REMO Regional Emergency Medical Organization

Later this month, our region will have a unique and profound opportunity to gather and pay our respects to one of our own.

On Monday, June 29th at 10:00 AM, the National EMS Memorial Moving Honors (https://www.national-ems-memorial.org/events-2/moving-honors/) procession will be making a special tribute stop at the LifeNet Ticonderoga Base (1203 State Hwy 9N, Ticonderoga, NY 12883).

This traveling memorial crosses the country to remember emergency medical and air medical providers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. This year's procession is stopping specifically to honor the memory and line-of-duty sacrifice of paramedic Kevin Robert.

Because the caravan is on a tight national schedule enroute to the national Weekend of Honor, this tribute stop will be brief.

We want to ensure a strong showing from our EMS, air medical, and first responder community to stand together, support Kevin’s family, and honor his legacy. Because space at the base is limited and the timing is precise, we need to provide organizers with a rough head count of attendees as soon as possible.

Please shoot a message to Mike McEvoy to let him know if you (and any colleagues, crew members, or family) plan to attend, the total number of people in your group, and if you plan to bring apparatus ([email protected]).

Thank you for your dedication to our EMS family, and for helping us show Kevin’s loved ones how much his service meant to all of us.

**Sharing on behalf of Saratoga County Office of Emergency Management

“PTSD and the First Responder” presented by Andrew “Doc” Berry, Ph.D.

This important seminar will focus on the impact of PTSD and cumulative stress on those who serve our communities every day, including law enforcement, EMS, fire service, dispatchers, and emergency management personnel.

📅 Monday, June 8, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 The Arts Center-Theater at Columbia-Greene Community College

This event is FREE, but attendance is limited.

Please RSVP using the QR code on the flyer or at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Columbia-Co-PTSD

**Sharing on behalf of Columbia County NY 911, Columbia County NY EMS Coordinators, Fire Coordinator Office - Columbia County, NY and Columbia County Emergency Management Office

**Sharing on behalf of New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services

The NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control will be hosting a NFPA Steps to Safety course on July 14th in Oriskany (lunch provided).

This class is open to all Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement, and other agencies that work with older adults. A key goal is to foster collaboration among these groups to prevent home-based slips, trips, and falls, thereby reducing repeat EMS calls.

One of the main goals of this class covers opportunities for these groups to work together to prevent slips, trips, and falls in the home which can have a beneficial impact on reducing repeat EMS calls for these types of incidents.

Direct registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/steps-to-safety-train-the-trainer-in-oriskany-new-york-tickets-1985314593392?aff=oddtdtcreator

Program description
https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/older-adults/steps-to-safety

As always, please free to contact us with any questions: [email protected]

Congrats!

Please help us give a huge happy anniversary shout out to Carol Brandt as she celebrates an incredible 40 years with Mohawk ambulance today!
Over the past four decades, Carol has worn many hats across the organization and has made a lasting impact every step of the way. She currently serves as the Director of our Training Center, where her leadership, knowledge, and commitment continue to shape and inspire future EMS professionals.
Carol is truly one of the most dedicated, hard-working, and respected members of our team, and we are incredibly grateful for everything she has done for Mohawk Ambulance, and our community. Congratulations on this remarkable milestone, Carol-and thank you for 40 years of excellence, compassion, and service!


*Sharing on behalf of Yankees Group Sales & Services

First Responders 2026

Thank you for your help and support in making our EMS Appreciation Week in May amazing!

We will be hosting another EMS Appreciation Event this September for anyone who may have missed it, or those who want to come again!

The dates for this event will be Tuesday, September 8th through Thursday, September 10th as the Yankees take on the Colorado Rockies, as well as Sunday, September 13th against the New York Mets.

Each Special Event Ticket includes:
- $15 New York Yankees Food & Beverage Voucher*
- A New York Yankees Hat with an EMS logo

Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.gofevo.com/group/Firstresponders6011?ref=Tragale

Please feel free to share this invitation with your organization, so we can appreciate all of you again in September! 😊

Item Pickup:
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Exact item preference is not guaranteed. If a preferred option is unavailable, we will provide the closest available alternative

Ticket price displayed includes a Sales and Use Tax of 8.875 percent. Offer valid for select, non-premium seating areas. Offer is subject to availability, has no cash value, is not valid on previously purchased tickets and is not good in conjunction with any other promotional offer.

Please note that all sales are final and there are no refunds or cancellations.

When purchasing tickets or ticket plans on yankees.com and associated websites, you are limited to a specified number of tickets or ticket plans for each event (also known as a "ticket limit"). The Yankees reserve the right to cancel any or all orders and tickets/ticket plans without notice to you if you exceed the posted limits. This includes orders associated with the same name, e-mail address, billing address, credit card number or other information.

*New York Yankees Food & Beverage Voucher valid at any fixed or portable concession location in Yankee Stadium located on the general concourse, for food and beverage only. Just have your New York Yankees Food & Beverage Voucher scanned at one of the redemption locations. No cash/credit back for unused voucher. Voucher valid only for the date printed on the game ticket.

If anyone is looking to book for a group of 10 or more for these games, any of this year’s remaining home games, or for more information, contact Jessica Tragale, Account Executive, Yankees Group Sales & Service at [email protected]

Improving Outcomes, Together

Every EMS clinician carries one call with them forever, not because of heroism, but because of humanity. A child whose breathing finally stabilized. A grandmother whose hand was held until her family arrived. A stranger who, despite fear and pain, chose to place their trust in them.

These moments rarely make headlines, yet they shape outcomes and change lives. And those outcomes extend far beyond vital signs. They mean people returning home, families staying together, and communities feeling safer because someone was there when it mattered most.

Today’s EMS clinicians bring advanced skills and innovative tools to every call. Evolving models of care now serve patients in big cities, tribal lands, rural plains, and everywhere in between. From prehospital ultrasound and early stroke recognition to whole blood transfusion, these advancements are making a measurable difference long before a patient reaches the hospital.
But improving outcomes extends beyond medicine. It is also a shared responsibility to invest in the people behind the care through fair pay, safe staffing levels, mental health resources, leadership that listens and acts, and opportunities for professional growth.

This week, we recognize the people behind the patch and reaffirm our commitment — as partners, professionals, and communities — to improving outcomes, together.

REMO extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Tyler Collins, who recently passed away.

Our thoughts are with the entire Mohawk Ambulance family and all those impacted by this loss. The EMS community is a close one, and we stand together in support during this difficult time.

Tyler B. Collins Obituary May 15, 2026 - Cannon Funeral Home View Tyler B. Collins's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

REMO invites you to join Albany Medical Center Trauma Education, Injury Prevention, and Outreach Coordinator Thomas Moran, MA, EMT, CPST for a Continuing Medical Education (CME) session on Pediatric Transportation Devices.

Tom will demonstrate the latest developments in pediatric patient-securing devices available to ambulance services, with a focus on ensuring safe pediatric ambulance transportation. This CME will provide participants with a hands-on look at the options currently available in today’s marketplace.

📅Date: Wednesday, June 3rs
⏱Time: 6:00 PM - 8 PM
📍Location: REMO Offices
24 Madison Ave Ext.,
Albany, NY 12203

Due to space being limited, registration is required.
https://forms.gle/1pioTo2JVjz9crVQ8

If you have any questions please call the office or email [email protected]

Cannabis Legalization: Five Years Later
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Hearst Media Center at Times Union
645 Albany-Shaker Road, Colonie, NY
8:30am-10:30am, doors open at 8:00am

Join Prescription for Progress for a conversation about the health and safety impact of the legalization of adult-use cannabis in the Capital Region and New York state.

Speakers include:
• J’Aimee A. Louis, Special Assistant (Cannabis Program Manager), Office of Drug User Health, New York State Department of Health,
• Brendan Lyons, Times Union managing editor
• Molly Boyd M.D., Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Albany Medical Center
• Amanda Capozzi, Community Service Director, CAPTAIN Community Human Services
• Additional speakers and panelists to be announced.

Hosted By: Healthy Capital District
Hearst Media Center • Loudonville, NY
Wednesday, May 20 • 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Reserve a Spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cannabis-legalization-five-years-later-tickets-1988170246728?aff=oddtdtcreator -card

**Being shared on behalf of Healthy Capital District

For National EMS Week, May 17-23, 2026, NYS landmarks—including the Empire State Plaza in Albany—will be illuminated on May 18th, in yellow, white, and blue to celebrate and honor the vital work of EMS professionals.

2026 EMS Week Lighting Details
Date: May 18, 2026
Locations: Major New York State landmarks, including the Empire State Plaza
Colors: Yellow, White, and Blue
The blue, white, and yellow lights used to illuminate landmarks like the Empire State Plaza during National EMS Week represent the colors of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and are designed to honor their life-saving work.

For 2026 scheduling updates, you can refer to the Empire State Plaza Lighting Calendar (https://ogs.ny.gov/plaza-lights).