New Program in New York Aims to Ease EMT Shortage Resulting from Replacing State Certification with National

  PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) When you need them-- you need them in seconds. "People don't call 911 because they are having great days. They call 911 at some of the lowest points in their life," said Bryse Taylor, a paramedic student. "Basically it's like bringing the emergency department to the patient now, rather than picking up the patient and running them to the emergency department," said Bruce Barry, the paramedic program director. It's alarming when you hear that there are only 113 paramedics serving five counties across the North Country-- that's over 6,500-square miles responsible for nearly 300,000 residents. Now, the state of New York is changing certifications needed for prehospital care, which could put more strain on first responders. Read more at WCAX.
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