Sullivan County Bureau of EMS

06/03/2026

05/29/2026

📣 Please help us spread the word!

The Clark Burn Center at Upstate University Hospital is excited to host the First Responder & Nursing Burn Care Symposium on October 13, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

This full-day education event is designed for first responders, EMTs, nurses, and healthcare professionals who care for burn-injured patients across the continuum of care.

The symposium will feature two separate educational tracks:• EMS/First Responders Track• Nursing Track

Participants will hear from burn care experts and professionals on topics including:
• High-risk burn assessment and stabilization
• Prehospital care of the burn patient
• Chemical injury and decontamination
• Airway concerns and toxic inhalation
• Burn resuscitation and critical care challenges
• Pain management
• Managing major events, including blast injuries, house fires, and SALT triage
• Rehabilitation and survivor outcomes
• Mental health, addiction, coping needs, and responder resilience
• The important role of burn nursing and certification

We are honored to welcome Dennis Gardin, burn survivor and Executive Director of the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation, as our keynote speaker.

Registration includes breakfast, lunch, time with vendor stations, and CEUs.

📍 DoubleTree Hotel, East Syracuse, NY
📅 October 13, 2026
⏰ 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM

To register, text 2026BurnCareSym to 41444 or scan the QR code on the flyer.

Please share this opportunity with first responders, EMS agencies, nurses, healthcare teams, fire departments, educators, and community partners who may benefit from this important burn care education.

Image description: Flyer for the First Responder & Nursing Burn Care Symposium hosted by the Upstate Clark Burn Center. The flyer includes blue and white design elements, the Upstate Clark Burn Center logo, an illustration of an EMT and nurse, and a QR code for registration. Full event details are provided in the post text.

05/27/2026

Keep this list handy for when it gets hot and you have trouble staying cool. And remember: if it's a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.

05/21/2026

Congratulations to our Sullivan County EMS team and providers for being recognized by Garnet Health! Sullivan County EMS fly-cars have responded to over 6000 calls in the past 15 months and have no doubt had a positive impact on our EMS system.

As part of the on-going EMS Week celebration, on Tuesday evening, members of our Sullivan County division were honored by Garnet Health during a ceremony at the Orange County 911 Center!🏅

The award highlights excellence in pre-hospital care, and recognition of their successful resuscitation efforts which led to the survival of a critically ill patient.

Paramedic Kevin McGrath (r) and EMT David Piece (l), pictured here with SeniorCare Sullivan County Operations Chief Nelson Mercado, were on hand to accept their awards! 👏

05/18/2026

Thank you to all of our EMS providers past and present that are always there to care for Sullivan County!

05/14/2026

New to healthcare or public safety? Our EMT Basic Course follows the latest NYS DOH guidelines and trains you to manage respiratory, cardiac, and trauma emergencies through hands-on simulation and field experience.

Starts: May 17, 2026
Cost: $950 Tuition + $100 Registration
Scholarships: For students without agency sponsorship

Prepare for your NYS certification exams and start saving lives.

Register:
📧 [email protected]
📞 845-434-5750 Ext. 4320

05/13/2026

Sullivan County’s planners seek everyone’s input on an update to the Hazard Mitigation Plan.

In cooperation with New York State’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), the County is in the midst of updating its hazard response plan so that local communities together can identify risks, evaluate vulnerabilities and develop strategies to reduce those risks.

“It’s crucial that we get feedback from local residents and businesspeople,” notes Project Manager and County Planner Justin Rocque. “This plan is designed to reduce the impact of catastrophes, when they occur, and will permit the County to access crucial federal and State funds that can offset the economic impacts that follow these disasters.”

Following review by the State, local towns and villages will be asked to formally adopt the Plan, so that everyone is on the same page when responding to hazards.

“We are asking all the residents of Sullivan County to review the final draft of the plan and give feedback,” adds Planning Commissioner Heather Brown. “The projects and information included in the Plan will allow your communities to remain eligible for grant funding opportunities to minimize losses from natural disasters. The Public Review Period is open only until June 6, 2026, so don’t miss this last chance to have your voice heard! Your support and responses are appreciated!”

How to Participate

Sullivan County developed a Public Preparedness Survey, which can be answered quickly and anonymously: https://sullivan2026.devmny.org/public_review_survey

Find out more about the entire plan and updating process at https://sullivan2026.devmny.org/

05/12/2026

*** DATE CHANGED TO MAY 19 ***
Due to the forecast, the closure the Callicoon Bridge is now scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2026, starting at approximately 10 a.m. with tentative backup dates of May 27th or May 28th.

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is advising motorists of a full closure of the Callicoon Bridge (Interstate Bridge #7) which spans the Delaware River between Bridge Street in the hamlet of Callicoon, Sullivan County, and State Route 1016 in Damascus Township, Pennsylvania.

The temporary closure is needed to pour concrete on two newly constructed bridge spans as part of a $17.8 million project that is scheduled for completion in November 2027. The bridge is expected to reopen within 24 hours after the work is finished. Pedestrian and bicycle access will remain open during the closure.

Motorists, including commercial and freight traffic, should follow detours and messaging displayed on NYSDOT variable message signs. The work is not expected to impact Memorial Day weekend travel.