Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced initial shared services funding to launch an Essex County shared Emergency Medical Services Program. Fund proceeds and next steps were reviewed last week by Essex County supervisors during the Public Services Committee meeting. EMS Coordinator … [Read more...] about Essex County Eyes Tiered Cost for Shared EMS (THE SUN)
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Essex County Emergency Squads at Code Blue (The Sun)
First responders filled the galley at the board of supervisors meeting on Monday to send a simple message: We’re here, we’re saving your lives and we need your help. But the squads are dying. By now, the formula is well-worn: The two percent tax cap has put … [Read more...] about Essex County Emergency Squads at Code Blue (The Sun)
Willsboro, Essex Discuss Solutions to Emergency Services Dilemma (Valley News)
Willsboro and Essex are nearly flatlining when it comes to sustaining their joint emergency services squad. They’re facing the same problems plaguing their counterparts across the region: Fewer people are signing up to volunteer; members are aging out and state mandates are … [Read more...] about Willsboro, Essex Discuss Solutions to Emergency Services Dilemma (Valley News)
Some Essex Town Board Decisions
North Country Life Flight, Inc. is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt corporation which is responsible for all aspects of patient care by providing medical equipment, training medical personnel and administering the medical portion utilizing the New York State Police helicopter based … [Read more...] about Some Essex Town Board Decisions