EMS teams honored for assisting 3 childbirths

Three teams of Empress paramedics and EMTs are being honored with Meritorious Awards from Westchester REMSCO (Regional Emergency Medical Services Council) for their assistance in the deliveries of two baby girls and a boy in 2024. On May 29, 2024: Paramedic Paul Mellamphy and EMTs Dainy Estrada and Jordany Perez responded to a report of […]

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 […]

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 […]

Paramedic honored for exceptional service

Slide with Emma Vargas headshot

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 […]