27 graduate from spring EMS Academy
The Empress EMS Academy is pleased to announce the graduation of 27 students in its spring 2025 session. The South Academy held its ceremony on June 20 in Yonkers and the North Academy on July 7 in Poughkeepsie. These two groups of new EMTs are the second classes to graduate in 2025. During the North […]
EMT recognized for exceptional service
Jordan Drew has been named EMT of the Year by Westchester REMSCO. Drew started out with Empress Ambulance Service as an EMS Academy student. Since then, Deputy Chief Sean O’Brien said he has demonstrated outstanding dedication, professionalism, and compassion in the field. “His exceptional work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to mentorship make him a […]
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 […]
Dispatcher, EMT named Communications Specialist of the Year
SSC/EMT Tiffany Nunez is being honored by the Westchester REMSCO (Regional Emergency Services Council) as Communications Specialist of the Year. She received the award at a ceremony on May 20 at Westchester Community College in Valhalla. A key part of the Empress EMS communications team, Nunez was chosen because of her dedication, professionalism, and composure […]
10 graduate from Empress North Academy in Poughkeepsie
POUGHKEEPSIE – The North Academy at Empress Emergency Medical Services recently held a ceremony for 10 students who graduated after taking a 10-week training this spring to become certified Emergency Medical Technicians. The new graduates are Alison Benkwitt, Kaylah Gardineer, Olga Grinberg, Ashley Hoag, Joseph Lopez, Declan Manning, William Parkinson, Riess Ogden, Seyid Sagdic and […]