It is with deep regret that the Schuyler Ambulance Company announces the death of Vice President Michael J. “Doc” Hickey on May 28, 2014. Mike was a 41 year member of Schuyler Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company, having served in many administrative and line capacities within the department. Additionally, Mike was an active participant in the tri-county Region having served as a charter member of the MidState Regional Emergency Medical Services Council for 17 years in addition to his many years spent educating new providers as a NYS CLI.

Calling hours for Mike will be on Sunday from 4-7 at Heintz Funeral Home on Herkimer Rd in North Utica and full honors funeral services will be held on Monday 6/2/2014. Please check www.SchuylerFireCompany.org frequently as more details will be posted when they become available. Those departments wishing to attend the services should contact Chief Donald Kane at 315-534-3227.

The Midstate EMS Region held it’s annual EMS recognition and appreciation banquet on Friday evening May 23, at Hart’s Hill Inn.  Awards were presented to several providers and agencies for “exrta ordinary care” in 2013.  In addition both Cazenovia and Kuyahoora Ambulances were recognized for 40 years of service.  Below are the 2013 Midstate EMS Region Awards Winners.

BLS Provider of the Year -Armin Racic EMT – Kunkel and COCVAC

EMS Youth Provider of the Year -Sean Krun EMT – Frankfort Ambulance

Harriet Weber Leadership -Bob Sturdevant – Madison County, Midstate REMSCO

ALS Provider John Walter – Prospect Ambulance

EMS Agency of the Year -Frankfort Fire Dept. Ambulance

Safety and Quality Award -Cazenovia Fire Dept.

EMS Educator of the Year -Leslie Myers AEMT-P, CIC

Communications Specialist -Ryan Ammann AEMT-P

EMS RN of Distinction -Stephanie Oldick R.N.

EMS Physician of Excellence -John Rubin D.O.

Commissioner of Health Award -W.J. Taylor AEMT-P, CIC

St. Elizabeth Trauma Award -MOVAC/Kunkel

Hart Award -Herkimer Co Emergency Services

The EMS Banquet is May 23, at Harts Hill, tickets are still available call or stop in either Resource (St. Luke’s ED) or the EMS Office.  $20 each or table of 8 for $140.  Each year we sell out and providers are disappointed, call today 

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