Greetings,
Please see the correspondence below from State EMS Director Ryan Greenburg regarding the 2026 Protocols. Please be advised that these protocols do not include the changes in the Spinal Restriction protocol.
Good Afternoon,
The New York State Collaborative EMS Protocols and Statewide BLS Protocols have been updated and are now available on the Department’s website. The protocol updates will go into effect on September 1st, 2026.
The updated protocols, along with the accompanying change log outlining key revisions, can be accessed at:
https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/protocol.htm
We encourage all EMS agencies, Medical Directors, educators, and EMS clinicians to review both the updated protocols and the change log to become familiar with the revisions. Agencies should begin planning for implementation of the updated protocols effective date of September 1st, 2026.
Thank you for your continued commitment to providing high-quality pre-hospital care across New York State.
Best Regards,
Ryan
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Ryan P. Greenberg
State EMS Director / Chief
Division of State Emergency Medical Services
New York State Department of Health
875 Central Avenue, Albany, New York 12206
| Dear NAEMT Member,
NAEMT strongly urges all eligible rural public/nonprofit EMS agencies and fire departments to apply for funding through the FY26 Rural EMS Training and Equipment Assistance (REMSTEA) Grant Program, established under the SIREN Act. REMSTEA grants can help agencies purchase equipment, provide training, recruit and retain personnel, acquire medical supplies and medications, upgrade ambulances, and address other critical operational needs. In past years, many NAEMT members have received SIREN grants through this program and have initiated multiple projects to implement innovation and enhance sustainability. Through NAEMT advocacy the amount of funding in this program continues to grow to increase the number of grants available. The application deadline is quickly approaching. Applications are due July 16, 2026. If your agency serves a rural community, we strongly encourage you to review the funding opportunity and apply before the deadline. Please do not miss this opportunity to secure federal funding to strengthen your agency’s ability to provide lifesaving care. For eligibility requirements and application information, visit the official grant announcement.
Thank you,
NAEMT Team |
Passing this along from the Division of State EMS:
The EMS Agency Leadership and EMS Provider Briefing is scheduled for June 18, 2026, at 16:00 via Webex. If you would like to sign up for this briefing and have not received an invitation through other channels, please do so at the Briefing Registration Link prior to noon on June 18, 2026.
Thank you for all you do to support the EMS system in New York!
Link for registration:https://apps.health.ny.gov/pubpal/builder/survey/ems-agency-leadership-and-ems-pr
