Mariah Franco named Quality Assurance lieutenant
July 23, 2026
Paramedic Mariah Franco has been promoted Lieutenant of Quality Assurance. Her history with Empress EMS dates back to December 2019, when she first joined the
Bob Szeli becomes Deputy Chief, Assistant Director of Quality Assurance
July 17, 2026
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Robert “Bob” Szeli to Deputy Chief and Assistant Director of Quality Assurance. Szeli began his EMS career
EMT Jada Singletary promoted to lieutenant
July 12, 2026
By Deputy Chief Sean O’Brien We are pleased to announce EMT Jada Singletary’s promotion to lieutenant. She began her journey with Empress in April 2021,
Meet Susmita Bandekar, our new Risk & Safety Manager
July 8, 2026
Hello, My name is Susmita Bandekar, and I am honored to join Empress Emergency Medical Services as its new Risk & Safety Manager. I am
Robert Lunde named EMT of the Year
July 7, 2026
EMT Robert Lunde was named EMT of the Year at the WREMSCO (Westchester Regional EMS Council) Awards in May. “Bobby Lunde represents all that is