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Greetings,

From the State:

The NYS DOH Bureau of EMS and Trauma Systems along with the State EMS Council (SEMSCO) Training and Education Committee are moving forward with the sunset of the NYS EMT-Critical Care (EMT-CC).  This process started at the SEMSCO in 2017.

Less than one certification cycle and only 3 years away, we’ll reach the 10-year mark from the beginning of that process in 2027. As we approach this 10-year mark we are working on steps to complete what the Education and Training Technical Advisory Group (TAG) put together and are seeking your feedback to take additional steps towards the sunset of the EMT-CC

We are asking for feedback from the field so we can take into account all perspectives. Please find the survey by clicking the following link: https://apps.health.ny.gov/pubpal/builder/survey/critical-care-technician-sunset-

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.

If I could also ask you the favor of forwarding the email to any colleagues in our field, it would be greatly appreciated.

Drew Chesney

Unit Chief, Education and Certification

Greetings,

Due to increased interest the Department of Health Bureau Of EMS and Trauma Systems will be hosting two virtual meetings regarding the NYS Rural Ambulance Task Force.  If interest, please either scan the QR Codes for the session you would like to attend in the flyer link below or simply follow one of the other direct links below.  Pre-registration is required.

 

Flyer: https://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/New-Rural-Ambulance-Task-Force-Flyer.pdf

 

Tuesday, 1/23/24 at 4pm Registration Link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/re069d9902a4669cbb8f67c1c20c35644

 

Monday, 1/29/24 at 10am Registration Link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/rb1c0918863e4a6b3809d57dbffaccf7e

Thank you and stay safe!

Greetings,

Finger Lakes EMS Conference is Feb 22-24, 2024  Below you will find the link to their brochure and registration instructions.

 

Stay Safe!

Link: https://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Registration-2024-brochure.pdf

 

 

We were asked to share the message below from Catholic Health however, please remember that ambulances should not be running near any ED entrance.

 

With the cold weather upon us Mercy Hospital of Buffalo has seen an increase in ambulances left running under the ambulance ramp.  While we understand why crews leave their ambulance running, this leads to diesel fumes filling the Emergency Department.  Upon arriving at MHOB please turn your engine off or immediately move your ambulance to one of the EMS overflow parking spots.

 

Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Catholic Health System EMS Liaison team.

 

Emily James (Rowles) MBA, EMT – P, NYS CIC

Cell: (716) 812 – 4275

System Manager of Emergency and Acute Neuro Services, Catholic Health

Greetings,

From the State

New York State EMS Agency Leaders, County EMS Coordinators and Program Agency Directors,

***County EMS Coordinators and Program Agency Directors, Please Share Widely Within Your Counties / Regions***

Background:
Due to a Multi-Hazard Weather Event in Erie County, the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Section of the Bureau of EMS is conducting a survey to determine the availability of EMS agencies, with preference for Advanced Life Support level (EMT-CC/Paramedic), able to respond to a request for emergency assistance under the State Mobilization Plan. Agencies assigned to respond to this event will be contracted by New York State. These resources will be utilized to assist at several shelter locations throughout the region.

Please consider the following when responding to the survey.

Funding for this deployment is as follows:

1. • ALS Unit $2340/unit per day, Admin Fee $234/unit per day
   • BLS Unit $2100/unit per day, Admin Fee $210/unit per day
   • $37/hr. restricted hours (non-assignment/ on-call status) x 12 hours per day
   • GSA MI&E $69/day per person. Lodging (double occupancy)- $117
   • Mileage will be paid at the GSA rate of $0.67/mile from EMS Agency HQ to deployment location

The concept of operations is as follows:

1. • 12 hour operational periods (0700-1900 and 1900-0700)
   • Staging/Deployment location is TBD
   • All agencies will be covered by their own insurance
   • Duration will be up to 3 days or more depending on call volume and volunteer participation

Please use the link below to complete the survey. NOTE: This survey be polled, beginning at 1730 hours on January 13^th 2023. This survey will remain open and continue to be evaluated through the weekend on an as-needed basis.

PLEASE DO NOT DEPLOY. Agencies will be contacted by the Bureau of EMS if selected for deployment.

SURVEY LINK: https://apps.health.ny.gov/pubpal/builder/survey/2024-statewide-multi-hazard-week

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Stephen M. Brucato, BS, EMT-P

District Chief | Emergency Preparedness and Response Branch

Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems

 

Greetings,

Our partners at STEMS will be hosting a Certified Instructor Update class in Olean NY on Tuesday Feb 13, 2023 from 6:00 to 900 PM.  You must register for the class ahead of time.  Please see the flyer below.  You can register at www.sthcs.org/stems

 

Apologies!  The previous awards flyer regarding the Big Lakes Awards submissions reflected March 31, 2023.  The proper date is March 31, 2024.  Please see the link below for the correct flyer.  Thank you!

 

Stay Safe!

Link:  https://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Big-Lakes-Awards-Flyer-2024-v2.pdf

Greetings,

Please see the link below for the Spring 2024 EMS Course offerings at NCCC.  There is still time to sign up!

Link: https://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/NCCC-EMT-Spring-20242.pdf

 

Greetings,

On behalf of the Awards Commitee Chairperson of the Big Lakes Regional EMS Council; we are excited to announce the committee is now accepting awards nominations.  The committee had a fantastic response last year, let’s do it again!  The link below will take you to the flyer from the committee.  All awards nominations are due by March 31, 2024.

Link: https://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Big-Lakes-Awards-Flyer-2024.pdf

Thank you and stay safe!

Greetings,

In the link below is information we are forwarding on about the 11th Annual FDNY Search & Rescue Field Medicine Symposium.  If anyone is interested there are a few package levels to choose from.  Please see the link for the schedule of events, package options, and registration information.

Stay Safe!

Link: https://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SRFM-2024-Flyer.pdf