Looking for Memorabilia

Paramedic Judy Verminski and Central Oneida County Ambulance are looking for pictures, news articles and memorabilia related to our EMS history. Judy will be creating a display and we hope to have it at the Awards Banquet at Vernon Downs May 21. If you have anything that would add to this project contact Judy at judeevee@roadrunner.com or call Central Oneida Co Ambulance 853-2118.

MIDSTATE Region Photo IDs

The ID machine is back in service! If you plan on stopping by the EMS Office to have IDs made; first, please call Chris at 315-624-4533 to make sure that I will be here to take your photo. Thank You

Funeral for Past REMSCO Chair

On Monday March 15th all Midstate Ambulance Agencies are invited to participate in the funeral procession for past REMSCO Chair and West Winfield member Stan Lonchek. Line up will begin at 09:00 at the West Winfield Municipal Parking Lot located behind the Post Office. Agencies wishing to send a rig please advise Pablo Davis at (315) 794-4282.

EMS has lost a Special Friend

It is with the deepest regret that the Midstate REMSCO announces the passing of long time member and previous chairman Stanley Lonchek.  Stanley has been active in EMS for nearly 50 years and will be missed by the entire EMS Community.  Calling hours for Stanley will be Sunday March 14, from 2-6pm at the Wilcox Funeral Home in West Winfield, the funeral will be Monday March 15 at 10am.  Our condolences go to Ann and family.

County and CQI meetings

Don’t forget to bring your Agency’s nominations for the upcoming Midstate Awards Banquet (May 21st at Vernon Downs). You can download the application from this website.Any questions give us a call.

Policy Statement: Blood Glucometry for Basic Life Support Agencies

County CQI meetings

County and CQI meeting are: Oneida County March 16th 18:00 at the 911 Center, Base Rd, Oriskany. Herkimer County March 18th 19:00  at the Schuyler Fire House, 120 Newport Rd. Madison County March 24th 18:00 at Greater Lennox in Canastota. Please send a representitave from your agency.

Paramedic Program Cancellation

Due to inclement weather both Paramedic classes are canceled for today.  Our next class will be ACLS on Saturday February 27th at 9AM.  Due to this unforeseen change we will not be able to split the sessions on Saturday.  All students should plan to be there from 9AM-5PM per the original class schedule. See you then.  Bob and Dave

MIDSTATE REGIONAL PHOTO ID’S

Currently, we are not able to make Photo ID’s at this time. When we are up and running again we will be sure to let you know. Thank you.

PCR’s

The Program Agency has recieved a supply of PCR’s from the DOH. PCR’s are now avalable at Resource or the Program Agency. These “new” PCR’s are not numbered. Agencies may choose to enter an Agency issued PCR number on this document.