Susquehanna Regional EMS Council, Inc.

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...

03/26/2025

EMS Providers Free Trainings in April

EMS Providers Free Trainings in AprilEducation & CMEBy Alain JaconMarch 26, 2025 Central New York Health Training Center is a regional training center that offers numerous training opportunities at no cost. Training is open for EMS providers. EMS can sign up to get ongoing communications and trainin...

03/18/2025

Upcoming CLI/CIC Instructor Update 5/8/25
DATE : Thursday May 8, 2025
Time : 6:00PM – 9:00 PM
LOCATION : Mohawk Ambulance Service Training Center
570 Central Avenue – 2nd floor
Albany, NY 12206

Registration by email - omadsen@mohawkambulance.com
DOH 65 can be found @ https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/ (forms)
For more information or questions – 518-453-4124

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Paramedics, Physicians and EMS Officers all work within an Emergency Medical Services System. An EMS Agency can be made up of all volunteers, combined departments with volunteers and career staff or, a fully career department.

03/11/2025

UHS Trauma Teaching Day is on March 29, 2025. Better get to registering. Full information:

01/15/2025

STPP Paramedic Challenge Refresher Updated Course Details
https://www.srems.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/STPP-Paramedic-CHALLENGE-REFRESHER-starting-June-2025-with-Objectives.pdf
Register: vansteenburgjf@sunybroome.edu

01/10/2025

Request for Awards Nominations
From Council President Michael George:
The Susquehanna Regional EMS Council is now accepting nominations for its annual Regional EMS Awards.
Agencies and individuals may nominate providers in the categories provided below. These awards parallel the New Your State Bureau of EMS awards, and the Regional Council may nominate the individuals nominated at the local level for this year’s New York State Awards.
Individual awards shall be based on a pattern of activities culminating in a significant improvement of Emergency Medical Services in the community. Applications for individual heroism may be based on a single unusual event that was beyond ordinary duty. All nominees must be affiliated with an EMS agency within the Susquehanna Region. Nominees should demonstrate dedication, responsibility, professional behavior, ingenuity, special skill, or insight into the EMS environment. Individuals must be credentialed to practice within NY State.
BLS Provider will be awarded to individuals with CFR or EMT-B certification.
ALS Provider will be awarded to individuals with AEMT, EMT-CC, or EMT-P certification.
EMS Leader will be awarded to an EMS agency or local, county, or regional EMS leader. It can also be awarded to a medical/nursing/or career EMS leader.
Youth Provider will be awarded to individuals under the age of 18.
Educator of Excellence will be awarded to individuals who instruct at the CFR, EMT, or AEMT level.
Communications Specialist will be awarded to individuals for performance as an EMS Dispatcher.
Agency of the Year will be awarded to an agency that strives for consistency in EMS excellence and exhibits exemplary performance when providing or supporting prehospital emergency medical care.
Excellence in EMS Quality and Safety is meant to recognize an individual or an agency for implementing a new practice or enhancement to their operations that improves the delivery of EMS in the community.
RN and Physician awards are meant to recognize Registered Nurses and Physicians who have contributed to the EMS community in their respective roles.
Nominations must be received by March 1, 2025, and an award ceremony for selected recipients will be held later in the year. Not all categories will necessarily be awarded; sometimes, multiple awards may be presented. Nominations will be reviewed for merit.
Nominations should be submitted electronically at Nomination Form

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....