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Feb 1, 2012 Academic and REMAC meetings Canceled
Due to a scheduling conflict with the SEMSCO meeting we regrettably must cancel both the Academic and REMAC meetings on February 1st.
For those not aware Governor Cuomo's proposed State Budget includes proposals that could/would alter the structure of EMS regulation in New York State in an alarming manner (please see the attached starting on page 90). It has been decided to direct our resources towards the SEMSCO meeting on Wednesday. We understand some may be frustrated with these cancellations - however the future of NYS EMS (as we all know it) may hang in the balance here. Copy of the proposed legislation
DOH Memo: Hurricane Irene & Tropical Storm Lee Reimbursement
The New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services would like to thank every EMS agency that provided assistance with the response to Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. The Bureau is providing this letter as a guidance document to assist EMS agencies wishing to seek reimbursement for expenses incurred while deployed for mutual aid assistance during these storms.
The dates for which reimbursement may be applied for are as follows:
-Hurricane Irene: Between and including August 26, 2011 and September 2, 2011 and continuing
-Tropical Storm Lee: Between and including September 7, 2011 and September 13, 2011 and continuing
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Annual REMO awards banquet
Tuesday, October 11th, 6:30 pm, St. Peter's Hospital - Mercy Conference Rooms 1 - 4 Maximum capacity 120.
REMO EMS Awards
Congratulations to our 2010 Award Winners
-Mark Dinkelacker, Basic Life Support Provider of the year
-Dana Betts, Registered Professional Nurse of Excellence
-Robert Elling, EMS Educator of the year
-Waterford Rescue Squad, EMS Agency of the year
-Mary Pat Provost, Advanced Life Support Provider of the year
