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Guilderland Emergency Medical Services is a department of the Town of Guilderland.

Guilderland Emergency Medical Services is a department of the Town of Guilderland. The department is comprised of paramedics and EMTs, and provides emergency medical care for the Town of Guilderland, village of Altamont, and Town of Knox, as well as mutual aid to surrounding communities as needed. Guilderland Emergency Medical Services is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is dispatched by the Guilderland Communications Division which also dispatches the town police, fire, ambulance and animal control. Guilderland Emergency Medical Services works closely with our partner agencies, such as Altamont Rescue Squad, Helderberg Rescue, and Five Quad Ambulance, responding to emergency calls not only in the town of Guilderland but also in the town of Knox and parts of the State University of New York at Albany (SUNY) campus.

09/21/2026

Our next provider spotlight is Paramedic Supervisor Cory Nichols. Cory has been serving the Town for twenty-six years, first as a paramedic and since 2007 as a Paramedic Supervisor. Cory is a veteran of the US Coast Guard. He has two daughters, both of whom are also paramedics! One daughter lives in Virginia Beach, and the other in Clifton Park. He has a domestic short hair cat named Corrado. Cory jams to 70s and 80s music and enjoys Halo Top Ice Cream. After a decade on night shift, his vote for the best place in town is Leesome Lane at sunrise.

09/14/2026

Our next EMS Clinician Spotlight is Ryan. Ryan is an EMT who has been with the Town since March 2026. He brings five years of prior experience to our department. He says, "Outside of work, I enjoy 3D printing, gaming, going to concerts, and spending time with my friends and family. I especially enjoy the creativity involved in 3D printing and being able to turn an idea into something tangible. I have two cats who provide plenty of entertainment and keep life interesting at home. My favorite snack tends to change, but lately I have been reaching for Drizzilicious snacks. My favorite music genres are rock and metal. I enjoy going to concerts and experiencing live music whenever I have the opportunity.

"My favorite place in Guilderland is the Stewart’s Shop at the intersection of Western Avenue and Route 146. It is a convenient place to stop during a busy day and has become a familiar part of my time in the area."

Favorite Saying or Superstition: “Don’t say the Q-word.” In emergency services, saying that it is “quiet” is believed to guarantee that things will become very busy shortly afterward.

08/10/2026

Welcome to our new series highlighting the healthcare providers and personnel who serve the Town of Guilderland in our EMS Department!

Dave is a part-time paramedic who has been serving the Town of Guilderland for almost twenty-eight years. He grew up in New York City and moved here for college, where he met his wife, Colleen. They have two kids and are proud grandparents. He enjoys hiking, camping, and traveling with his family.

Fun facts: His son, Joey, is also a paramedic for the Town (pictured)! Dave’s go-to snacks are gummy bears and Sour Patch Kids. He enjoys listening to Billy Joel's "Piano Man" and patronizing the Across the Street Pub, which Dave says never serves a bad burger.

Dave's Words of Wisdom: "People often say I’ve been doing EMS a long time, that I must have seen everything. I tell them I will never say I’ve seen everything, but I have seen my fair share. Wouldn't change a thing. Stay safe."

08/05/2026

Did you know that you play an important role in helping us reach patients quickly and safely?

When you see an emergency vehicle approaching with lights and siren, or you receive an alert on your through a compatible app or connected vehicle system, remember:

Slow down. Check your mirrors. Signal your intentions. Safely move to the right when possible.

Your awareness gives us the space we need to reach someone who is experiencing a medical emergency. Every second counts!

08/03/2026

A strong EMS agency is built on the people who staff it.

Guilderland EMS is not currently hiring, but we accept applications year-round and keep them on file for future openings. If you are an EMT or Paramedic considering a change, or you are finishing up your certification and looking for your first position, here is what the job looks like with us.

Full-time EMTs earn $24.16 to $31.52 per hour in 2026, and Paramedics earn $31.52 to $42.95. Both rates increase in 2027, and a new fifteen-year step has been added for our longest-serving members. The position also includes NYS Retirement and deferred compensation, medical, dental, and vision insurance with no out-of-pocket cost for single coverage, weekend differentials, double time plus a stipend on holidays, education reimbursement, and paid time off. Full-time providers work three twelve-hour shifts a week on a 911-only service.

Students currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program are welcome to apply, as are providers seeking a lateral transfer. Send your resume to [email protected] and we will keep it on hand.

07/09/2026

Registration for our Fall 2026 course is now open! Due to high demand from waitlisted and pre-registered students, we encourage interested individuals to apply as soon as possible - open seats are very limited.

Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/GEMSEMTApp

06/18/2026

We are pleased to introduce 5681, now in service with Guilderland EMS! This ambulance comes to us from Cambria Fire Company in the Buffalo, NY area, and it's fully equipped with our standard advanced life support capabilities: cardiac monitor, ventilator, medication IV pump, and the latest in pre-hospital care technology.

This addition expands our capacity to serve the communities of Guilderland and Knox and ensures we can respond quickly when our residents need us most.

Thank you to Cambria's members for taking such good care of this ambulance - we're proud to add 5681 to our fleet and look forward to serving Guilderland and Knox with it.

06/08/2026

🩸 Give a Pint, Get a Pint - Guilderland EMS Blood Drive

This June, roll up your sleeve and help save lives right here in our community. The Town of Guilderland EMS is partnering with the American Red Cross for a blood drive, and we'd be honored to have you join us.

We're holding it in the Rich Beebe Memorial Training Center - named in memory of one of our own. Rich was a Guilderland EMS paramedic whose commitment to caring for others left a lasting mark on this agency and everyone we serve. There's no better way to carry that forward than by giving the gift of life in the room that bears his name.

📍 200 Centre Dr., Albany, NY 12203
📅 Friday, June 26, 2026
🕐 1:00-5:00 p.m.

To schedule: Visit RedCrossBlood.org and use Sponsor Code GuilderlandEMS, or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

🍦 As a thank-you, every presenting donor this June gets a voucher for a free pint of Stewart's Shops ice cream or gelato! Donate between 6/1–6/28 and you'll also receive a $15 e-gift card plus a chance to win a $7,500 prize.

One donation can help save up to three lives. We hope to see you there. ❤️

05/27/2026

Thank you to MISSION BBQ for providing lunch and dinner to our crews for EMS week!

05/22/2026

Thank you to for providing lunch to our crews for EMS Week!!

Address

200 Centre Drive
Albany, NY
12203

Telephone

+15184563600

Website

https://www.townofguilderland.org/emergency-medical-services

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