SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech Paramedic Program

03/05/2026

🚨 Now Hiring: Radio Dispatchers & Radio Dispatcher Trainees (Albany, NY)
(No experience required for trainee positions!)

Looking to start a career in public safety and emergency communications? The New York State Thruway Authority is hiring Radio Dispatchers and Dispatcher Trainees.

As a Dispatcher, you’ll be at the center of 24/7 operations — monitoring radio traffic, supporting State Police, and helping coordinate real‑time responses across the Thruway System.

🟢 Entry‑level opportunity
🟢 Full‑time with competitive benefits
🟢 Make an impact that matters

📲 Apply now: https://www.statejobsny.com/public/vacancyDetailsView.cfm?id=210690

03/04/2026

Did you know that Gary & Susan Rightmyer funded a scholarship for paramedic students in 2014 and continue to maintain it through their donations? We truly appreciate their support of our program and our students!

The Gary & Susan Rightmyer Scholarship goes to an incoming, returning, or transfer student in the Paramedic Program (either the one-year certificate program or the two-year associates degree program) with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Preference is given to Schoharie County residents but will be available to students in surrounding counties should a Schoharie County student not qualify. In addition, preference will be given to students actively serving in their community's Fire Department or Rescue Squad (with verification by the Chief of the Fire Department, Captain of the Rescue Squad, or appropriate representative). Financial need is required.

https://www.cobleskill.edu/about/offices-services/advancement/scholarships.aspx

03/04/2026

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department at Cobleskill Regional Hospital! Be part of a team that delivers high quality care and is respected by leadership that listens. Sign-on bonus up to $20,000!

Registered Nurse: https://jobs.bassett.org/jobs/14962?lang=en-us

More job opportunities available at https://www.bassett.org/careers

03/04/2026

Duanesburg Ambulance is hiring EMTs and EVOs. Duanesburg Ambulance averages 45-60 calls a month. We have State of the Art Ambulances and Equipment, updated training program. We also offer 10% shift differentials for evening | overnight shifts (18 - 06) and weekend shifts.

EMT Qualifications: Current NYS EMT, Current AHA CPR Certification, and at least one year of hands-on experience with a passion to provide quality care.

EVO Qualifications: Current Drivers License, Current AHA CPR Certification, and at least 1 year of drivingEMTs must be at least 18 years of age
EVOs must be at least 21 years of age
https://forms.gle/98YUvSEdKxvCbhaw5

03/03/2026

Per the College, "Due to the winter weather, all classes starting at 5:00 p.m. and later this evening (Tuesday, March 3) are canceled. Please be safe."

EMT Class for tonight is subsequently cancelled.

03/03/2026

❄️ Slippery Road Conditions in Montgomery County ❄️

The latest snowfall is creating slick roadways and we are seeing an increase in motor vehicle accidents across the county.

If you must travel:
• Leave early
• Reduce your speed
• Increase your following distance
• Allow extra time to stop
• Use headlights when visibility is reduced

Bridges, overpasses, and untreated secondary roads may be especially slippery.

Please take your time and drive responsibly.

If you experience an emergency, call 911. For non emergency assistance, contact our Dispatch Center at 518-853-5500.

03/03/2026

As many of you may know, 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of VVES! To celebrate this milestone, we are seeking to connect with ALL alumni who have been associated with VVES. Unfortunately, much of our history was lost in the 2011 flood, so we need your help to restore it. Please check the Google Doc below to provide us with information you may have. Thank you!

If you have any specific questions, please reach out to Kristen Fiacco at kristen.fiacco@vestalems.com.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBFVtIi_xP3SF2Q18N7HWiaXHE7R205Ud7LwWBYyBb0X-5VA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

03/03/2026

🔥🚨 NYS Burn Ban Starts March 16 🚨🔥

The annual New York State Burn Ban runs March 16 through May 14. We’re sharing this early so everyone has time to plan ahead.

Even if there is still snow on the ground, the dead grass and brush underneath can dry out and ignite quickly. Spring winds can turn a small fire into a big problem fast.

Check the graphic for what is allowed and what is not. When in doubt, do not burn. For full details, visit:
https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/air-quality/open-burning

Help us prevent brush fires and keep Montgomery County safe. 🌲👮‍♂️

03/02/2026

Please take a minute and consider a donation to support one of our New York State University Police at SUNY Cobleskill officers and his family as they face incredibly challenging times.

For the past 11 years, Ray has served as a State University of New York (SUNY) police… Jennifer Grieves needs your support for Hope & Healing for the Haugens

02/27/2026

We’re proud to announce that Greene County Paramedics is entering into a clinical partnership with Columbia Greene Community College to serve as an additional voluntary specialty clinical option for their RN Program!

Through this collaboration, nursing students will complete scheduled ride-along shifts with our paramedics, gaining firsthand experience in prehospital healthcare and responding to calls in the field. Students will get to see how emergency medical services assess, treat, and stabilize patients in in austere environments — and how EMS plays a critical role within the broader healthcare spectrum. It will also show them how the continuation of care and collection of clinical data starts at the scene and is handed off to definitive care.

We’re excited to support the next generation of nurses and strengthen the connection between prehospital and in-hospital providers! 🚑

02/27/2026

Signs of impending Spring in Cobleskill: Sunshine, melting snow, and Obstetrics Guru Nancy Montesano teaching childbirth and neonatal assessment in lab!

02/26/2026

EMS PROVIDERS: It's an EMS Unicorn! A full paramedic-refresher course is being offered by a neighboring course sponsorship. If you know someone who has an expired paramedic certification and wants to get their card back, here is a way to make that happen.

🚑 Summer 2026 Paramedic Refresher – Registration Now Open 🚑Guthrie Lourdes Hospital – Southern Tier Paramedic Program will be hosting a comprehensive NYS Paramedic Refresher at SUNY Broome beginning June 4, 2026.

This course covers all required didactic, lab, and specialty components needed to qualify for the NYS Practical Skills Exam (July 30, 2026).

📍 Location: SUNY Broome
🗓 Thursdays | 0830–1800
📅 June 4 – August 6, 2026

📧 To register or request information:
vansteenburgjf@sunybroome.edu

Please share within your EMS agencies and professional networks.