SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech Paramedic Program

10/23/2026

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10/23/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to Kayla Edgar, one of our graduates and current certified lab instructor, on her national recognition as one of the American Ambulance Association's Stars of Life! We couldn't be more proud of her.

The American Ambulance Association’s Stars of Life program celebrates the contributions of ambulance professionals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in service to their communities or the EMS profession.

https://stars.ambulance.org/stars/kayla-edgar/

10/22/2026

This is your sign to apply to SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech! Starting today, you can apply for FREE through November 2nd using the Common App or SUNY App!

Apply today by clicking here: https://bit.ly/freeappsweeks

10/22/2026

10/22/2026

‼️🚑 Attention Paramedics! 🚑‼️

Ever dreamed of a career in the skies? Now is the time to take your career to the next level!

The BMCC Paramedic Program is proud to offer an in-person Critical Care Paramedic & Flight Medical Provider Course November 2-5, 2026, from 10am-6pm. Register for the Critical Care & Flight Medical Provider Course here: https://bmcc.ce.cuny.edu/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=142153

Need to refresh your NYS paramedic certification? Paramedics nearing expiration or those with expired cards can now attend our Critical Care Paramedic & Flight Medical Provider + New York State Paramedic Refresher Course from November 2-5, 2026, 10am-6pm. Register for the Critical Care & Flight Medical Provider Course + NYS Paramedic Refresher here: https://bmcc.ce.cuny.edu/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=142154

Add on a day of hands-on skills with a seasoned flight crew on November 6, 2026, 10am-6pm (not included with the other courses). Register here: https://bmcc.ce.cuny.edu/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=142156

Questions? E-mail: [email protected]

ENROLLMENT CLOSES OCTOBER 25 AT NOON!

10/16/2026

Job posting for the Schoharie County Department of Heath:

10/16/2026

Every year, our staff go above and beyond to create realism in patient simulation during our unhoused patient scenarios. Their commitment to accurate character development gives our students opportunities to hone their skills when it comes to understanding the special social, psychological, and medical situations that are unique to living unhoused. Compassion and understanding are introduced as key tools to pair with a thorough professional assessment and care plan.

If you, or someone you know, is struggling with housing security, know that there are resources available. One place to start is: https://www.hud.gov/states/new-york

10/15/2026

‼️2 Days Left to Register🎈

Registration is well underway. Plenty of seats are still available, even though we have a good number registered so far!!

2 days left to register!!

Ulster County EMS Council's EMS Education Day is on Saturday October 17, 2026 at the
Best Western - The Venue Uptown in Kingston.

EMS Education Day has a diverse and exciting program.

Registration is with the QR code on the flyer or at:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-ems-education-day
Registration fee is $85 per person.

Register Today!!! Get your seat secured and keep learning!!

See you all there 😎

10/14/2026

Don’t lose yourself trying to fit into a profession that was never supposed to be your entire personality.

There’s something beautiful about fall. Every tree changes differently. Different colors, different timelines, different ways of letting go. And we don’t expect them all to look the same.

I wish we gave people that same freedom in EMS.

Somewhere along the way, we created this expectation that being a good paramedic means looking, acting, and thinking a certain way. That you have to fit the culture, share the same humor, and make this job your entire identity.

But EMS is what you do. It is not the entirety of who you are.

You’re allowed to be soft in a profession that sometimes celebrates being hardened. You’re allowed to be colorful in a culture that prefers everyone to blend in. You can be goofy, emotional, outspoken, quiet, or completely unconventional and still be a damn good paramedic.

Competence isn’t measured by how well you fit the mold. It’s measured by your knowledge, judgment, compassion, and willingness to grow.

And you’re allowed to have a life outside of this job. Different interests, different dreams, and an identity that extends far beyond the patch on your shoulder.

Because one day, the uniform comes off, the radio goes quiet, and the person underneath it all still deserves a life they love.

So be a good paramedic. But please, be a whole person, too.

A forest wouldn’t be nearly as beautiful if every tree looked the same. Neither would EMS.