Today, the Rockland County Fire Training Center hosted the EMS Awards Ceremony, a heartfelt event that celebrated the dedication, compassion, and high-quality prehospital care provided by Rockland County EMS providers. These professionals work tirelessly around the clock to meet the community’s needs during medical emergencies.
In honor of the 50th anniversary of EMS Week, a time dedicated to showing gratitude to EMTs and paramedics who deliver lifesaving care, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County EMS Coordinator Desiree Leone-Stoll honored and awarded the first EMS responders. The ceremony highlighted their exceptional service and commitment.
Rockland County Assistant EMS Coordinator Bernice Garatti presented the Member of the Year Awards, recognizing the outstanding dedication and performance that best exemplifies the EMS system. The following EMS agencies and their members were honored:
- Congers Valley Cottage Volunteer Ambulance Corps: Lee Davies
- Chevra Hatzoloh EMS of Rockland: Shlome Eliezer (Solomon) Simkowitz (RH-64)
- Haverstraw Volunteer Ambulance Corps: Stephen Wargo
- New City Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Squad: Evguenia Formina
- Nyack Ambulance Corps: James Sarna
- Pearl River Alumni Ambulance: Nathan Yaragudri
- Piermont Fire Department EMS: Candace Goswick
- Rockland Paramedic Services, Inc.: Jessica Nobile
- South Orangetown Volunteer Ambulance Corps: Elena Leigh
- Spring Hill Ambulance Corps: Rebecca Finney
- Stony Point Ambulance Corps: Nancy Kohout
- William P. Faist Ambulance Corps: Chris Stewart
The event was a moving tribute to the heroes of Rockland County who exemplify excellence in emergency medical services.
