole Town Is Watching: Navigating Media and Social Media in Rural Emergencies,” and more.

Several NYS EMS awards will also be presented during the Friday evening awards dinner. The New York State Department of Health and the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services present awards in several categories. These categories include Advanced Life Support Provider of the Year, Basic Life Support Provider of the Year, EMS Agency of the Year, EMS Communications Specialist of the Year, EMS Educator of the Year, Excellence in Quality and Safety, Registered Nurse of Excellence, and Youth Provider of the Year.

“The Regional Awards give us an opportunity to spotlight our unsung heroes. Our Region has many professionals – both paid and volunteer – who give selflessly. These EMS providers are well-trained and deserve recognition from their peers. The award winners will then be submitted to New York State for consideration of the awards at a State Level,” said Debbie Singleton, Chair, North Country REMSCO.

Registration will close on Friday, April 6, at 5 p.m. Interested EMS providers are encouraged to register prior to the event. Walk-in registrations will be accepted at an increased rate.

Anyone interested in registering for the event can visit www.fdrhpo.org/spring-fling.