Rescue EMS

In some areas of the state, ambulance wait times are getting longer and longer, and a lack of volunteers and funding shortfalls have thrown our Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems into crisis.

In response, the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) and a coalition of state lawmakers and advocates have introduced a package of legislation to strengthen local EMS services.

Learn about the Rescue EMS package of reforms.

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How You Can Help

We encourage all counties to adopt our resolution and urge your providers to call the Speaker, Majority Leader, and Governor’s office to get this package of legislation across the finish line!

Resolution Template

Latest News

EMS Advocates Speak at NYSAC Conference

Paramedic and EMS advocate Alanna Badgley addresses county officials at NYSAC Legislative Conference.

NYSAC Fights for Fixes to EMS

With EMS under major stress, NYSAC had been working with state and industry leaders on reforms to strengthen this critical service.

Counties, Legislators Unveil Legislative Package to ‘Rescue EMS’

Legislation will help fund local EMS, attract and retain EMS professionals and increase Medicaid reimbursements

New York State Association of Counties
515 Broadway, Suite 402
Albany, NY 12207
Phone: (518) 465-1473
Fax: (518) 465-0506