Rockland Paramedic Services

Rockland Paramedic Services Rockland Paramedic Services is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit Advanced Life Support Service operating in Rockland County.

A stronger emergency response system starts with investing in the people who serve our communities.Through Rockland Coun...
06/11/2026

A stronger emergency response system starts with investing in the people who serve our communities.

Through Rockland County's Higher Education Recruitment & Retention Opportunities (H.E.R.R.O.) Program, more than $771,000 in tuition reimbursement has been awarded to 313 volunteer firefighters and EMS providers since 2023.

The program helps eligible volunteer first responders pursue higher education while continuing to serve the residents of Rockland County. Volunteers may be eligible to receive up to $6,000 annually in tuition reimbursement, helping reduce financial barriers while strengthening the future of emergency services.

Volunteer service changes lives. H.E.R.R.O. helps make that service more sustainable.

To learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply, visit https://www.rocklandcountyny.gov/departments/fire-emergency/volunteer-tuition-reimbursement-programs

Rockland County Government

Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in Rockland County with a rate of 125.7 per 100,000 residents.Those aren't just ...
06/09/2026

Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in Rockland County with a rate of 125.7 per 100,000 residents.

Those aren't just numbers. They're our neighbors, our family members, our community.

At Rockland Paramedics, we respond to cardiac emergencies regularly. But the work of protecting hearts doesn't start with a 911 call, it starts with awareness, regular checkups, and healthy habits.

Know your numbers. Talk to your doctor. And know that we're here if you need us.

Did you know that about 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen at home? That means if someone near you goes into ...
06/07/2026

Did you know that about 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen at home?

That means if someone near you goes into cardiac arrest, it's most likely someone you love like a parent, a spouse, a sibling, a child. Here's another stat that hits close to home: more than 23,000 children experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital every year. Nearly 40% are related to sports activity. Your child is your whole heart. Knowing CPR could save it.

Hands-Only CPR has just two steps: 1️⃣ Call 911 immediately 2️⃣ Push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the beat of a song around 100 BPM (yes, ""Stayin' Alive"" actually works).

This CPR & AED Awareness Week, we're asking Rockland: would you know what to do? Tag a parent, a coach, or a neighbor who should learn CPR. Visit heart.org/nation to find a training near you.

We are proud to announce that Rockland Paramedic Services has been awarded the American Heart Association Mission: LifeL...
06/03/2026

We are proud to announce that Rockland Paramedic Services has been awarded the American Heart Association Mission: LifeLine® Bronze Achievement Award. This is a national recognition for our commitment to delivering rapid, research-based care to patients experiencing heart attacks and strokes. 🏆

Cardiovascular diseases, including all types of heart disease and stroke, claim more lives in the U.S. each year than all forms of cancer and accidental deaths combined. That is not a statistic we take lightly. It is the reason our team has spent years investing in training, and improving quality of care and it is the reason this recognition means so much to us.

This award reflects the dedication of every paramedic, every dispatcher, and every member of our team who shows up every day committed to giving our patients the best possible chance of survival.

This week is National CPR & AED Awareness Week (June 1–7).Every year, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of...
06/01/2026

This week is National CPR & AED Awareness Week (June 1–7).

Every year, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of a hospital in the United States and tragically, 90% are fatal. CPR, especially when performed immediately, can double or even triple a person's chance of survival.

The problem? Less than half of people who go into cardiac arrest in public receive CPR before help arrives and studies show that 65% of people would hesitate to step in during a medical emergency, often because they're not sure what to do. That's exactly why awareness matters. Knowing CPR doesn't require a medical degree. It requires preparation and the willingness to act.

This week, we're encouraging every Rockland County resident to consider getting trained because in an emergency, you may be the most important person in the room. Make this summer as safe as it is fun. Visit heart.org/nation to find CPR training resources near you.

Strong communities are prepared communities.

Did you know our RPS vehicles have evolved quite a bit over the past few years? Here is a side-by-side of what our vehic...
05/27/2026

Did you know our RPS vehicles have evolved quite a bit over the past few years? Here is a side-by-side of what our vehicles used to look like and what they look like today!

Medic 5, Nyack Community Ambulance Corps, and Central Nyack Fire Department responded yesterday to a 2 car collision on ...
05/25/2026

Medic 5, Nyack Community Ambulance Corps, and Central Nyack Fire Department responded yesterday to a 2 car collision on Rt. 59 In Central Nyack. Patient had heavy entrapment requiring prolonged extrication. Central Nyack firefighters extricated the patient, and Medic 5 and Nyack Community Ambulance transported the patient to Westchester Medical Center for Trauma care. Great collaborative effort by all!

On Memorial Day we honor our brave Men and Women from our Rockland County community and beyond who have died in service ...
05/25/2026

On Memorial Day we honor our brave Men and Women from our Rockland County community and beyond who have died in service to our country. We remember you today and always.

On Friday RPS had the honor of participating in a large multi-jurisdictional response in support of President Trump’s vi...
05/24/2026

On Friday RPS had the honor of participating in a large multi-jurisdictional response in support of President Trump’s visit to Rockland County. This was our second presidential event, the first being March 28, 1996 for President Clinton’s visit to the IBM’s Palisades Executive Conference Center for the second National Education Summit. During that event we supported both on-site operations as well as the presidential motorcade.

On Friday we deployed 6 paramedics and our tactical physician in multiple roles. Our tactical physician along with 2 TMSU paramedics was in the presidential motorcade assigned to protecting President Trump. We had two paramedics inside the field house for the event, and two additional paramedics outside on the RCC campus for incidents outside the building.

During this large event we collaborated with our EMS partners from William P. Faist Volunteer Ambulance Corp., Stony Point Ambulance Corp.,Spring Hill Community Ambulance, the ED Medical Director from Good Samaritan Hospital, as well as our Rockland County EMS Coordinators. We are grateful for the professionalism of all of our paramedics and partners, and honored to have had the opportunity to participate in this historic event.

Today marks the final day of EMS Week 2026 and there is no more fitting way to close it than with EMS Remembrance Day.Th...
05/23/2026

Today marks the final day of EMS Week 2026 and there is no more fitting way to close it than with EMS Remembrance Day.

This day is set aside to honor the emergency medical services personnel who have died in the line of duty, to recognize the ultimate sacrifice they made for their communities, and to keep their families and loved ones in our hearts.

On Tuesday, members of the Rockland Paramedics family traveled to Albany to attend the 2026 NYS EMS Memorial Dedication Ceremony at Empire State Plaza and to stand in honor of those who can no longer stand with us.

Nine new names were added to the wall, bringing the total to 139 EMS providers from across New York State who gave their lives in service to others. This year, the memorial wall itself was expanded to make room for more names. That fact alone says everything.

Many of this year's additions lost their lives to illnesses directly connected to their response on September 11, 2001. This serves as a reminder that the sacrifice of that day is still being paid, 25 years later, and that the toll of service does not always end when the shift does.
To every name on that wall, and to the families, friends, and colleagues they left behind, you are not forgotten. Not today, not ever.

The Rockland contingent was proud to be present to honor them. 💙

"They gave their today for our tomorrow."

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