Copake Rescue Squad

05/18/2026

Happy EMS Week to all of the dedicated EMS agencies and providers serving Columbia County and beyond!

This week, we recognize and thank the EMTs, paramedics, first responders, and support personnel who answer the call every day with professionalism, compassion, and courage. Your commitment to “Improving Outcomes, Together” makes a difference in the lives of our residents and visitors each and every day.

From all of us at the Columbia County EMS Coordinators — thank you for your service and dedication to our communities.

🚑 Chatham Rescue Squad Inc
🚑 Copake Rescue Squad
🚑 Greenport Rescue Squad
🚑 Valatie Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc.

05/10/2026

Copake Rescue wishes a Happy Mother's Day to all our moms. Have a great day 🌼💕😊🎉

04/14/2026

GoFundMe to support Johnny and his family (medical and travel expenses):
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-johns-fight-after-cardiac-surgeries?attribution_id=sl:ac75ee4e-d9c1-4836-b3aa-f8c61df77031&lang=en_US&ts=1776114067&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp17_control&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=facebook
T-shirt fundraiser:
https://endofshiftapparel.myshopify.com/collections/john-riscavage-fundraiser

End of Shift Apparel creates custom first responder and veteran-inspired clothing designed for life on and off the clock. Shop high-quality EMS, fire, police, and dispatch apparel, fundraisers, and awareness collections—all built by those who serve, for those who serve.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter to all of the Community Rescue Squad family's and friends.

01/09/2026

COMMINUTY RESCUE
PAY RATE INCREASE
BASE EMT 24.50
MEDIC 32.50
WK DIFF EMT 26.00
WK DIFF MEDIC 34.50
FLYER OUT TOMORROW.

12/25/2025

A Very Merry Christmas to all. Be safe. God Bless everyone from all of us at Community Rescue squad to all of you.

12/15/2025

Capital Region students will have a new career path available starting next year, with a primary focus on helping others when they need it the most. https://www.news10.com/news/albany-county/capital-region-boces-to-introduce-emt-program-in-2026/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WTEN

11/19/2025

11/19/2025

Tonight I received the Harriet C. Weber EMS leadership award at the 2025 Regional EMS awards banquet. I can not thank our employees enough for this honor. I hope I make you all proud of our agency and will do my best to live up to this award.
Thank you to my family and especially my beautiful wife JoAnn Doty for putting up with me.
Thank you to Tim And Beth, and the REMO organization for this honor and having the awards ceromony.
Congratulations to all the award winners from across the region.
God Bless you Stephen J. Walsh. keep an eye on us all and a hand on our shoulders.

With Jane Elizabeth Jess Pilkington
And Ellie xoxo

11/17/2025

Today marks the 1 year anniversary of the LODD of Stephen J. Walsh. Stephen was a member of Copake Rescue Squad "Community Rescue" and A.B. Shaw fire dept.
We all love and miss Stephen deeply. We held a small ceremony with his family and members, in his honor to mark the occasion.
You will always be loved and remembered.
Until we meet again, please protect your family, friends, and all first responders. Thank you Stephen.