EMS Academy

A tradition of caring excellence

The Empress EMS academy was founded in 2019 and is an exceptional resource for learning the ins and outs of becoming an EMT. We have two EMS training sites in Yonkers and Poughkeepsie.

How do I become an EMT?

Apply

Fill out our program application. Tell us about yourself.

Get Accepted

Welcome to the start of a lifelong rewarding career.

Learn the Essentials

Learn vital emergency mobile medicine skills.

Pass NYS EMT Exam

We’ll prep you for everything you need to know to take the exam.

Begin Your Career

You’re now part of a dedicated team!

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN OUR EMT SCHOOL?

Being a hero has its rewards. We pay you to get the training.

We will teach you everything you need to know to sit for the New York State EMT exam.
EMT Academy participants must work full-time at Empress EMS for a year following their graduation.
The training comes with a free textbook
Free CPR class
Free Uniform
Free PT uniform and class uniform
Earn while you learn

Ready to start your exciting career with Free emt training?

Help your community, learn a new skill, grow within our organization, get paid to learn, have great benefits — why would you not apply for our EMS Academy and attend our EMT course?