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Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project (PPRP): Assessment & Toolkits
For the past decade, the National Pediatric Readiness Project has supported emergency departments in improving their preparedness to care for sick and injured children. The program’s core tenets include an assessment, a private gap report, and a free tool kit that offers support to improve in areas of deficit. Starting in May 2024, the National Prehospital Pediatric...
NYS Certified Instructor Update & Instructor Development Workshop March 30, 2024
An in-person CIU and CME course will take place on March 30, 2024, at the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services Training Center. It is $20 for those participating in the CIU (please bring exact change or check) and pre-registration is mandatory. A light breakfast will be provided. For more information and to register, use...
EMS On The Hill Day
NYS EMS Leaders, Registration is still open for 2024 EMS Day on the Hill in Washington, DC. Hundreds of EMS advocates will gather on Wednesday, April 17 for a briefing and then visit our members of Congress on Capitol Hill on Thursday, April 18. This year we will be talking with our members of Congress...
Vital Signs Week of March 4th
Vital Signs has 3 virtual CMEs available for the week of March 4th. Click on the link for more information and to register. The links can also be found on www.vitalsignsacademy.com. Go to the calendar. Vital Signs EMS Academy Week of March 4 2024
Applications Open for the 2024-25 Jack Stout EMS Fellowship
The Jack Stout EMS Fellowship, endowed by FirstWatch, is accepting applications now through March 15, 2024. Now in its third year, the Fellowship is open to emerging EMS leaders interested in acquiring the knowledge and skills to lead EMS systems now and in the future. The Fellowship was developed by FirstWatch in cooperation with the Fitch EMS Foundation, a...
11th Annual FDNY Search & Rescue Field Medicine Symposium May 2-5 2024
The FDNY, in partnership with the FDNY Foundation, announces the 11th Annual FDNY Search and Rescue Field Medicine Symposium (SRFM). FDNY SRFM will be taking place May 2-5, 2024 at the renowned FDNY Fire Training Academy on Randall’s Island. Registration is now open for all first responders. FDNY SRFM is a conference that brings...
2024 NYC Trauma EM Symposium at Jacobi Medical Center
The 23rd Annual NYC Trauma/Emergency Medicine Symposium will take place on Wednesday May 1, 2024. For more information, please visit www.jacobitrauma.com.
MTA Announces Details of Congestion Pricing Public Comment Period
Bridges and Tunnels Updated December 26, 2023 9:30 p.m. Public Invited to Provide Comments Online, by Email, Mail, Phone and Fax Tomorrow Through March 11 Four Hybrid Virtual/In Person Public Hearings Will Be Held Starting Feb. 29 The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced details of a public comment period of the tolling structure...
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Seeks EMS Providers for Summer Camps
Conservation Education Camp Health Director New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Summer Environmental Education Camps NATURE OF WORK The Health Director is held accountable for the health and well-being of both staff, volunteers and campers on a 24-hour basis. The Health Director assures that Health Department requirements are reviewed and complied with as stated...