SARATOGA COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COUNCIL

The Saratoga County EMS Council is a dynamic, non-profit organization that speaks as one collective voice for emergency medical service providers. The EMS Council has fostered a progressive EMS system. Through training programs, coordination of services, recognition of accomplishments, and continued development of new and better services, the Council protects and preserves the health of Saratoga County residents and visitors. The council membership consists of three dozen active members represen... ting EMS providers, Civil Defense, Public Safety, Public Health, Fire, Police, Hospitals, Physicians, Emergency Nurses, the general public, and consumers. Auxiliary members are appointed to represent industry, business, health departments, government, and other bodies not represented in the active membership. Council activities include sponsorship of EMT, Certified First Responder defibrillation, Emergency Medical Dispatch, CPR, and continuing education training courses for EMS personnel. The Council handles the following: Mass Casualty Incident planning and drills; recognition of EMS volunteers and departments; development and maintenance of EMT and Paramedic radio communications systems; Continuous Quality Improvement; and overall coordination of EMS.More