Midstate EMS CISM Team

03/10/2026

To all our female first responders, this lunch and learn is for you. This is for education and awareness impacting reproductive health in female first responders.

Firefighting and other first responder roles expose members to hazards that may affect fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and long-term reproductive health. These include combustion byproducts, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, heavy metals, heat stress, shift work, sleep disruption, and chronic stress. As more women enter the fire and EMS workforce, important gaps in research, policies, and workplace protections are becoming clear. Join us for an open discussion on how we can support a healthier workforce and healthier families across the profession.

Register - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CRtHr1XCQFKNKzWgbWJh-A #/registration

03/08/2026

Oneida County has been awarded a grant to implement a comprehensive wellness initiative designed to support first responders and uniformed personnel. See link below ⬇️

📸 Oneida County

01/24/2026

Free health, Wellness and safety symposium, March 6th-8th right here in Utica. Use the QR code to register.

01/22/2026

🧠✨ FREE Mental Health First Aid Training ✨🧠

Just like CPR prepares you to help someone having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to support someone experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge/crisis.

✅ FREE full-day training
✅ Designed for older adults + anyone who lives in or serves rural communities
✅ Build confidence recognizing warning signs & offering meaningful support
✅ Certificate of Completion included
✅ Lunch + refreshments provided at no cost

📅 When: Friday, February 13th | 9:00am – 5:00pm
📍 Where: Midstate EMS
14 Foery Dr. Utica, NY 13051

📝 Register here:
https://forms.gle/XNyhBvyLukGQQVL5A

(Or scan the QR code on the flyer!)

12/24/2025

Free Mental Health online Peer to Peer training.

Overview of the Be There Certificate course.

12/10/2025

Send a message to learn more

12/10/2025

Are you thinking about becoming a Paramedic but can’t figure out where the $$ is coming from….
HERE IS AN OPERTUNITY….

12/07/2025

We can all take action to prevent su***de.
Understanding the issues concerning su***de and mental health is an important way to take part in ***dePrevention help others in crisis, and change the conversation around su***de: 988lifeline.org/learn/

12/04/2025

Are you an EMT? Do you belong to an EMS agency in the Midstate EMS region? If so, are you ready to take the next step in your emergency medical services journey? This is your opportunity to apply for a scholarship that can help you enroll in an AEMT class!

Thanks to a generous SAMHSA grant awarded to the Old Forge Volunteer Ambulance Corps, we are proud to offer enhanced access to training and education in the Midstate EMS region. This grant has created a dedicated training fund to support passionate individuals aspiring to join the 2026 MVHS EMS AEMT Original Class.

Seize this opportunity! The application deadline is December 15, 2025. Your applications will be carefully reviewed, and selected candidates will be notified in December. Together, let’s advance your skills and make a lasting impact in your community!

AEMT Scholarship Link:
https://forms.gle/RrmrXt5VmghoUnK67

11/20/2025

Deadline for agencies to apply for the cares up grant is Dec 3rd, 2025. Get your applications in now before it’s too late.

11/20/2025

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. We are hear to listen. The national su***de crisis hotline number is 988, they are available 24/7, 365.

11/18/2025

MHANYS on the Move! 🚑🧠

Last week, MHANYS, together with our partners at the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of EMS & Trauma Systems through the State EMS Resilience Officer Wellness Pilot, welcomed 20 representatives from EMS agencies across New York State for an intensive two-day training.

Participants earned certifications in:
🔥 Mental Health First Aid for Fire and EMS
🛟 SafeTALK Su***de Alertness Training
🔬 Science of Addiction and Recovery

Featured here: State EMS Director Ryan Greenberg addressing the group during Mental Health First Aid training, reinforcing the State’s commitment to strengthening mental health literacy, su***de prevention skills, and resilience within the EMS workforce.

This training is part of a year-long EMS Resilience Officer Fellowship, designed to equip selected EMS professionals with the skills, tools, and support needed to build sustainable peer support and wellness initiatives in their agencies.

We’re proud to stand alongside the State EMS team in building a stronger, healthier, more resilient EMS community across New York 💚

Check out training on our website: mhanys.org