Paramedic Training Awards for Greene County

CATSKILL — The Greene County Legislature will make 20 new Paramedic Training Awards of up to $14,500.00 each to persons who agree to work in our communities. Candidates must be sponsored by an agency with a Certificate of Need (CON) to operate within Greene County.

A Certificate of Need (CON) is a state-level regulatory approval required for healthcare providers to build new facilities, offer new services, or purchase major equipment, proving a community genuinely needs it.

“Greene County urgently needs more paramedics to make sure our Emergency Response capabilities can meet the needs of our residents and visitors” says Patrick Linger, Chair of the Greene County Legislature. “This legislative initiative will help us ensure that these needs are met throughout our towns and villages.”

To promote this initiative, an advertising and marketing campaign titled “Heroes Needed” is now in-market featuring billboards around the county, social media and digital ads, and collateral pieces with scannable QR codes to enable interested persons to apply for the program.

“Paramedics are our front-line in responding to emergencies resulting from injuries, and the need for them has never been higher” notes Matthew Luvera, Majority leader of the Greene County Legislature. “This program is designed to eliminate financial barriers for those who want to serve, while at the same time adding vital professionals to our local workforce.”

Requirements include successfully completing an accredited Paramedic program that has been approved by the county and passing the NYS Department of Health (DOH) Division of Emergency Medical Services certification exams. Award recipients  agree to actively serve as a Paramedic within Greene County for a provider with a CON for a period of at least four (4) years.

“This program will accelerate the process of getting trained first-responders serving in our communities that need them most,” states Harry Lennon, Minority leader of the Greene County Legislature. “It also gives them a chance to develop strong local connections, and hopefully continue serving beyond their four-year agreement.”

Prospective applicants for this program can find more information  as well as download the application and service agreement by  contacting the Greene County Department of Human Resources at https://greenecountyny.gov/greene-county-paramedic-training-awards/