EMT, paramedic recognized for intervention in cardiac crisis
Paramedic Anthony Gambardella and EMT John Wallace recently received a Meritorious Award from Westchester REMSCO for their swift and skilled actions that helped save the life of a patient in cardiac distress. On the morning of Dec. 11, 2024, Gambardella and Wallace evaluated and diagnosed a patient experiencing severe chest pain with an acute ST-Elevation […]
WREMSCO 2024 Life Saving Award Honorees
2024 REMSCO Life Saving Award Honorees: Several Empress teams and individuals were recently honored with Life Saving Awards from Westchester REMSCO: Jan. 11: Paramedic Michele Morris, Paramedic Michael Ceriani, EMT Silvio Gonzalez, EMT Andrea Tandol Jan 12: Paramedic Rose Moran, EMT Lileth Bonsenor and EMT Emmanuel Vazquez-Almaraz Feb. 1: Paramedic Matthew Tuttle Feb. 3: Paramedic […]
EMT, paramedics honored in Dutchess County
The Dutchess County EMS Council held its award ceremony in May. Deputy Chief Joe Bilotto received the Harriet C. Weber EMS Leadership Award and EMT Samantha Possenti received the BLS Provider of the Year Award. The county’s ALS Provider of the Year Award was presented to the entire Team of Empress Paramedics collectively. Bilotto commented […]
Communications supervisor receives Orange County honors
Empress’s North Division Communications Supervisor, Lieutenant Tim Morano, has been honored as Orange County’s Communications Specialist of the Year by HVREMSCO (Hudson Valley Regional Emergency Medical Services Council). Described as a dedicated EMS communications specialist, Morano is highly regarded for his exceptional skill, professionalism, and composure under pressure. His ability to manage high-stakes situations while […]
Paramedic honored for exceptional service
Paramedic Lieutenant Emma Vargas is being honored by Westchester REMSCO (Regional Emergency Medical Services Council) as Paramedic of the Year. “Emma is a dedicated, highly skilled, and compassionate EMS professional who embodies the highest standards of patient care, leadership, and education,” Deputy Chief Sean O’Brien said. “Her tireless efforts across multiple divisions at Empress Ambulance […]