Susquehanna Regional EMS Council, Inc.

02/14/2026

SREMS 2026 EMS Awards: Now Accepting Nominations!

The Susquehanna Regional EMS Council is proud to once again recognize several outstanding EMS providers and agencies from across our region. This year’s EMS award categories parallel the New York State Bureau of EMS awards, and individuals selected for regional recognition may also be submitted for consideration at the state level.

Both agencies and individuals are encouraged to submit nominations through the attached link. Our annual Awards Ceremony will take place later this year, date TBD.

**NOMINATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MARCH 1, 2026**
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2026 SREMS Award Categories:

- BLS Provider of the Year
- ALS Provider of the Year
- EMS Leader of the Year
- Youth Provider of the Year
- Educator of Excellence
- Communications Specialist
- Agency of the Year
- Excellence in EMS Quality and Safety
- Registered Nurse and/or Physician of the Year

All nominees should demonstrate dedication, responsibility, professionalism, ingenuity, special skill, or insight into the EMS environment. Individual awards are generally based on a pattern of activities culminating in a significant improvement in Emergency Medical Services in the community. Applications for individual heroism may be based on a single unusual event beyond ordinary duty.

Nominees must be affiliated with an EMS agency within the Susquehanna Region and be credentialed to practice in New York State.

Please email director@srems.com with any questions.

Annually the Susquehanna Regional EMS Council presents awards in several categories. These awards are presented at the annual council dinner or a similar function, and winners may also be nominated for the NYS Bureau of EMS Awards program, which is presented annually at Vital Signs. Please use this....

01/14/2026

Directions to our new office in Guthrie Lourdes Tower https://www.srems.com/home/directions-to-our-new-location/
Office hours: Wed - Fri 12 - 5pm and by appointment.

Enter at the main entrance (marked with a star). Walk straight down the hall past elevator 10. Our office is the 3rd door after the elevator on the left.

01/14/2026

We updated our office phone number and have included extensions to better direct your calls. Please contact us using the following:

Office Phone: (607)216-9299
Office Fax: (607) 216-9990

Ext. 101 - Justin Schmidt, Executive Director
Ext. 102 - Mark Forrest, Regional ePCR Coordinator
Ext. 103 - Alain Jacon, PAD Program/Naloxone Distribution Coordinator

01/12/2026

New York’s V-FIRE program is OPEN! Volunteer fire departments can now apply for grant funding to support equipment and building upgrades.

Learn more and apply here: https://www.dhses.ny.gov/state-funded-programs

12/01/2025

The SREMS office has moved to Guthrie Lourdes Tower. Specific address and phone number details are forthcoming. At this time, office hours are by appointment only. Email alain@srems.com for any questions.

09/23/2025

Don't forget to register for Vital Signs!

Join hundreds of EMS professionals at New York State’s premier EMS educational event — the Vital Signs EMS Conference! Whether you're a seasoned paramedic, a new EMT, an educator, or a healthcare provider supporting prehospital care, this dynamic, high-impact conference is designed to inspire, e...

06/17/2025

🚨Limited Seats Available!🚨

The Southern Tier Paramedic Program is hosting an RSI & Difficult Airway Course presented by the expert team at LifeNet of New York.

📍 Location: SUNY Broome Community College
📅 Date: Tuesday, July 22nd
⏰ Time: 0800–1700

This high-demand course is intended for practicing NYS Paramedics within the SREMS region. There is a class cap of 20 students and a limit of 2 providers per agency. Register now and don’t miss out on this valuable training opportunity - spots are expected to fill FAST!

To register, contact: Amber Hontz – amber.hontz@airmethods.com

05/28/2025

** PLEASE SHARE**

Only seven seats remain for our region's first EMS leadership class and registration closes tomorrow! This is a great opportunity for anyone who currently holds, or is interested in pursuing an EMS leadership, supervisory, or officer role.

Register using the following link: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/ems-leadership-training

05/19/2025

LAST CHANCE to sign up for the awards dinner on May 22 at 6:30 pm.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScW-htfmbbRk7kF5NCgi8qCAAtZBNJGuYzZDLsACmQx4D8cZw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117704421576088456427
Look at our awardees:
Individual Awards
Provider of the Year
Broome County
ALS Provider – Ty Abell
Chenango County
ALS Provider – Glen Degear
BLS Provider – Christopher Vanderweyde
EMS Educator of Excellence – Mark Forrest
Tioga County
ALS Provider – Alex Khadjadorian
BLS Provider – Doreen Holbrook
Agency Awards
Agency of the Year
Broome County – Maine Emergency Squad, Inc.
Tioga County – Town of Owego Fire District
Regional Awards
EMS Educator of Excellence - Toni Lou Griffiths
RN of Excellence – Michelle Briggs (UHS)

The 2025 SREMS Awards Banquet will take place on May 22, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the Lecture Hall at Lourdes Hospital. Please RSVP before May 19, 2025, so we can ensure appropriate accommodations.

05/15/2025

Awardees and Council Members, have you RSVP'ed?

The 2025 SREMS Awards Banquet will take place on May 22, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the Lecture Hall at Lourdes Hospital. Please RSVP before May 19, 2025, so we can ensure appropriate accommodations.

04/08/2025

Email kristen.fiacco@vestalems.com for sponsor and teams forms.

03/31/2025

New Leadership Course Offered May 30 & 31

New Leadership Training May 30-31TrainingBy Alain JaconMarch 31, 2025 NYS in partnership with EMS Leadership Academy developed this two day leadersip course for new EMS leaders. This program is designed to help develop the skills of EMS leaders who will learn how to communicate, innovate and advance...