What an incredible few days at the NYS Department of Health Division of State EMS Mental Health & Wellness Symposium and Fellowship!
The event also marked the kickoff of our next cohort of EMS Mental Health Fellows. On day one, fellows had the opportunity to meet renowned first responder artist DanSun Photo Art, who transformed each fellow into the artwork featured here. A special thank you to Albany Airport Fire Department for hosting this unique and memorable experience.
Monday’s symposium featured an inspiring presentation from Dan, alongside valuable discussions focused on mental health, wellness, and resilience in EMS. Fellowship alumni also took the stage to share their experiences, lessons learned, and the impact of bringing this work back to their agencies.
To close out the three-day event, our newest fellows became certified in Mental Health First Aid for Fire/EMS, adding another important tool to support their colleagues, agencies, and communities.
We are grateful to our partners at the New York State Department of Health Division of State EMS for their leadership and commitment to supporting the wellness of New York’s EMS workforce. We look forward to working alongside this new fellowship cohort over the coming year as they continue to build a culture of wellness across the state.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible, including DanSun Photo Art, Albany Airport Fire Department, and our partners throughout New York State EMS.
