Town of Newburgh Emergency Medical Services

08/18/2026

An upcoming EMT Course brought to you by Town of Newburgh EMS & Orange County EMS is starting soon!

All the details are on the flyer! Any questions can be directed to Assistant Chief Eric Chatfield by email at [email protected] or by phone at 845-561-0950, Ext. 104.

General Information: https://bit.ly/OCEMSEducation
Application: https://bit.ly/OCEMTApplication
Orange County Flyer: https://bit.ly/OCEMTFall26

08/17/2026

We are excited to announce the promotion of Jeremy Jean-Charles to Lieutenant! Please join us in congratulating Lieutenant Jean-Charles on this well-deserved achievement and wishing him continued success in his new role! This is what he would like his community to know about him!

“In 2021, I joined Town of Newburgh EMS during my senior year of high school to gain clinical experience before attending nursing school. Early on, I was able to observe professionals at work and gain valuable knowledge that would help me throughout my career. I quickly became interested in emergency services and the opportunities that came with serving the community.

Over time, it became clear that emergency services was a field with many opportunities and something I could see myself pursuing long term. What started as a way to gain clinical experience developed into a genuine passion for emergency response and serving others. While earning my degree in Criminal Justice and Public Health, I worked with college-based EMS at the University at Buffalo, gaining experience in a different EMS environment and serving a large college community. I also worked in fire dispatch through Amherst Fire Control, which allowed me to see emergency response from another perspective and better understand how EMS and fire work together.

These experiences have given me a strong appreciation for teamwork, leadership, and communication. EMS has allowed me to grow both professionally and personally while continuing to serve a community I have been part of for several years.

Looking forward, I hope to continue growing within emergency services and pursue opportunities that develop my skills, leadership abilities, and knowledge while continuing to serve others.

Outside of emergency services, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, playing rugby, reading, staying involved in my community, and finding new opportunities to learn and grow.”

08/16/2026

Congratulations to our very own Paramedic, Jeremiah Bell, who was recognized as the Hudson Valley Renegades “Hero of the Game”, sponsored by Central Hudson!⚾️🚑

Following his recognition as Orange County’s ALS Provider of the Year, we couldn’t be prouder to see Jeremiah recognized once again for his dedication to EMS and our community!

08/13/2026

Town of Newburgh EMS crews had a great time at this year’s Community Day! Crews enjoyed live music from Hudson Blue, checked out the food trucks and vendors, and finished off the night with a great fireworks display.

Despite Mother Nature delaying the festivities from the original date, it was well worth the wait! Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Community Day another great event! 🎆🇺🇸🚑

08/12/2026

Town of Newburgh EMS, in conjunction with Orange County EMS, is planning a NYS EMT Course!

All the details are on the flyer. Stay tuned for registration information!

08/11/2026

Last night, members of Town of Newburgh EMS & PD were recognized by the Town of Newburgh Town Board for their role in the successful resuscitation of a cardiac arrest patient from this past May.

This call was a true example of the Chain of Survival, beginning with a bystander and Orange County 911, followed by the rapid response of Town of Newburgh Police and Town of Newburgh EMS. Thanks to the teamwork of everyone involved, the patient survived, was discharged from the hospital, and made a full recovery.

We are proud to recognize Assistant Chief/Paramedic Ryan Quinlan, Paramedic Matthew Weir, EMT Kyle Carpenter, EMT Calvin Wong, and EMT Morgan Snoop for their efforts that day.

Thank you to Supervisor Gil Piaquadio and the Town Board for recognizing our crew and their commitment to the community!

08/10/2026

Town of Newburgh EMS recently had the opportunity to participate in a school bus extrication drill led by our friends at Coldenham Fire Department, alongside Town of Montgomery EMS.

Coldenham FD is uniquely positioned along the Town of Newburgh and Town of Montgomery line, protecting residents in both communities. That makes opportunities like this especially valuable. When a serious incident occurs, jurisdictional lines disappear and all of our agencies work side by side to get the job done.

The drill gave fire and EMS crews the opportunity to practice school bus extrication, patient access, treatment, and coordination during a complex rescue scenario!

08/09/2026

We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Detective Christopher Thompson, as well as our brothers and sisters at the Town of Newburgh Police Department.

Thank you for your service to our community, Detective Thompson. Rest easy. 💙🖤

It is with extremely heavy hearts that the Town of Newburgh PBA announces the passing of Detective Christopher Thompson.

Detective Thompson began his career with the Town of Newburgh Police Department in April of 2017, after previously serving with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and the Town of Wallkill Police Department.

Throughout his career, Detective Thompson served the Town of Newburgh Police Department in numerous roles and was a valued member of several specialized units. He served in the Patrol Division, as a K-9 Handler with the K-9 Unit, an active Fi****ms Instructor with the Fi****ms Unit, a General Topics Instructor, and a Team Leader on the Department’s Tactical Unit. Most recently, Detective Thompson served as an Investigator in the Detective Bureau.

Detective Thompson’s dedication to his profession, his fellow officers, and the community he served will not be forgotten. His loss is deeply felt throughout our Department and the entire law enforcement community.

We ask that everyone keep Detective Thompson’s family, friends, and fellow officers in their thoughts and prayers as they navigate this incredibly difficult time.

The Town of Newburgh PBA would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone within the law enforcement community, our local community, and beyond who has reached out and offered their thoughts, prayers, condolences, and support during this difficult time. The outpouring of support for Detective Thompson, his family, and our Department has been truly appreciated.

Services to honor Detective Christopher Thompson are currently being arranged. Additional information regarding the services will be shared once arrangements have been finalized.

Rest easy, Detective Thompson. Your service, dedication, and impact on all of us will never be forgotten.

08/07/2026

Our members had a great time at National Night Out this past Tuesday with our local Police and Fire Departments throughout the Town of Newburgh. Thank you to everyone who stopped by. It was a pleasure spending the evening with our community! 🚓🚒🚑

08/06/2026