Valatie Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc.

Happy Holidays from our family to yours!

As a reminder, we offer AHA BLS recertification classes three times monthly. Due to recent changes, registration is required to participate in courses. Classes are held the first Wednesday and third Monday of every month from 5pm-9pm and the last Saturday of every month from 10am-2pm at our training center. Holidays are excluded and weather cancellations will be announced here on our social media accounts. Contact David Yates at [email protected] to reserve a seat. Class sizes are limited, and COVID rules and regulations do apply.

This information has just been passed on to us. This is another example of the indifference towards EMS professionals that has been consistently demonstrated by our elected leaders. The CDC has stated that EMS providers should be near the head of the line. We have been caring for and transporting COVID suspected and COVID-positive patients, in confined spaces, for almost a year. We ask you all to consider communicating to elected officials, specifically the Governor and Commissioner of Health, as well as any other elected leaders at the state, County and even federal levels, that EMS must be included along side our high-risk hospital care providers.

We will be hosting an ACLS Recert Course soon. Class size is limited and pre-payment is required to reserve a seat. Contact us to receive more information or to reserve a seat!

Our upcoming two day AMLS course has now gone completely digital, and we have space available! Prepayment is required. Contact us with any further questions.

Today we observe Veterans Day, the day we thank all who have served in the United States military. Observed in other countries as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day, this day is recognized world wide as the day to recognize all the men and women who are responsible for our continued safety and freedom! Get out there and thank a Veteran

Our providers training on new cardiac monitors we will be placing into service. We are constantly improving the services we provide.

REMO CME offering. Check it out!

AMLS Course offered! First day is via Zoom Teleconference, and second day is in person. We will be observing social distancing guidelines for day two. Prepayment is required to reserve a seat. Class size is limited. Contact information listed on flyer.

We offer a wide variety of training. Call or email today for full class offerings.

Valatie Rescue is currently accepting applications for an anticipated mid October hiring for both EMT and Paramedic positions. Visit www.valatierescue.org and view the Contact page to download an application.

In recognition of Overdose Awareness Day. Light it up purple!

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of life member Joan Walsh. Joan was an integral part of Valatie Rescue for many years prior to her retirement. She served in many capacities from Board Member to Emergency Medical Technician. Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this time. Rest In Peace, Joan. You will be missed.

Valatie Rescue is still accepting applications for both Paramedic and EMT positions for an anticipated early fall hiring. Visit www.valatierescue.org, and download an application today!

The BLS CPR course that we scheduled to be held Monday August 17th, has been cancelled.

We are offering a PALS re certification course in September. Contact details below. Class size is limited. Payment for registration is required.

This gentleman has started a fundraiser to support our agency. How kind and thoughtful of Mr. Callahan. Thank you to him and all who have donated! https://www.facebook.com/donate/288986898870559/10217636666529248/

Upcoming CME opportunity. Registration is required to receive meeting info.

Tha Salvation Army Mobile Food Pantry will be at the Averill Park firehouse located on Eastern Union Turnpike on Wednesday, July 29th from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Please share this with anyone in need of food. Thank you!

VRS is seeking a community-minded person to fill a vacant seat on its Board of Directors. The position is voluntary and requires attendance at one monthly meeting, occasional special planning or committee meetings, and ability at other times to remain in contact via email. Applicants should have ties to the Towns served by VRS by either living or working in Kinderhook, Stuyvesant, Ghent, Chatham, or Stockport. Interested parties should email a CV or resume as well as a letter of interest to Chairman of the Board, Derick LaTorre at [email protected]

The Salvation Army Mobile Food Pantry will once again be at the Averill Park Firehouse located on Eastern Union Turnpike on Wednesday, July 15th from 2:00 pm to... 4:00 pm. They served 153 people two weeks ago. Please share this information with anyone who may be struggling with food needs. Stay safe! See more

BLS CPR Provider course for 07/20/20 has been cancelled

Friendly reminder of an upcoming ZOOM cme. Email for registration info

Hannaford offers a monthly program to support non-profit groups such as ourselves named the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program. This program allows you to purchase a reusable bag for $2.50 with $1.00 of the proceeds going to a selected non-profit. We are excited to announce that Valatie Rescue was chosen for the month of August. We invite everyone to get out there and purchase a reusable bag. Not only will we be helping the environment, you will also be supporting a local non-profit that provides an invaluable service. Thank you Hannaford for your continued support, and thank you to all of the generous individuals that donate to our cause.

Valatie Rescue is currently accepting applications for employment for part time EMT and Paramedic positions. We offer competitive pay and have various shifts available. Employment applications can be found on valatierescue.org on our contact page.

Congratulations to junior member Kelsey Coons! We look forward to your continued success. Kelsey is confirmed at SUNY Cobleskill for the Paramedic Program. It has been a rough year to say the least, and Kelsey has perservered through it all. Congrats to all the graduating class of 2020!!

Valatie Rescue would like to congratulate all of our regional EMS Award Winners. Keep up the good work.

Reminder, we are offering a CME next week for any level of emergency services. Registration is required for Zoom invite. Feel Free to share!

Filli's Deli and Bakery- Thank you for the delicious treats.We appreciate it and they were absolutely wonderful. They staff here made quick work of them! Thanks again

https://www.washingtonpost.com//paramedic-new-york-city-/ An interesting article we would like to share. We would also like to acknowledge our amazing staff and recognize everything EMS providers as a whole deal with. We have been through an unprecedented event, and our providers have risen to the occasion. Stay Strong!

For Sale by Sealed Bid- (1) 2014 Chevrolet G4500 Chassis. All routine and preventative maintenance done on time and all service records will be included with the chassis. DEF light is on. Feel free to reach out to schedule a viewing at 518-309-8200 ext. 123

We are just 15 days away from our much anticipated Child Abuse CME! Dont forget to register today!

We have some upcoming CME opportunities!!! Feel free to share

The BLS provider re-certification course normally held on the last Saturday of every month has been rescheduled for 6/20/2020.

Our Child Abuse and Mandated Reporting CME has been rescheduled for and will be presented via ZOOM virtual conference. This CNE is free, and Core CME credits are being given. Registration via email ([email protected]) is mandatory to receive invitation to conference.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/gowns-for-the-gallant We are sharing this on behalf of a wonderful person who is trying to raise money for a cause to benefit the community, on their own. We would like to thank you Gunnar Grethen-McLaughlin. Those of us at Valatie Rescue Squad are proud that the people we serve are willing to try to help with these types of programs.

We will be resuming AHA BLS Provider training as of June 3rd. We will be utilizing video conferencing for the classroom portion and then conducting testing in person while utilizing safe social distancing practices. Registration is required for the course. Classes are held monthly on a rotating schedule on the first Wednesday and third Monday of every month starting at 1700 hours, and the last Saturday of every month starting at 1000 hours. Contact [email protected] or call 518-309-8200 ext 124 for further information.

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. We we like to take this chance to honor all of our fallen.

We will be resuming AHA BLS training in June. We have altered the training to include recommended social distancing procedures as outlined by governing authorities. The class room portion(s) will be held virtually with hands on testing to be performed while practicing social distancing policies. Please feel free to contact David Yates at [email protected] or contact Valatie Rescue Unit 1 for further information.

We would like to take a moment to thank all EMS providers everywhere. We at Valatie Rescue are very fortunate to have a large group of experienced professionals that take a lot of pride in what they do. Happy EMS Week 2020!

We at Valatie Rescue would like to take a chance to recognize the hard work and dedication of all nurses everywhere. Happy Nurses Week 2020!

Thanks to The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Barnwell for the treat today! We are grateful for your support during these trying times!

Jennifer Forand - State Farm Agent-A showing of gratitude for you and State Farm for your recent contribution. We are grateful for your support and from the support we have received from the community at large. Its is very humbling.

In the past few weeks, we have had a generous outpouring from those we proudly serve. We could not be more thankful! Thank You to the Mc Cagg and Feller families.

To the anonymous individual(s) that left a generous donation for our crews at La Bella Valatie, we truly do appreciate your generosity and support. Thank you!

Thank you all for your generous support!! We have had so many amazing people willing to help with Gowns. We are reaching out and solidifying those contacts. Again, thank you all so much. It is truly amazing that the community is this willing to help!

Recently, the Hudson Applebee's donated all the tips from Car Side To Go orders to the Valatie Volunteer Rescue Squad for much needed supplies during this time ...of crisis. Applebee's appreciates all our local first responders and essential workers. Giving back to the community is what it's all about See more

The "Child Abuse & Mandatory Reporting" CME has been postponed. New date is TBD

Thank you Greenport Police Department for the delivery of masks and gloves today. All of this will be instrumental in protecting our providers and our patients!

The community support for Valatie Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc. continues and we could not be more appreciative. Thank you Columbia Dental for the donation of masks and gloves! They are absolutely critical to us at this point.

Even in these worrisome times, good people continue to do great work. Thank you Broad Street Bagel Co. for you generous support! The staff loves the bagels, bread and coffee!

If you do not have to go out, please don’t. Healthcare is struggling to acquire the proper protective equipment to keep our providers working. VRS is working with Department of Health to acquire more masks and gowns, while purchasing alternative respirators, but your help is needed to keep us all safe. Thank you all for your patience and cooperation. https://www.facebook.com/140411232644651/posts/3095790430440035/?d=n

We have added a page to our website to keep our community updated on COVID-19. We are continuously monitoring this growing disease and will do our best to keep everyone updated. We continue to ready ourselves as we get more information. http://valatierescue.org/covid-19/

We wanted to let everyone know that Valatie Volunteer Rescue Squad along with all of the agencies in Columbia County and the region are doing all that they can to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. We have been closely following guidelines from WHO, CDC and DOH regarding procedures to keep ourselves and our residents safe. Avoid crowds, wash your hands and monitor yourself. All measures are being taken to ensure we keep ourselves and our patients as safe and healthy as possible throughout this pandemic. Check out the Columbia County DOH Webpage for updates. https://www.columbiacountynyhealth.com/news/covid-19-update/

Please note that ALL OF OUR TRAINING CLASSES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Please contact us if you have questions.

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We still have a few spots open. Registration is required.

Upcoming Training Announcement! Open to all Emergency Service Providers!